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Celtics' Jaylen Brown Ejected for First Time in Career, Criticizes Referee

Despite Brown's ejection, Celtics maintain perfect home record with 133-123 win over Knicks

  • Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics was ejected for the first time in his career during a game against the New York Knicks, following two technical fouls.
  • Brown criticized the referee, Jason Goldenberg, for being 'overemotional' and suggested the ejection was unwarranted.
  • Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla also defended Brown, stating he has seen players act more disrespectfully without being ejected.
  • Despite Brown's ejection, the Celtics went on to win the game 133-123, maintaining their perfect home record for the season.
  • Kristaps Porzingis, who returned from a calf strain, scored 21 points in the game and commented on Brown's ejection, praising the team for maintaining composure.
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