Jaylen Brown is doubtful to return against the Phoenix Suns after missing Tuesday’s 123-107 win over the Utah Jazz for the Boston Celtics. Brown has been healthy for most of the season, but has been a vital part of the team’s injury report in recent games. He has missed six games this year.
The Celtics All-Star is averaging 22.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 59 appearances. However, Boston has won all of its games in Brown’s absence this year. But most of them were easy games. The Celtics will need him against the Suns, who will have Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal on the court.
Brown will be a game decision for Thursday.
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What happened to Jaylen Brown?
Brown is on the The Celtics injury report, citing a left hip contusion. Prior to this injury, he suffered from back and shoulder injuries. Brown has been questionable for four straight games, but has only missed one game. With Kristaps Porzingis out, he could dress Thursday.
If Brown doesn’t enter this contest, Sam Hauser will likely continue to start in his place.
Jaylen Brown Stats vs. Phoenix Suns
Brown played in 11 games against the Suns. He is averaging 17.0 ppg, 5.7 ppg and 2.5 ppg against Western Conference contenders. Brown has been on the winning side eight times against the Suns.
He had 27 points on 47.6% shooting in Saturday’s game against the Suns. The Celtics won 117-107. The All-Star forward provides more defensive depth against Phoenix on Thursday. Brown could be over Devin Booker or Bradley Beal for this contest.
This could be important for the Celtics to win again and end a 2-0 streak in this potential 2024. NBA Preview of the finale.
How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Boston Celtics?
TNT and Tru TV will nationally broadcast the Phoenix Suns vs. Boston Celtics game. Arizona Family 3TV/Arizona Family Sports and NBC Sports Boston will provide local coverage. Fans outside the United States can watch the action live online via NBA League Pass. The alert is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Suns enter this competition trailing three wins in their last six games. The Celtics, meanwhile, are on a three-game winning streak after unexpectedly losing back-to-back games.
The teams have split the season series over their last five games. The Celtics, however, remain the favorites to win on Thursday. They have just three losses at TD Garden and have the better momentum heading into the game.
