Jaylen Brown says 76ers standout was ‘flopping around’ in Game 7 loss

The Philadelphia 76ers appeared in control throughout Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. They built an early lead in the first quarter and managed the tempo from that point.

Boston threatened to take control during stretches of the second and fourth quarters. Each time, key scoring helped Philadelphia maintain their advantage.

Joel Embiid delivered those decisive moments, finishing as the game’s top scorer. However, Jaylen Brown suggested the performance was helped by favourable officiating.

Jaylen Brown questions calls despite dominant Game 7 display

Brown acknowledged the difficulty of containing the 76ers center across the contest. According to him, Boston attempted multiple defensive approaches without consistent success.

“We didn’t really have the answers for him [Embiid]. We tried a bunch of different things. He’s a big body,” Brown said in the post-match press conference.

“He also was flopping around, he got some extra calls and stuff like that. They rewarded him for that, but that’s the league we’re in.”

The 32-year-old centre produced 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the decider. He also played 39 minutes despite appearing in discomfort during the closing stages.

Comments add to wider debate around officiating trends

Brown’s remarks point beyond a single performance and towards a broader issue. His comments suggest concern over how fouls are currently being called.

That discussion has been present across the league in recent seasons. It is often linked to teams and players who generate frequent trips to the line.

For instance, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has faced similar criticism.

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