Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Gives Injury Update on Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown should be back before we know it
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Gives Injury Update on Jaylen Brown originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Jaylen Brown has been ruled out of the Boston Celtics ’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, March 27.
He is dealing with Achilles Tendinitis in his left leg. Friday’s game will be the eighth that Brown has missed this season, which, considering the heavy load he carried due to Jayson Tatum’s absence for the majority of the season, is impressive. During his pregame news conference, head coach Joe Mazzulla gave an update on Brown’s injury, noting that the MVP candidate is listed as day-to-day by the team's medical staff.
“(He’s) day-to-day,” Mazzulla said. “He was in today for treatment. He’s day-to-day.
” Brown has pieced together a career year for the Celtics. In 65 appearances, he’s averaging 28. 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5.