With only eight regular-season games remaining, the top-seeded Boston Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and their teammates, continue to dominate the Eastern Conference. They appear to be preparing to face the defending NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, in a probable seven-game series.
The Celtics, who have already secured a playoff spot and maintained their lead in the East, are eager to maintain their momentum as they prepare for the NBA playoffs. Their recent form demonstrates their commitment, with victories in eight of their previous ten games.
However, the club confronts a setback as they approach the end of the regular season. Jaylen Brown, a key player in their lineup, is out due to a hand injury.
According to Noa Dalzell of SB Nation, Brown will sit out Monday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, via Legion Hoops.
Brown’s absence is concerning, given his importance to the team’s performance this season. With the playoffs approaching and the first round set to begin on April 20, the Celtics are keen to have all of their key players healthy and ready to play.
Brown is currently averaging 23.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, with career-high shooting percentages of 50.2% from the field and 35.8% from three.
If Jaylen Brown’s injury persists into the postseason, the Boston Celtics may find themselves in a difficult situation, with powerful opponents such as the Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat seeing a chance to exploit any weakness.
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