Jaylen Brown scored a season-low 13 points as the Philadelphia 76ers fell 123-101 to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated matchup against his former teammate Jayson Tatum.
The performance drew sharp criticism from media personalities and fans alike, with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy labeling it "downright terrible" and declaring the Celtics the winners of the offseason trade that sent Brown to Philadelphia.
Brown, who was traded to the 76ers in a blockbuster deal during the offseason, faced his former team for the first time in what was billed as a revenge game. However, he shot poorly from the field and failed to make an impact as the Celtics dominated throughout.
Jayson Tatum led Boston with a strong all-around performance, further fueling the narrative that Boston came out ahead in the trade. Social media and sports talk shows were quick to pile on Brown, with many questioning his fit in Philadelphia and the wisdom of the trade from the 76ers' perspective.
The loss drops the 76ers to an early-season record while the Celtics continue their strong start. Brown and the 76ers will look to bounce back in their next game.
