Jaylen Brown's MVP Case Grows

0:00It's March 26. You're listening to Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered coverage of your team. I'm Cory with the story. Jalen Brown is powering the Boston Celtics through a tough season with Jason Tatum sidelined by an ACL injury. Tatum is played just nine games so far. Brown has stepped up big, averaging 28.6 points, seven rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. That effort has kept the Celtics locked in as the number two seed in the Eastern Conference. On Wednesday night, Brown put on a clinic against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Boston won 1-19-109, snapping OKC's 12-game winning streak. Brown tallyed 31 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, dominating both ends of the floor. His play has him right in the mix for League MVP honors alongside Shy Gilgis Alexander, Luca Doncic and Victor Wimbanyama. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how Brown's leadership through injury stacks up in such a close race. Meanwhile, Brown gave a nod to Doncic's incredible form after the game.

1:04Doncic dropped 44 points, nine rebounds, and five assists versus the paces that same night. Over his last 11 games, he's averaging 39.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.3 assists, fueling the Dallas. Mavericks to 10 wins in that stretch, and the number three spot in the West. With only nine games left for some teams, the MVP conversation stays wide open as Brown and Doncic keep making undeniable cases night after night.