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.

Jayson Tatum’s season-opening 3-pointer hadn’t even reached the twine and Jaylen Brown was already stalking in the direction of Jalen Brunson. Thirteen seconds into the 2024-25 season, with Boston fresh off receiving their championship rings on opening night inside a delirious TD Garden,