Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley got into a heated debate over who will be the standout in Game 6 of the New York Knicks-Boston Celtics series between Jalen Brunson and Jaylen Brown.

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics now trail the New York Knicks 3-1 in their second-round NBA playoff series after a 121-113 loss Monday night. To make matters worse, they also lost Jayson Tatum to what appeared to be a serious injury. Brown finished the game with 20 points, seven rebounds, and two assists.

With the Celtics facing elimination, Jaylen Brown delivers a strong and timely message to his team ahead of a must-win Game 5.

Jaylen Brown will play in tonight's crucial Game 5 against the Knicks, a lifeline for the Celtics as they trail 3-1. With Jayson Tatum sidelined due to an Achilles injury, Brown's offensive boost and leadership are vital.

Jaylen Brown has always been regarded as the wingman to Jayson Tatum, even after winning NBA Finals MVP. Now he has a chance to prove he can do it alone.

The New York Knicks travel to Boston to face the Celtics in Game 5, with the Knicks holding on to a 3-1 series lead. The Celtics will be without franchise star Jayson Tatum, who left Game 4 in the fourth quarter with a torn right Achilles tendon that has ended his season.

This NBA playoff parlay features picks on the Celtics, Jaylen Brown PRA, Warriors team total, and Jimmy Butler points, all backed by key matchup data.

The Boston Celtics are in an unenviable situation for an NBA franchise that will soon lose its title of "defending champions."Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks and will likely miss the 2025-26 season.