Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is not listed on the team’s injury report and will play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday for their third game of the season.
The Boston Celtics come into this game with an impressive offensive record, averaging 121 points per game, which ranks them second in the league. Their scoring success can be attributed to a balanced approach, with three starters averaging over 20 points per game.
While excelling at 2-point shooting, the Celtics have struggled in the painted area, currently sitting in 28th place in the standings. NBA in this category. However, their prowess from beyond the arc makes up for this deficiency, leading the league in 3-point attempts and makes per game, averaging nearly 17 per game.
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Additionally, the Celtics demonstrated strong ball security, which is a hallmark of their offense. This ability to protect the basketball has added another layer of difficulty for opponents trying to slow down the Celtics’ high-octane offense when it’s firing on all cylinders.
What happened to Jaylen Brown?
Jaylen Brown has been notably involved in four of Boston’s six recent clashes. However, he missed one game with a hip contusion and was sidelined during Sunday’s win over the Wizards with a lingering right ankle sprain.
He was upgraded to play after initially being listed as questionable against the Detroit Pistons for the first set of the back-to-back.
It’s worth noting that Jaylen Brown’s absence coincided with matchups against teams with sub-.500 records, including back-to-back games.
With the Celtics now heading into a four-game stretch, prioritizing player health becomes paramount as the playoffs approach. The team’s objective remains to ensure that its squad is in optimal condition for the playoffs.
Jaylen Brown Stats vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 23 games he played against the Chicago Bulls, he went 16-7. Jaylen Brown averaged 19.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists with 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks on 44.5% shooting from the field, including 44.5% from the line. 3 points and 73.8% from the free throw line.
This season, in the two games he played, he averaged 25.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists with 0.5 steals and 1.0 blocks.
How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls?
The marquee Eastern Conference matchup between the Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Chicago and NBC Sports Boston for home and away coverage.
