Jaylen Brown Joins Celtics Legends With Historic Game Vs. Suns

Brown was living at the free throw line against Phoenix.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:35am

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Jaylen Brown had a historic game at the free-throw line for the Boston Celtics on Monday night, going 19 for 21 and scoring 41 points to lead the Celtics to a 120-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Brown became just the third Boston player in the last 20 years to attempt at least 20 foul shots in a game, joining Paul Pierce and Jayson Tatum.

Why it matters

Brown has been the Celtics' MVP all season, and his dominant performance against the Suns showcased his ability to take over a game and join the ranks of Celtics legends at the free throw line.

The details

Brown attacked the basketball all night long, getting 10 free throw attempts in the first quarter alone. He also notched seven rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block, putting together one of his most complete games of the year. Devin Booker nearly matched him, netting 40 points in a losing effort for the Suns.

  • The game took place on Monday night.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics who had a historic performance at the free throw line, scoring 41 points and joining Celtics legends Paul Pierce and Jayson Tatum as the only players in the last 20 years to attempt at least 20 foul shots in a game.

Devin Booker

A star player for the Phoenix Suns who scored 40 points in a losing effort against the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum

A star player for the Boston Celtics who also played well, topping 20 points for the fourth straight game.

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What’s next

The Celtics will host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, when they'll reunite with old friends Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis.

The takeaway

Jaylen Brown's historic performance at the free throw line showcased his ability to take over a game and join the ranks of Celtics legends, further cementing his status as the team's MVP this season.