Celtics Make Big Jaylen Brown Announcement on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Apr 28, 2025 4:54 PM ET

The Boston Celtics hold a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Boston has arguably the most star-studded group in the NBA, courting Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Kristaps Porzingis and more.

While the Celtics have clear momentum in the first-round series against Orlando, they were recently hit with an updated report on an injured superstar.

Before their game against the Magic on Tuesday, Brown has been listed as questionable, currently nursing a right knee posterior impingement.

Brown has been available for all four previous matchups in the first round, averaging 23 points per game against the Magic.

Injury Report for tomorrow vs. Orlando:

Jaylen Brown (right knee posterior impingement) - QUESTIONABLE
Jrue Holiday (right hamstring strain) - OUT
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 28, 2025

In Boston's Game 4 victory over the Orlando Magic, Brown recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds and one assist.

Throughout the season, Brown has posted 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

Brown's teammate, Jrue Holiday, was also listed on the injury report. While there's still a chance that Brown can suit up for Game 5 in Boston, Holiday has officially been ruled out for the contest, dealing with a right hamstring strain.

The loss of Brown would certainly be a major blow for head coach Joe Mazzulla and the company, especially having to deal with Holiday also sidelined, but the Celtics star was also listed on the injury report ahead of Game 4 and eventually got the nod.

Boston's Game 5 matchup against the Magic is scheduled to be played on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden. It will be televised on NBA TV.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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