"In my first interview with Boston, I said I was going to go to war for this city, and I don't think nothing has changed."

Brown scored 36 points, hitting 12 of 19 from the field including 5 of 7 from 3-point range. He also had 10 rebounds and five assists.

The Celtics will play bigger, more consequential games during this playoff run, but Wednesday’s game quietly meant quite a bit.