Jaylen Brown is the Celtics ‘Name to Know’ Player of the Game in Saturday’s loss to Timberwolves

It was a historic night for Jaylen Brown in Minnesota despite a tight 119-115 Celtics loss to the Timberwolves.

Brown became the first Celtic in franchise history to post 41 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 steals in a game, making him Saturday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow .

Brown tied his season-high with the 41-point outburst, with him doing most of his damage before intermission when he erupted for 27 points, 5 assists, and 5 rebounds. The hot shooting start helped Boston jump out to a 10-point lead at halftime against a formidable Wolves squad.

Brown was questionable before the game due to back spasms, but it did not stop Brown from putting