Adam Bona was the only defender brave enough to challenge Brown at the rim. It was a poor decision. Brown cocked the ball back an unleashed a one-handed hammer dunk as Bona met him at the rim. Bona fell on his back to the court after both landed from the mid-air confrontation.

Jaylen Brown already boasted plenty of credibility entering the 2025-26 campaign — 2024 NBA Finals MVP, 2023 All-NBA Second-Team selection and four All-Star selections — but the Boston Celtics pillar should be moving with a whole new level of confidence after leading the franchise to success in Jayson Tatum’s absence.

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Philadelphia enters Tuesday’s game trailing 0-1 in the series after losing on the road to Boston in Game 1 on Sunday afternoon.

The Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers tonight in Game 2 of their opening-round series. The Celtics are hoping to build on their 32-point win over Philly in Game 1, but there are plenty of

"The way that I operate and have carried my career is through my faith," said Horford.

Once Brown reached the paint, it was time for takeoff. He exploded in the air and cocked the ball back with his right hand and punched the dunk, meeting 76ers center Adem Bona at the rim for a poster. The dunk sent Bona to the ground, with Brown showcasing his emotion for the big slam over the big man.

These Boston Celtics might not stick around long in Beantown, especially if there's an early postseason exit.

Philadelphia faces Boston on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET after suffering a 32-point loss in Game 1, their second-worst playoff defeat in franchise history. New Kalshi users can claim a $10 trading bonus with code PENNLIVE after placing $10 in trades on the CFTC-regulated financial exchange.