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NBA·RECAP·October 24, 2026 08:02 PM ET

Jaylen Brown scores first basket since turning 30 in 76ers-Bucks matchup

Philadelphia enters at 2-0 while Milwaukee sits at 0-2.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read
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Jaylen Brown sinks his first bucket in his 30's 🙌 https://t.co/4Yed2NU86x Via @NBA on X

What happened: Brown converted the field goal during the national broadcast on NBA TV after celebrating his 30th birthday on Saturday.

Why it matters: Earlier on his birthday, Brown outlined priorities centered on family, gratitude, and maximizing his potential entering the new decade. The contest matches an unbeaten Philadelphia roster against a Milwaukee squad seeking its first win of the 2026-27 regular season.

By the numbers: Philadelphia opened the campaign 2-0 following a 114-106 victory on Oct. 22, while Milwaukee dropped to 0-2 after a 132-125 defeat on Oct. 23.

What to watch: Philadelphia aims to improve to 3-0 on the early regular-season slate, while Milwaukee looks to avoid an 0-3 start.

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