After the game, the Celtics announced news surrounding Brown that fans will want to keep an eye on. This is especially true because it could have an impact on their Wednesday night matchup against the Detroit Pistons, who are currently in the midst of a seven-game winning streak.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7)
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Brown has officially popped up on Boston’s injury report. This is a new designation for the reigning NBA Finals MVP as he has missed just two games during the month of February.
If Brown is unable to go, the Celtics will certainly rely more heavily on Jayson Tatum to carry the offensive load. Additionally, it would not be a surprise if Payton Pritchard assumes a larger role off the bench to provide additional scoring, especially if Sam Hauser, who is listed as questionable, also misses the game against the Pistons.
While the extent of Brown’s injury is not known, it is fair to wonder if the team is just being cautious. They are on the second night of a back-to-back and are set to take on the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, who remain six games ahead of Boston in the standings.
Regardless, if Brown is forced to miss any time, Celtics fans will hope that he is not out for long. He is an essential part of Boston’s success and will continue to prove so as they aim to make another championship run.
