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Jaylen Brown balled out on his birthday as he and the Philadelphia 76ers won their first game without LeBron James in their latest contest against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
Brown started the 10th season of his NBA career, his first with the 76ers. He is also progressing through his first year alongside James as co-stars, helping Philadelphia compete for a championship.
They played together in the first two games, beating the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. James sat out of Philadelphia’s latest clash with Milwaukee to manage his back pain, presenting Brown the chance to shine as one of the top options in a star-studded lineup.
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Brown has been in the league since he was 19 years old. Fast forward to now, he has officially turned 30 years old. To celebrate his anniversary, he balled out in 35 minutes of action. He finished with a stat line of 27 points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals. He shot 9-of-19 from the field, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line.
After the game, Brown wanted to interact with fans. He did this by throwing a 76ers-themed ball into the stands for fans to catch and keep as special gifts or souvenirs.
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How Jaylen Brown, 76ers played against Bucks
Jaylen Brown got to celebrate his 30th birthday with a quality home win over the Bucks. It also benefits the team’s end as they pulled it off without LeBron James for a temporary period of time.
Five players scored in double-digits for Philadelphia in the win, including Brown. Joel Embiid led the charge with 28 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal. He shot 8-of-20 overall and 12-of-14 from the charity stripe. Tyrese Maxey came next with 26 points and four assists, VJ Edgecombe had 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provided 12 points and three steals.
The 76ers will look forward to their next matchup, seeking a perfect 4-0 record. They remain at home before hosting the Detroit Pistons on Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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