Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with the officiating during the Celtics-76ers series, saying Sunday on his Twitch stream that he believed the way he was being called reflected an “agenda.”
The Celtics forward took issue with how officials handled his defensive matchups and overall involvement in the series. Brown’s comments came during a postseason matchup between two Eastern Conference rivals, with Boston and Philadelphia meeting in a high-profile playoff setting.
Brown Takes Aim at Embiid
Brown also called out Joel Embiid, accusing the 76ers star of flopping. He said that type of play has “ruined our game,” pointing to what he viewed as exaggerated contact and attempts to draw fouls.
Embiid, one of the league’s most prominent frontcourt players, has often been a focal point in matchups against Boston because of his physical style and ability to generate free throws. Brown’s remarks added another layer of tension to a series already defined by the rivalry between the Celtics and 76ers.
The comments highlighted Brown’s dissatisfaction not only with individual calls but also with what he saw as a broader issue in how the game was being officiated and played during the series.