Jaylen Brown Throws Down a One-Handed Slam on Adem Bona and Gets Whistled For It

Early in Game 2 of the Celtics-76ers first-round matchup on Tuesday, Jaylen Brown reminded everyone why you don't want to be in his way when he's attacking downhill. Within the first three minutes, Brown was being closely defended by Tyrese Maxey as he drove hard down the lane. After a quick crossover to his right hand and a hesitation move, Brown blew past Maxey and exploded toward the basket with everything he had.

The Poster Moment

When Brown reached the paint, it was time to fly. He launched into the air and cocked the ball back with his right hand before throwing down a one-handed slam directly over 76ers center Adem Bona at the rim. It was a poster dunk, the kind that sends a message and gets the crowd on its feet. Brown showed all the emotion you'd expect after a throwdown like that, but the refs had other ideas.

Technical Foul Kills the Celebration

The officials assessed Brown a technical foul for unsportsmanlike conduct immediately after the play. So instead of a clean highlight moment, it came with a flag. The dunk itself gave Boston an 8-6 lead with 9:28 left in the first quarter, but the technical meant the 76ers would get a free throw out of it.

Brown finished the opening frame with five points, three assists, and three rebounds as the Celtics looked to take a 2-0 series lead heading home. That's the kind of aggressive energy Boston will need if they want to keep rolling through the first round.

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