Jaylen Brown's Statement After Celtics' Blowout Win Over Bulls

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown makes a statement after beating the Chicago Bulls

Jan 29, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball while Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls traveled to Boston for a Wednesday night contest against the Celtics, as they would be without star guard Zach LaVine due to personal reasons. Regardless, the Bulls had the opportunity to beat Boston for the second time this year, something only the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers have done this season.

Unfortunately for Bulls fans, they didn't stand a chance as the Celtics cruised to a 122-100 victory over Chicago as the Bulls trailed the rest of the game after going up 18-17 in the first quarter. A win prevented Boston from being tied with the New York Knicks for the second seed in the Eastern Conference, despite their win over Denver. After the game, Boston's Jaylen Brown spoke about his team's hot start to the game.

Jaylen Brown on the Celtics’ hot start tonight:

“If you throw the first punch, it’s hard to recover.” pic.twitter.com/x42cOzrznT

— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) January 30, 2025

"Chicago is a physical team, but if you throw the first punch, it's hard to recover," Brown said. "We came out the gate lighting them up and kinda just kept it rolling from there."

The Celtics also won in part due to the strong play of Kristaps Porzingis, who ended the game with 34 points, 11 rebounds, three steals, and made eight threes. The reigning Finals MVP called on Porzingis to take that next step as a leader.

Jaylen Brown on what Kristaps Porzingis means to the C’s and communicating with him:

“I would love KP to be more vocal. Speak more. I'll try to empower that as much as we possibly can … KP is important to our team. So him taking more of a leadership role is excellent.” pic.twitter.com/GyJ5l72ENc

— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) January 30, 2025

“I would love KP to be more vocal. Speak more. I'll try to empower that as much as we possibly can," Brown said. "KP is important to our team. So him taking more of a leadership role is excellent.”

Chicago returns to action on Friday when they travel up to Toronto to face the Raptors.

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