The Latest Breaking News from Jaylen Brown

The Senegalese center also made it known he believes Jayson Tatum should win MVP.

Down their best player, Boston made quick work of Washington

BOSTON — The Celtics couldn’t seem to get out of their own way. They weren’t getting it done defensively, and their frustration with the officiating was painfully apparent late in the third quarter, with Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams barking at the refs in a game that was in danger…

Stevens' interlocutor, the Globe's Dan Shaughnessy, has a bone to pick with Brown regardless.

Both ball clubs have been winning quite frequently of late due to their blistering offensive assaults.

"You do the best you can and balance everything," suggested the Cal alum. "Regardless of what you say, some people are going to disagree or already form an opinion."

All in all, it was a scintillating contest that further cemented the Celtics' status as a top team in the league this season.

Sounds like he might be softening them up for the kill -- but there's good reason to believe him.

It also assessed Brown as the 23rd-best player overall in the league.