Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Falls four points shy of season high
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Brown finished Saturday's 125-121 overtime win over the Lakers with 37 points (13-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 9-11 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 39 minutes.
Brown was on his way to a more modest stat line heading into the final minute of regulation, but he piled on the scoring production in the clutch. He delivered a game-tying three-point play with 4.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter to force overtime, then padded on 11 points in the extra period to finish just four points shy of tying a season-high total. Brown's offense proved even more valuable in category leagues thanks to the efficient fashion in which he was able to achieve his scoring production. The improved form was a welcome sight after he converted just 40 percent of his field goals and 66.7 percent of his free-throw attempts in his first four games back from the groin injury that sidelined him for three straight contests earlier this month.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Near double-double in overtime loss
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Brown totaled 22 points (8-22 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Thursday's 120-117 overtime loss to New York.
Brown was one of two Celtics players to score 20 or more points, finishing one rebound shy of posting a double-double. Brown has scored at least 20 points with five or more rebounds 31 times this season, including in five straight games around his absences.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Not on injury report
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Brown (thigh) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com
Brown missed Tuesday's game against Miami due to right adductor injury management but will be back in action following a one-game absence. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 23.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.7 steals in 40.0 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Won't play Tuesday
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Brown will miss Tuesday's game versus the Heat due to right adductor injury management.
Given the phrasing and the number of teammates also sitting, it's likely just a rest night for Brown on Tuesday in the second game of a back-to-back set. He joins Marcus Smart (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (personal) sitting out, leaving the usual backcourt rotation barren. Payton Pritchard and Derrick White should see significant bumps in playing time as a result, and other irregulars also figure to see some minutes.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Delivers 26 against Magic
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Brown logged 26 points (10-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Monday's 113-98 loss to the Magic.
The five made threes represented Brown's best showing from beyond the arc since the calendar flipped to 2023 -- he drained six against the Rockets on Dec. 27. The 26-year-old missed three games this month with a groin injury but has been productive when healthy, averaging 26.2 points, 6.6 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.6 threes and 0.9 steals through nine games in January.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Posts complete final line
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Brown accumulated 27 points (10-23 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and three steals over 42 minutes during Saturday's 106-104 victory over the Raptors.
Brown led the Celtics in scoring and found success shooting from beyond the arc. He also made an impact as a passer, as he finished with his highest assist total since Dec. 5. Brown is averaging 26.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals over his last five contests, which he sandwiched around a three-game absence due to a groin injury.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Gets 41 minutes in return
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Brown (groin) played 41 minutes and finished with 16 points (6-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in Thursday's 121-118 overtime win over the Warriors.
As his hefty minutes total suggests, Brown didn't face any limitations Thursday as he returned from a three-game absence due to a sore right groin. Though the ugly shooting from the field and free-throw line sullied Brown's overall performance, he should return to his prior form once the groin injury is further in the rear-view mirror. In his first six games of January, before the injury cropped up, Brown averaged 27.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.2 three-pointers per game while converting on 53.4 percent of his field goals and 75.7 percent of his free throws.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Will start in return Thursday
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Brown (groin) will start in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
After missing the Celtics' last three contests with right groin soreness, Brown will return to his spot in the starting lineup, while Derrick White will return to the bench. With Brown back in the lineup, White and Sam Hauser could both see fewer minutes against Golden State on Thursday.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Slated for return
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Brown (groin) will play in Thursday's game against the Warriors, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
Brown has missed three consecutive contests due to soreness in his right groin but will be back in action for Thursday's NBA Finals rematch. He managed to log a full practice Wednesday, which should give fantasy managers confidence that he can handle close to a full workload. Brown's return will steal minutes from Sam Hauser and Derrick White.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Questionable for Thursday
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Brown (groin) is questionable for Thursday's game against Golden State.
Brown was able to fully practice Wednesday, but he's still considered a question mark for Thursday's contest due to right adductor tightness, which has sidelined him for three straight games. He was initially expected to miss about a week, so he appears to be on track with his rehab and should return soon. Before his absence, Brown posted a season-high 41 points (15-21 FG) in a win over New Orleans.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Practices fully Wednesday
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Brown (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Brown has missed the last three games due to a right adductor strain that was expected to sideline him for approximately a week, but he's trending in the right direction. The Celtics haven't yet determined his status for Thursday's game against Golden State, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to game action soon.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Remains out
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Brown (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Hornets, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Brown will miss a third straight game due to a right adductor strain. The absence isn't surprising, as head coach Joe Mazzulla said Thursday that the All-Star forward would likely miss about a week of game action. In Brown's absence, Grant Williams figures to remain in Boston's starting lineup.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Officially ruled out Saturday
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Brown (groin) won't play in Saturday's game versus Charlotte.
Coach Joe Mazzulla said Thursday he expects Brown to miss about a week of action with right adductor tightness. However, the Celtics seem to be treating the star guard as day-to-day. Grant Williams should remain in the starting lineup Saturday in his absence. Brown's next chance to suit up is Monday's rematch with Charlotte, although it appears unlikely he'll be able to play.
Head coach Joe Mazzulla said that Brown (adductor) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets and could miss "a week or two," though the Celtics are treating the forward as day-to-day for the time being, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
Brown posted a season-high 41 points against the Pelicans on Wednesday but will be unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set -- and quite likely longer -- due to left adductor tightness. Grant Williams, Sam Hauser and Malcolm Brogdon are candidates to see increased roles in Brown's absence. For now, Brown can probably be viewed as doubtful for Saturday's game in Charlotte until the Celtics get more information about the extent of his injury.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Questionable against Brooklyn
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Brown is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Nets due to left adductor tightness, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Coming off a season-high 41-point outburst against the Pelicans on Wednesday, Brown is iffy for the second half of a back-to-back set. If the Celtics elect to hold out Brown, supporting players like Derrick White, Malcolm Brogdon and Sam Hauser could all be pressed into expanded roles.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Scores 41 points in win
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Brown closed with 41 points (15-21 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 125-114 victory over the Pelicans.
Brown dominated the Pelicans in this one by hitting 71.4 percent of his field-goal attempts while also collecting his first double-double since Dec. 21 against the Pacers. The Cal product put up a season-high 41 points by drilling shots from all areas of the court, adding nine points from beyond the arc and eight from the free-throw line. Brown is averaging 27.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 blocks over his last six matchups.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Solid effort in Monday's win
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Brown had 19 points (7-21 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 39 minutes during Monday's 107-99 victory over the Bulls.
He and Jayson Tatum were the only two Celtics starters to even score in double digits, but a big night from Grant Williams off the bench provided just enough support for the team's dynamic duo. Since the beginning of December, Brown is averaging a strong 27.5 points, 7.4 boards, 3.1 assists, 2.7 threes and 1.2 steals, and the 26-year-old remains on track for a career-best campaign.
Brown amassed 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Thursday's 124-95 win over the Mavericks.
Brown went just 1-of-4 from the field in the first half while also sinking both of his free-throw attempts for a total of four points. He then knocked down only one of three shot attempts in the third quarter before going 4-of-5 with nine points in the final period to help Boston close out the Mavericks. Brown finished second on the team in scoring with 19 points, though he saw his six-game streak with 25 or more points come to an end.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Near double-double in 30-point game
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Brown finished Sunday's 123-111 loss to Denver with 30 points (12-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 34 minutes.
Brown led the team in scoring, rebounds and shots made from deep, ending up two boards short of a double-double. Brown has tallied at least 30 points and five rebounds on 10 occasions this year.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Dominant against Houston
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Brown finished Tuesday's 126-102 win over the Rockets with 39 points (14-26 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three steals, two assists and one rebound across 35 minutes.
Brown saw plenty of shot volume Tuesday and set a season-high mark in the scoring column while also matching his best total of the year in steals. The 26-year-old wasn't able to generate much production in rebounds or assists, but it was still yet another solid performance. He's scored at least 25 points in five of his last seven appearances and has averaged 28.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.9 steals in 37.7 minutes per game across that span.
