Jan 11, 2026
Jaylen Brown Rips Refs After Boston Celtics Loss To Spurs
Jaylen Brown erupted at the officials after Boston’s 100-95 loss to San Antonio, posting "Fine me I'm sick of this s--t" and saying in the press room, "I'll take the f--kin fine... The inconsistency is crazy. Give me the fine." He finished with 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists but had zero free throw attempts while the Spurs took 20 free throws as a team. Victor Wembanyama scored 21 and hit a late midrange jumper to seal the win. Merlin sees a star fed up, not a momentary outburst. Brown is still elite, averaging 29.6 points, but public complaints about officiating tend to draw league attention and a likely fine. If the refs keep calling games that way, Boston’s rhythm and playoff seeding could shift faster than fans expect.
🧙♂️ Merlin’s Prediction
Odds Jaylen Brown is fined for his comments: 80%.
