Overview

• Jaylen Brown underwent pain management injections this week to address a persistent bone bruise in his right knee, aiming to be ready for the playoffs starting April 19 or 20.
• The injury has caused Brown to miss key games recently, including Thursday's loss to the Orlando Magic, which made him ineligible for postseason awards due to not meeting the 65-game minimum requirement.
• Brown's teammates, including Kristaps Porzingis, have emphasized the importance of rest and recovery to ensure his availability for the Celtics' title defense.
• The injury has visibly impacted Brown's performance, with his scoring average this season dropping to its lowest since 2019-20 at 20.2 points per game.
• The Celtics, locked into the No. 2 seed, are prioritizing Brown's health as they prepare to face either the Magic or Hawks in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.