How Jayson Tatum and the Celtics haven’t skipped a beat without Jaylen Brown

The Boston Celtics have maintained an elite start to the season without Jaylen Brown, who was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers over the summer. Through 10 games, Boston holds an 80% winning percentage, sits as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, and ranks in the league's top seven in offensive and defensive efficiency. The successful transition is fueled by Jayson Tatum assuming primary offensive responsibilities alongside newly acquired forward Paul George.

Tatum is averaging 27.1 points and a career-high 7.8 assists per game while facilitating a more balanced offensive attack. George has complemented him effectively, averaging 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists while improving Boston's defense. The Celtics have seen notable statistical jumps in assists, offensive rebounding, and forced turnovers, demonstrating that head coach Joe Mazzulla's revamped system has absorbed the loss of Brown without losing competitive momentum.