Jaylen Brown's Defense On Damian Lillard Went Viral In Bucks-Celtics Game

Jaylen Brown had excellent defense on Damian Lillard.

Apr 9, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) gets a pass away from Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Celtics won by a score of 111-105.

On Friday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are playing the Boston Celtics (in Massachusetts).

During the first half, 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown picked up Bucks point guard Damian Lillard full-court.

Lillard fell on the floor and barely got the ball to Giannis Antetokounmpo to avoid a turnover.

Via The NBA: "Full-court pick up by Jaylen Brown 😤

Bringing the intensity and leading the charge with 12 first-quarter PTS for the @celtics on ESPN!"

Full-court pick up by Jaylen Brown 😤

Bringing the intensity and leading the charge with 12 first-quarter PTS for the @celtics on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/BtYhO7Uijm

— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2024

Many fans reacted to the clip on social media.

@prohoopsscoops: "Absolutely loved the look on Dame's face as he glares at the refs for JB putting on excellent pressure defense. #HeyHeCantDoThat 🤣🤣"

Absolutely loved the look on Dame's face as he glares at the refs for JB putting on excellent pressure defense. #HeyHeCantDoThat 🤣🤣

— Sam Clark (@prohoopsscoops) December 7, 2024

@spidahdoteth: "That’s non stop fouling…"

That’s non stop fouling…

— spidah (@spidahdoteth) December 7, 2024

@OD_Mikey55: "Best player on the team"

Best player on the team https://t.co/nho26lrx01

— Kyle Lee Watson (@OD_Mikey55) December 7, 2024

@kingDiaws: "Brown locking up players like harden, Luka and lillard isn’t talked enough to me cause those are the toughest ones to guard"

Brown locking up players like harden, Luka and lillard isn’t talked enough to me cause those are the toughest ones to guard https://t.co/0YnRDqEUqI

— ⏳ (@kingDiaws) December 7, 2024

@lifted_truth: "I’m excited to see this type of defense from anyone in the NBA, it’s starting to feeling like this type of defense is a lost art in todays game"

I’m excited to see this type of defense from anyone in the NBA, it’s starting to feeling like this type of defense is a lost art in todays game https://t.co/X1cOapOA87

— Mr.HistoryTeacher (@lifted_truth) December 7, 2024

@CelticsFiles: "Jaylen Brown playing defense on Damian Lillard has him hit the court with JB clapping over him 👏 💪 #Celtics"

Jaylen Brown playing defense on Damian Lillard has him hit the court with JB clapping over him 👏 💪 #Celtics pic.twitter.com/A62epeiCS7

— The Celtics Files (@CelticsFiles) December 7, 2024

Brown had 18 points, one rebound and one block while shooting 7/12 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in his first 17 minutes of playing time.

Dec 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) controls the ball while Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Meanwhile, Lillard put up 20 points, two rebounds and two assists while shooting 8/13 from the field and 3/5 from the three-point range in his first 20 minutes of playing time.

Dec 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket between Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) and center Neemias Queta (88) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Winslow Townson-Imagn Images