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Since Kristaps Porzingis joined the Boston Celtics this past offseason, he and Jaylen Brown have developed a strong bond. Porzingis’ outstanding performance in Wednesday night’s 119-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks demonstrates his chemistry with Brown, as he scored 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting, with six rebounds and an assist.
The connection between Porzingis and Brown is statistically proven by the frequency of assists from Brown. This season, Brown has assisted Porzingis nearly twice as often as any other teammate. Furthermore, Porzingis consistently scores off of Brown’s passes, highlighting their strong connection on the court.
Both players benefit from their collaboration, with Brown’s perimeter shooting improving significantly due to Porzingis’ assists, and Porzingis integrating seamlessly into Brown’s playing style. The two executed a remarkable alley-oop play in the recent win against the Bucks, showcasing their strong on-court chemistry.
Prior to the game, Porzingis expressed his enthusiasm for playing with Brown, emphasizing how they are seamlessly connecting and building success on the court. His sentiments were echoed by Brown, who attributes his performance to the ease Porzingis brings to their partnership.
Besides their on-court connection, both players have also developed a strong off-court relationship, which enhances their chemistry during games. This is indicative of their promising future as a dynamic duo on the Celtics’ roster.
The Celtics’ next challenge will be against the Orlando Magic in an In-Season Tournament group stage matchup, further testing the strength of Porzingis and Brown’s connection.
