Winless Boston Celtics Struggle with Rebounding Despite Jaylen Brown's 41 Points

The Boston Celtics have started their 2025-26 NBA season with three consecutive losses, struggling notably with defensive rebounding, which has been a critical issue contributing to their defeats. Jaylen Brown has been the team's standout performer, scoring 41 points against the Detroit Pistons, but his efforts have not been enough to secure a win, as the team continues to be outmatched on the boards, allowing opponents numerous second-chance points. Despite Brown's offensive output, the Celtics rank last in the league for defensive rebound rate, a statistic that has been exploited by teams like the Pistons, who grabbed a high percentage of offensive rebounds to fuel their victories. Other Celtics players have struggled to support Brown effectively, with starters like Neemias Queta and rookie Hugo Gonzalez underperforming, and the team missing injured star Jayson Tatum. Additionally, Brown's persistent issues with ball security have raised concerns about the Celtics' ability to rely on him heavily this season, as his turnovers could undermine the team's slim margin for error. Overall, the Celtics face significant challenges both in rebounding and consistency, putting pressure on the team to improve quickly if they hope to change their fortunes.