Brown was named the MVP of the conference finals.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers 105-102 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2023-2024 NBA Playoffs held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, the U.S. on the 28th (Korea time). The Boston Celtics came first to the finals with four consecutive wins.
The series displayed even-handed performance of the players. Jason Tatum (201 cm, F), his ace pitcher, displayed stellar performance in offense and defense by posting an average of 30.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in the series. He also scored 36 points in the first and third games. 메이저놀이터
Two options, Jaylen Brown (198 cm, GF), also played his part. Brown averaged 29.8 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a field goal success rate of 51 percent. In addition, Al Horford (208 cm, F-C), Derek White (193 cm, G), and Zuru Halliday (191 cm, G) all performed well in offense and defense.
The players continued their performance in the fourth game. Brown scored 29 points, the most points in his team. Tatum also scored 26 points, and White and Halliday combined for 33 points. Boston was pushed back to 15 points in the middle of the game, but succeeded in turning the tables at the end of the fourth quarter. Brown was definitely at the center of the reversal. Brown scored 10 points in the fourth quarter alone, becoming the hero of the reversal.
The Eastern Conference Final ended with Boston’s victory. After the game, the winner of the conference finals MVP drew the most attention. Brown and Tatum competed fiercely. Brown was named the conference finals MVP instead of Tatum, who received five votes.
However, Brown said, “I didn’t expect it. (Laughs) I’ve never won such a big award before. I’m so happy to receive such an award. I didn’t get the award just because of my performance alone. It was all thanks to the performances of not only Tatum but also other players.”
He continued, “It was a tough series. Indiana made us physically struggle. They stepped up really hard. But it wasn’t their time yet. (laughs) But they are the team that will become stronger. I’m looking forward to next season. We won’t back down easily, either.” He also showed respect to the opposing team.
Meanwhile, Boston has made it to the finals twice in the last three years. However, it failed to win last time. Attention is focusing on whether Boston, which reigns as the strongest in the East, will be able to win this season with Brown as its lead.
