The Latest Breaking News from Jaylen Brown

Sloppy defense, rushed offense, and a generally poor overall effort that has been a staple of the Celtics' recent play in road losses to teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers (and very nearly, the Los Angeles Lakers as well) let one get away from Boston.

How did the Cal alumnus hone his craft to such a sharp edge? On many nights, Brown has been the best player on the floor for Boston.

Jayson Tatum scored 44 points as the Boston Celtics grabbed a dramatic overtime 122-118 victory over the Lakers.

While not officially over, the pair discussed his impact as a coach -- and as the source of a scandal.

More disconnected play and a lack of mobile, competent depth in the frontcourt sunk the Celtics.

One is the league’s best team, by record, the other perhaps its streakiest, by the eye test.

The ball club's connectedness on both ends of the floor has made them the best team in the NBA so far this season, but the lion's share of the credit has gone to superstar forward Jayson Tatum and star wing Jaylen Brown,

Jayson Tatum may not agree, but Joe Mazzulla and Jaylen Brown acknowledged Boston did not play their brand of basketball on Saturday.

The Boston Celtics own the best record in the NBA but they were soundly defeated by the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in an NBA Finals rematch on Saturday night