Why Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Wants to ‘Trick’ His Mind Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals – Boston Herald

Boston, Mass. – Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics gives a high five as he leaves after Game 2 of the NBA Finals at TD Garden. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

DALLAS — Jaylen Brown knows the odds.

About 86% of teams that take a 2-0 lead in the final win the title. The Celtics lead the series 2-0 heading into Game 3 on Wednesday. So how can he ensure that Boston doesn’t become the losing exception?

“It’s almost like you have to trick your mind, in a way. You almost have to play like you’re down 0-2 rather than leading. It’s hard to do,” Brown said Tuesday. “You have to get into that state of mind, that focus. … Just try to stay focused and try to tame your mind as much as you can. The mind is a powerful thing.”

The Celtics are 14-2 in the postseason, with both losses coming in the second game. Instead of disappointment, Boston survived Sunday’s second game against Dallas, leading for virtually the entire second half. Brown ended the game with a layup with less than 30 seconds remaining, effectively eliminating the Mavericks for good.

In the Finals, Brown is averaging 21.5 points, five rebounds, 4.5 assists and three steals. His defense has also helped slow down Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who are averaging 14 points and are yet to make a three-pointer.

Jrue Holiday, whose defense also helped keep Irving under wraps, was asked about the team’s attitude heading into Game 3.

“I’m trying to be a hungrier team,” he said. “We’re going to go out there and try to implement the game plan, and I think most of us will just try to do it together as a team.”

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