Celtics SG/SF Jaylen Brown is dealing with an illness ahead of Monday’s game vs. the Pacers. As a result, the team is listing Brown as questionable.
The illness also kept Brown out of Friday’s game vs. the Toronto Raptors. However, he is officially available to play on Monday, according to the latest reports.
Let’s take a look at the latest Jaylen Brown injury update for tonight's game and find out if he's playing.
Jaylen Brown Injury Update: Is Brown Playing Tonight?
The Celtics are officially listing Brown as questionable for Monday’s game due to a non-COVID-related illness. Brown did miss Saturday’s 112-96 win vs. the Toronto Raptors after being listed as doubtful leading up to the game due to an illness.
However, the latest news reports have confirmed that Brown will be available to play vs. the Pacers. However, he is still dealing with the illness.
It’s worth noting that the Celtics were playing on the second night of a back-to-back after securing a 129-116 win vs. the Miami Heat on Friday.
Brown did suit up for Friday’s game and scored 30 points on 9-of-18 shooting.
Brown has been a model of consistency throughout the season up to this point. After all, the Celtics have needed his presence with F Jayson Tatum being out for the season due to a torn Achilles.
The Celtics star is averaging 29.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, while shooting 36.5% from deep in 26 games this season. Brown has even elevated his scoring numbers to the tune of 32.7 points and a 43.3% shooting clip from three in December.
Jaylen Brown Stats, Projections vs. Pacers Tonight
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Based on these projections, PrizePicks is projecting Brown to get a full allotment of minutes, as these are unadjusted from his normal projections.
- 29.5 Points
- 41.5 PRA
- 6.5 Rebounds
- 5 Assists
- 45.5 Points Fantasy Score
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The Celtics will get star SG Jaylen Brown for Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. Brown is currently listed as questionable due to an illness, but is available to play.
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