The Celtics missed an NBA playoff record 45 3-pointers in the 108-105 overtime loss in Game 1 of their playoff series, blowing a 20-point lead. Speaking to reporters after the game, Brown warned that as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics need to work harder to generate opportunities on offense rather than just launching 3-pointers.

Jaylen Brown says the Knicks' defense did not play a key role in forcing Celtics' 45 missed shots from the three-point line in Game 1 of their Playoffs series.

Are Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday going to be healthy as the Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks at the start of their 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals second round series set to kick off on Monday (May 5)?