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Watch Jayson Tatum put the clamps on Jaylen Brown in tense battle

Tuesday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics was a big one in not only was a meeting between the two best teams record-wise in the Eastern Conference, but the first time Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown squared off…

By David Yapkowitz · Clutch Points

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 1:55 AM

Key Things to Know

Jayson Tatum clamped down defensively on former teammate Jaylen Brown, forcing a first-quarter turnover.
The game marked the first meeting between Tatum and Brown as opponents following Brown's trade to Philadelphia.
Prior to tip-off, Jaylen Brown appeared to ignore Jayson Tatum when approached in a friendly manner.

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum faced off against former teammate Jaylen Brown for the first time as opponents during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Early in the first quarter, Tatum clamped down defensively on Brown, poking the ball free to force a turnover and secure possession for Boston.

The matchup followed reports of friction between the former teammates, who spent nine seasons together and won the 2024 NBA title. Brown joined the 76ers in a trade that brought Paul George to Boston, and pregame cameras showed Brown ignoring a friendly greeting from Tatum.

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Watch Jayson Tatum put the clamps on Jaylen Brown in tense battle

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