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Jaylen Brown Cleared for Full Playoff Role Despite Knee Injury

The Celtics star forward confirms no minutes restrictions for Game 1 against the Magic after managing a knee impingement with pain injections.

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Overview

  • Jaylen Brown, dealing with a right knee posterior impingement, has resumed full practice participation ahead of the Celtics' playoff opener.
  • Brown confirmed he will not face any minutes restrictions in the first-round series against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden.
  • The All-Star forward received pain-management injections after missing the final three games of the regular season to address the injury.
  • Head coach Joe Mazzulla stated that Brown looks good, practiced without limitations, and is physically and mentally prepared for the playoffs.
  • As the defending NBA champions, the Celtics aim to repeat their title, with Brown's health and performance critical to their success.