The Boston Celtics continue to defy expectations and come into their matchup against the Phoenix Suns off the back of a commanding 111-89 win over the rival Los Angeles Lakers. Jaylen Brown recorded 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists but picked up a minor knee injury that placed him on the injury report for the Suns game.
Brown was initially listed as questionable with a right knee contusion, per the official injury report, as the Celtics continue to navigate multiple absences, including that of Jayson Tatum. However, the Celtics star has since been downgraded to out.
The Suns meanwhile, remain heavily shorthanded with multiple players sidelined, including Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks.
*Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)*
Jaylen Brown injury status vs. Suns
Jaylen Brown being out introduces some uncertainty for a Celtics team that has leaned heavily on his elite two-way production throughout the season. The All-Star wing is averaging 29.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, all career highs. The injury doesn't seem to be too serious, but Boston is playing it safe with a showdown against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Expect Brown to suit up for that one after missing Tuesday's game in Phoenix.
Elsewhere on the injury report, two-way guard Max Shulga is unavailable due to G League assignment, while rookie big Amari Williams is considered doubtful while on assignment. Regardless, the Celtics have won eight of their last nine games and sit at 37-19.
The Suns produced just 77 points in their most recent loss to Portland, their lowest total since 2017. Grayson Allen is questionable with knee and ankle injury management, while key scorers Devin Booker (hip strain) and Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture) are out, removing over 45 combined points per game from the lineup.
Jordan Goodwin is sidelined with a calf strain, Haywood Highsmith is out due to knee injury management, and Cole Anthony is unavailable while away from the team.
Celtics injury report
Jaylen Brown: out (right knee contusion)
Jayson Tatum: out (right Achilles repair)
Max Shulga: out (G League two-way)
Amari Williams: doubtful (G League assignment)
Suns injury report
Grayson Allen: questionable (right knee and ankle injury management)
Devin Booker: out (right hip strain)
Dillon Brooks: out (left hand fracture)
Jordan Goodwin: out (left calf strain)
Haywood Highsmith: out (right knee injury management)
Cole Anthony: out (not with team)
