Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is cleared for the playoff opener against the Orlando Magic.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been managing lingering knee issues for some time now, but signs point to him being ready to go as the team opens the playoffs against the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Brown missed the final three games of the regular season and had a quiet outing in his last appearance, logging just 22 minutes and scoring six points against the New York Knicks on April 9.
Despite that, he’s now off Boston’s injury report and expected to be at full strength for the postseason.
When asked about his knee ahead of the playoff matchup, Brown kept his response brief.
"I’m not here to talk about my knee, guys," Brown said via RealGM. "It is what it is. I’m focused on Orlando."
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed that Brown will have no restrictions heading into Game 1.
"He looks good," Mazzulla said. "He was able to do everything—no limitations. He’s been great, physically and mentally, really preparing himself, ready to go. So, I love the week that he had."
Brown averaged 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over 63 games this season. As last year’s Finals MVP, his health and performance will be crucial to Boston’s quest to repeat as NBA champions.
