The Celtics could be forced to continue their recent stretch of impressive play without star guard Jaylen Brown.
Brown went down with an apparent ankle injury In the first quarter of a win over the Hawks on Tuesday. It looked and sounded gruesome in the moment, but he was able to walk off under his own power before being ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Jaylen Brown left the game with a right ankle sprain after this play.
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He will not return.
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Here's what we know about Brown's injury so far:
What is Jaylen Brown's injury?
As he was attempting to drive down the lane, Brown stepped on the foot of Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter. The injury was diagnosed as a right ankle sprain.
#NEBHInjuryReport Jaylen Brown (right ankle sprain) will not return.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 2, 2022
According to Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, Brown tested his ankle in the locker room and attempted to return to play, but the team held him out as a precautionary measure with the bigger picture in mind.
Ime Udoka gave an update on Jaylen Brown's sprained ankle pic.twitter.com/kRv4oCiJx1
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How long will Jaylen Brown be out with injury?
As expected, Brown is already ruled out for Thursday's showdown against the Memphis Grizzlies.
#NEBHInjuryReport vs. Memphis:
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 2, 2022
Jaylen Brown (right ankle sprain) - OUT
Per Udoka, Brown will be evaluated over the next couple of days, meaning his status is likely day-to-day for the Celtics' upcoming games.
Coach Udoka says Jaylen Brown’s ankle is still a bit sore and swollen after rolling it in the first quarter. Jaylen wanted to come back and play, but was kept out to be safe. He’ll be evaluated over the next couple of days.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 2, 2022
Brown, 25, is averaging 23.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season. Boston, which improved to 37-27 with the win over Atlanta, has 18 games remaining in the regular season and is now within three games of the East's No. 2 seed.
Celtics schedule 2021-22
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV (US) | National TV (CA) |
| March 3 | vs. Grizzlies | 7:30 p.m. | TNT | – |
| March 6 | vs. Nets | 1 p.m. | ABC | TSN 4 |
| March 9 | at Hornets | 7 p.m. | – | – |
| March 11 | vs. Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | – | – |
| March 13 | vs. Mavericks | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | SN One |
