What happened: Zach Lowe addressed listener questions regarding his podcast discussion previewing the pregame interaction between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Lowe maintained he was right in spirit regarding how the meeting between the former teammates would unfold. The commentary followed Boston's 123-101 win over Philadelphia.
Why it matters: Brown and Tatum faced each other as opponents for the first time since the blockbuster trade sent Brown to Philadelphia. Both players downplayed any tension following Tuesday's game as Boston improved to 9-2 on the season.
By the numbers: Tatum is averaging 27.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games.
What to watch: Boston continues its regular-season schedule after moving into a tie atop the Eastern Conference at 9-2.