The star forward of the Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown He didn’t hold back when it came to talking about his altercation with Miami Heat shooting guard Duncan Robinson on Sunday. Early in the fourth period, the two football players got confused. The two had a small altercation afterward and Brown was assessed a flagrant foul.
The Celtics and Heat have always had a rivalry. Watching them play has sometimes led to extreme competitiveness, regardless of who is on the team. Fans now see their intense rivalry in the regular season, which usually takes place during the postseason.
During Boston’s 110-106 win, Brown was trying to put Robinson on the wing. Robinson, not usually known for his defense, tried to deny him the ball. The Celtics forward had his arm stuck with the shooter’s arm and tried to pull him off himself. He swung his arm, dragging the 6-foot-6 Heat player to the ground, slightly hyperextending his elbow.
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Brown was still able to stay in the game and the two continued to talk to each other about what had happened. Fore finished with 20 points in 37 minutes while Robinson had 15 points off the bench and played 32 minutes.
After the game, Brown stood his ground for his actions against Robinson.
“I feel like Duncan Robinson knew what he was doing there,” Brown said. “I’m trying to get confused… I don’t know what he was trying to do, but I bet he won’t do it again.”
This was their third meeting this season. The Celtics have won all three, which shows their potential. However, the Heat won’t be written off easily as they beat Boston last season, a team that finished second in the Eastern Conference, in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Robinson’s thoughts on Jaylen Brown’s actions
Heat fans were immediately concerned during Robinson’s altercation with Jaylen Brown. He slightly hyperextended his elbow, which could have been a more serious injury. However, he has not suffered any injuries that the team and their medical staff are aware of so far.
“I just thought it was a dirty game to be honest with you,” Robinson said. “That’s how people lose entire seasons… I thought it was dangerous, unnecessary and excessive.”
The two teams will not play each other for the rest of the season. But they could meet in the postseason.
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