Jaylen Brown

Down his All-Star running mate, and with a bothersome knee of his own, Jaylen Brown eventually found that by the end of April 23, 2025’s Game Two, little could prevent his ensuring that the Boston Celtics were still the last team standing. Discovering cracks in the Orlando Magic’s post-halftime armor one play at a time, the league’s reigning Finals Most Valuable Player hustles into a noteworthy example, extending his reach for a pesky steal of Cory Joseph’s dribble. Speedy in his race out in transition before reinforcements can arrive, Brown pairs the takeaway with a one-handed slam, prompting both a 14-point lead and a frenzy inside TD Garden. Brown’s heroics went rewarded with victory, allowing the reigning champions to secure a 2-0 series edge. Confirming once more, his top-of-the-league ability in high-pressure situations, Brown was dominant, running off 36 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and a steal on remarkable efficiency overall (12-of-19), from deep (five-of-seven), and on foul shots (seven-of-eight).