Jaylen Brown Ejected vs Spurs, Celtics Star Blasts Officials

Jaylen Brown was ejected in the first half of Tuesday’s game vs. the Spurs after picking up two technicals while arguing a no call. He had to be restrained by teammates and coach Joe Mazzulla, posted about the incident on social media, and left a major hole in Boston’s lineup after a strong 15-minute start. Brown is averaging 28.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists while carrying much of the load with Jayson Tatum sidelined, and the Celtics sit 43-21 in the East. Merlin sees a pattern. Brown has publicly railed at officiating before, saying, "I feel like, honestly, they just got away with a lot, and I'm tired of the inconsistency." That heat makes a fine likely and adds friction for a team trying to protect momentum. Expect the league to review the exchange and for Boston to brace for short-term turbulence.