Celtics Guard Jaylen Brown Details Intense Exchange With 76ers Fan Before Big Win

Boston took down Philadelphia on Saturday but it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows

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The Boston Celtics earned one of their most impressive wins of the season Saturday as they took on the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Boston and Philadelphia notably have had an intense rivalry in recent years and it certainly carried over into Saturday's contest. The 76ers actually held the lead for much of the tilt but Boston was able to overcome a 15-point deficit with Jayson Tatum nailing the game-winner with under two seconds remaining. 

Although Tatum hit the game-winner, fellow All-Star guard Jaylen Brown actually led the way for Boston in the big win. Brown finished the night with 26 points, hauled down four rebounds, dished out three assists, and recorded three steals as well. 

Brown opened up after the game about playing in Philadelphia. 

"Each and every game we take with a grain of salt," Brown said as seen on NBC Sports Boston. "I'm sure we'll see them down the line so just be ready when it's time to go. It was fun playing here but the crowd was a little hostile. There were moments where people on the side were talking crazy but we persevere. We made some plays and we got the win. 

"I started talking to one of the fans because it got a little bit excessive. It got a little disrespectful. Even before the game when we were entering the arena, there were people saying 'I hope you tear your ACL.' I understand that people care and they love the team that they are there for but it does get excessive at times." 

Boston and Philadelphia will square up one more time in the regular season on April 4 at Wells Fargo Center and it's sure to be an interesting contest with playoff seeding likely on the line. 

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