Throughout the season, Brown has been an integral piece for the Celtics, averaging 22.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 31.9 percent from three across 59 appearances, logging 34.9 minutes per contest.

After completing the first 6-0 road trip in franchise history, Boston surrendered its worst defensive performance in the play-by-play era.

And, while the loss to Miami won’t have any impact on the standings, Joe Mazzulla made clear that the Celtics didn’t care about the final outcome. “We’re all pissed,” he said. “I mean, we all hate losing,