In his return to Boston as a member of the Blazers, Holiday made clear he knew how Brown and the Celtics would respond to low expectations.

But former C’s guard Jrue Holiday, a two-time NBA champion, wasn’t surprised by his former team’s success before the Celtics beat the Blazers on Monday. He also specifically pointed out Jaylen Brown’s contributions as the C’s wing enjoys a career-best season.

"We don’t stand for it," said the Celtics star.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 102-94 on Monday night at TD Garden.The win was significant for Boston, but the game carried extra meaning for Jaylen Brown. He faced two former teammates for the first time since they left the organization.

Jaylen Brown is having the best statistical season of his career and is in the middle of the MVP race as the leader of the Boston Celtics while Jayson Tatum is sidelined with injury.

Jaylen Brown explains why the NBPA felt compelled to speak out after the Minneapolis shootings and why the message took time to release.

Jaylen Brown has been great in the primary role for the Boston Celtics. He’s near the top of most MVP rankings, and he was voted an All-Star starter for the first time in his career. But the one shot that got him here has ditched him this month.

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