Jaylen Brown Taunts Giannis Antetokounmpo In Bucks-Celtics Game

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) made a tough shot over Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks).

Oct 28, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket defended by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images / Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

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

On Friday night, the Celtics are playing the Milwaukee Bucks at home in Boston.

During the second half, Jaylen Brown made a tough shot over Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Via The NBA: "This take from Jaylen Brown is TOUGH 😤

He's up to 20 PTS for the @celtics on ESPN!"

This take from Jaylen Brown is TOUGH 😤

He's up to 20 PTS for the @celtics on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/TKonHzOKHv

— NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2024

However, Brown got a technical foul after the play.

Via ESPN: "Jaylen Brown received a technical foul for taunting Giannis on this play."

Jaylen Brown received a technical foul for taunting Giannis on this play. pic.twitter.com/xaKiiCq5ph

— ESPN (@espn) December 7, 2024

Brown had 23 points, four rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 9/17 from the field and 3/7 from the three-point range in his first 27 minutes of playing time.

Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: "Jaylen Brown scored through Giannis Antetokounmpo and hit a "too small" on his way back.

Antetokounmpo threw an elbow that Brown was able to avoid, but then Brown got in Antetokounmpo's face and got himself a technical."

Jaylen Brown scored through Giannis Antetokounmpo and hit a "too small" on his way back.

Antetokounmpo threw an elbow that Brown was able to avoid, but then Brown got in Antetokounmpo's face and got himself a technical.

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) December 7, 2024

Brown and Antetokounmpo also had a viral interaction when the Bucks and Celtics faced off in Wisconsin last month.

Giannis gets Jaylen Brown with the elbow, and then fakes out a handshake...

Aggravate JB at your own risk 👀 pic.twitter.com/2lc9qVg1fi

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) November 10, 2024

For Celtics and Bucks fans, they will likely enjoy seeing the two players go at one another.

They are two of the best forwards in the Eastern Conference.

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

Brown entered play with averages of 25.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 43.2% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in 17 games.

JB getting candid about what he thought of Giannis faking him out with a handshake 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Mm8cOOszAx

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) November 11, 2024

Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.6 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 61.6% from the field in 19 games.