Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Brown closed Monday's 116-110 victory over the Raptors with 22 points (9-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists in 39 minutes.
Brown looked active on both ends of the court, and while he couldn't extend his double-double streak, it's worth noting that he ended just two boards and two assists shy from reaching a triple-double. Brown has also been remarkably consistent on offense, scoring at least 20 points in all but one appearance since the beginning of November.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Second straight double-double
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Brown finished with 34 points (10-20 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 10 rebounds, four blocks, two assists and two steals over 40 minutes during Sunday's 103-92 victory over the Nets.
Brown recorded his second straight double-double, doing so while getting off to a fast start by making all five of his three-point attempts en route to a 20-point first quarter. The production in the defensive categories were an added bonus from Brown, who had failed to record a steal or block in his previous three outings.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Game-tying three Friday
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Brown closed with 37 points (12-23 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 14 rebounds and five assists over 46 minutes during Friday's 120-116 overtime loss to Miami.
Brown nailed a game-tying three-pointer with 2.0 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. In the extra period, he scored four of Boston's six points. He has scored at least 20 points in 13 straight contests and is averaging 27.8 points while making 55.0 percent of his shot attempts in that span. His 37 points and 14 points Friday were both season highs.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Returns with all-around showing
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Brown amassed 26 points (10-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 134-121 victory over the Heat.
Brown returned after missing one game due to a neck injury, finishing second on the Celtics in scoring and rebounding while tying for second in assists in the win. Brown has tallied at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists four times this season.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Available Wednesday
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Brown (neck) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Brown will return following a one-game absence. Across his past seven appearances, he's averaging 27.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals in 33.7 minutes.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Questionable Wednesday
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Brown (neck) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat.
Brown sat out Monday's win over the Hornets due to a sore neck, as did Al Horford (back), which prompted Grant Williams and Blake Griffin to start. If Brown is out again, Williams should remain in the starting five.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Ruled out with stiff neck
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Brown (neck) will not play Monday against Charlotte, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports.
Brown was questionable coming into the day but will be held out on the second night of a back-to-back set. Jayson Tatum figures to take on even more offensive responsibility with Brown out, while Grant Williams, Sam Hauser and Derrick White could all benefit from his absence.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Questionable Monday
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Brown is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Charlotte with neck soreness.
Brown didn't show any obvious signs of injury in Sunday's win over the Wizards, during which he produced a season-high 36 points to go with five rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes. Though Brown is appearing on the Celtics' injury report with the stiff neck, it's possible that his potential absence Monday is more a result of Boston finishing off a back-to-back set. If Brown isn't available Monday, Sam Hauser and Grant Williams would likely see increased roles.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Erupts for 31 points
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Brown provided 31 points (13-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 win over the Mavericks.
Brown had an efficient shooting night and also recorded two steals, the fourth time he's done so over his last five games. He finished second on his team in scoring behind Jayson Tatum, who also turned in a stellar performance. Brown has put up 30 or more points three times so far in November over 10 matchups.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: All-around showing in victory
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Brown totaled 27 points (10-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 117-109 win over the Pelicans.
Brown led the Celtics in scoring and rebounding during Friday's win, finishing three assists short of a triple-double. Brown tied a season-high mark in rebounds, and he scored at least 20 points with five or more rebounds and five or more assists for the third time.
Brown racked up 22 points (10-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two steals across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 126-101 victory over the Hawks.
Brown finished the game on a strong note, going a perfect 5-of-5 from the field for 10 points in the fourth quarter while also grabbing two steals in the final period as Boston ran away with the win. The Celtics guard had just 12 points coming into the final quarter on 5-of-12 shooting and was 0-for-5 from beyond the arc in the first half. He's scored 20 or more points in all but two games this season, though he's now just 1-for-11 from three over his last two contests. Brown also failed to record an assist Wednesday for the first time all season.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Strong effort in win Monday
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Brown totaled 26 points (11-21 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals across 41 minutes during Monday's 126-122 victory over Oklahoma City.
Brown returned following a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, and he didn't show any rust en route to his fifth straight game with at least 20 points. The absence last Saturday against the Pistons was the first contest he missed in the entire campaign, so look for him to continue with his usual workload as one of Boston's main scoring threats. He will try to extend his streak of games with at least 20 points when the Celtics visit the Hawks on Wednesday.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Not listed on injury report
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Brown isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's matchup against the Thunder.
Brown was sidelined for Saturday's game due to a left knee contusion, but his absence can likely be attributed partially to rest, as the Celtics are playing three games in four days. Across 12 appearances, the veteran wing has averaged 25.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 36.4 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Ruled out Saturday
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Brown (knee) will not take the floor for Saturday's meeting with the Pistons, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Brown will sit Saturday due to a left knee contusion, joining Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) and Al Horford (back) on the sideline. Derrick White is the favorite to enter the starting lineup while Sam Hauser is also likely to receive an expanded role. Brown's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Thunder.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Questionable Saturday
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Brown is considered questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pistons due to a left knee contusion.
Brown's availability for the contest will have major implications on the team's chances of picking up the win Saturday with Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) and Al Horford (back) already ruled out. If Brown can't go, either Derrick White or Sam Hauser would likely join the starting five.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Pours in 30 points
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Brown finished with 30 points (11-19 FG, 2-6 3PT, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 128-112 win over Detroit.
Brown turned in his second 30-point performance in three games, and he managed to clean up his turnovers Wednesday evening after committing seven turnovers Monday against the Grizzlies. The California product has been close to numerous double-doubles so far this season, but he's secured only one in 11 contests so far.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Near double-double in win
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Brown amassed 21 points (8-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Monday's 109-106 win over the Grizzlies.
Brown struggled with his three-point shot and committed a season-high seven turnovers but still scored at least 20 points for an eighth time across 10 appearances. The veteran forward also fell one rebound shy of his second double-double of the campaign. On the season, Brown is averaging 24.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists in 37.2 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Paces squad in scoring
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Brown closed with 30 points (10-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 133-118 victory over the Knicks.
Brown has now dropped 30 points in two of his last three games while also racking up a handful of boards and a few assists along the way. He's scored somewhat efficiently from the field over this stretch (26-for-59) but has struggled from beyond the arc where he's shooting 37.5 percent since the start of November.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Upgraded back to available
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Brown (illness) will play in Friday's game versus the Bulls, Keith Smith of Spotrac reports.
Brown was listed as questionable due to a non-COVID illness but is now expected to play Friday. Brown has averaged 26.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks in 37.6 minutes across seven games this season. The All-Star guard should continue to start and be a high-volume scorer Friday despite his current aliment.
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Celtics' Jaylen Brown: Downgraded to questionable
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Brown is now questionable for Friday's matchup against the Bulls due to a non-COVID illness, Chris Forsberg reports.
Brown's late addition to the injury report does not bode well for his Friday status, considering how close to tipoff he was downgraded. Considering Friday's game is the first of a back-to-back set, there is a legitimate chance Brown does not play against the Bulls.
