The Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was interviewed following the team’s 126-117 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night.

On his 35-point performance, Brown said, “I feel like I can play a lot better.”

On the tussle between big man Joel Embiid and teammate Marcus Smart, Brown said, “He was getting away with a lot of unnecessary pushing and shoving. It seemed like he was trying to hurt Smart in a sense … we’re not taking no mess this year.”