The Celtics missed 16 straight 3-pointers to open the second half, plus the Bucks caught fire with some of their role players.

NBA MVP Power Rankings shake up as Jaylen Brown rockets up the list while Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a surprising fall in the latest update.

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have become one of the hottest teams in the NBA over recent weeks, securing a fifth-straight win after taking down Brandon Ingram and the Toronto Raptors 121-113 on Sunday night. Now, the Celtics will have a nice break before their next game on Thursday against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bobby Portis backed down Jaylen Brown for a few dribbles, spun then hit the midrange jumper over the Celtics star. It was a normal play, but after making the shot, Portis talked some trash right to Brown.

In a recent viral clip from the Bucks' game against the Celtics, Kyle Kuzma was seen in a heated moment with the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown.

Jaylen Brown hasn’t held back when it comes to how recent NBA MVPs are putting up their numbers. Basketball has changed a lot in the past few decades, shifting towards a more offense-focused game where big names are lighting up the scoreboard every night.

The NBA takes a break from NBA Cup action on Thursday, Dec. 11, as there are four games set to take place before the NBA Cup Semifinals run the day on Saturday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly unhappy with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, a Celtics package would likely need to include Jaylen Brown.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown has questioned the integrity of several top scorers in the league and recent MVP winners.