Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's professionalism and ability to weather the criticism in a sports-crazed region has impressed teammates who aren't sure they could handle being in the star duo's shoes as well as they do.
Brown then went around before Game 3, motivating his teammates and emphasizing the need for Boston to return to form defensively after surrendering 118 points in a decisive loss on its home floor in the previous matchup.
His aggression led to him taking -- and making -- nine free throws in a contest where no one else attempted more than three. A flex of his bicep to emphasize the emotion and force he was playing with often preceded his trips to the line.The five-time All-Star didn't just stuff the stat sheet with 33 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, a steal, and a block, his vocal leadership led to one of the most important stretches of Game 3.
The visitors' 14-0 run to start the second half gave them the necessary cushion to fend off Cleveland's fourth-quarter surge, sending the crowd at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse into a frenzy as they narrowed the gap from 23 to single digits.
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