# Celtics stay strong without Brown

> Celtics lead with Tatum after trading Brown.
- Title: Celtics stay strong without Brown · Yahoo Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Celtics lead with Tatum after trading Brown. Celtics win 80% of games without Brown, Tatum averages 27.1 points.
- Keywords: boston celtics, jayson tatum, jaylen brown, philadelphia 76ers, paul george, nba, eastern conference, mvp voting, all-nba second team, offensive efficiency, defensive efficiency, clutch scoring
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/how-jayson-tatum-and-the-celtics-have-gotten-off-to-a-fast-start-without-jaylen-brown-155926105.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T15:59:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: boston celtics, jayson tatum, jaylen brown, philadelphia 76ers, paul george, nba, eastern conference, mvp voting, all-nba second team, offensive efficiency, defensive efficiency, clutch scoring
## Celtics' success without Brown
Celtics won 80% of games after trading Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia 76ers.
## Tatum's role shift
Tatum averages 27.1 points and 6 rebounds in 33.8 minutes per game.
## Tatum's clutch performance
Tatum ranks eighth in clutch scoring with 21 points in 15 minutes.
## Tatum's playmaking
Tatum averages 7.8 assists against 2.8 turnovers per game.
## George's impact
George averages 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 30.1 minutes.
## Celtics' defensive improvements
Celtics rank fifth in deflections and sixth in opponent turnover rate.
## Tatum's free-throw focus
Tatum takes 9.3 free throws in 33.8 minutes per game.
## Celtics' offensive efficiency
Celtics average 27.2 assists per game, up from 24.6 last season.
## Celtics' possession game
Celtics generate 4.1 more possessions per game than opponents.
## Tatum's leadership
Tatum leads Celtics in usage, touches and time of possession.
## George's role
George steps up with 25 points against Bucks when Tatum rests.
## Celtics' defense
Celtics improve turnover rate and defensive metrics after trade.
## Tatum's free-throw rate
Tatum's free-throw attempt rate ranks top 15 in league.
## Celtics' rebounding
Celtics grab 34% of missed shots through 10 games.
## Celtics' scoring
Celtics score 20.8 points per game off turnovers.
## Celtics' championship hopes
Celtics remain top seed in Eastern Conference despite trade.
## Key takeaway

Celtics win 80% of games without Brown, Tatum averages 27.1 points.