Jaylen Brown delivered another high-level performance Sunday night, scoring 30 points as the Boston Celtics outlasted the Toronto Raptors 121-113, ESPN reports. Derrick White added 27 with a scorching 14 in the opening quarter, helping Boston maintain control before Toronto stormed back in the second half. Payton Pritchard scored 15, Anfernee Simons added 12, and Neemias Queta finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds as the Celtics locked up their fifth straight win.
On Toronto’s side, Brandon Ingram dropped 30, and Scottie Barnes posted 18 points and 11 rebounds. Their late surge pushed Boston to the brink before the Celtics responded with timely shooting. The Raptors have now dropped three straight at home as they head toward an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with New York.
Once the game wrapped, Brown shifted the night’s conversation away from the final score. During a livestream, he delivered one of the most outlandish compliments Barnes has heard in his young career. That moment traveled across social feeds in minutes.
Brown’s Cartoon Comparison Sparks Online Reaction
Brown spoke about the matchup and turned his focus to Barnes’ physical presence. He described the Raptors forward as “strong as sh-t” while trying to capture how uniquely explosive Barnes feels on the floor, per Yahoo. Brown continued with a line that stopped fans mid-scroll. He said Barnes has “that extra chromosome strength” and compared him to a “Ninja Turtle” with overwhelming power.
“I ain’t going to lie — Scottie Barnes is strong as s***. This [] got like that… you know, like that.” “He got that extra chromosome strength, like he just… like just some type of Ninja Turtle or something. That boy strong as hell.”
The reaction came fast. Some fans fired jokes, others critiqued the phrasing, and many simply tried to process the comparison. One person wrote that NBA conversations often feel like “a mix between a science lab and a comic book universe.” Another pointed out the ableist language floating through social responses with a reminder that “ain’t nothin funny.” Others leaned into humor, asking for someone to “take bruddy’s podcast equipment away rn.”
Despite the internet storm, Brown’s intention centered on Barnes’ unmatched blend of size, durability, and motor. Coaches and players frequently mention how difficult it is to handle Barnes when he gets into a rhythm. Brown tried to translate that into something vivid. He just happened to choose a metaphor that traveled farther than he expected.
Brown Adds Viral Moment to Already Strong Season
While the remark dominated fan discussion, Brown’s on-court production continues to shape Boston’s trajectory. This year marks his first season in a clear starring role, and he continues to elevate his usage without losing efficiency. Earlier this month, Brown earned NBA Player of the Week honors for the Eastern Conference after guiding Boston to an undefeated stretch.
From December 1-7, Brown averaged 34 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists on 53.8 percent shooting. He hit 47.1 percent of his threes and nearly 89 percent of his free throws. Those performances helped Boston secure wins over the Knicks, Lakers, and Raptors. He missed the Wizards game due to illness, but his impact on the team’s rise remains undeniable.
The Celtics sit near the top of the East once again. Their offense looks sharper, their depth continues to produce, and Brown’s expanded role has pushed the group into one of the league’s best rhythms. The viral comment added noise to a strong week
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