Jaylen Brown wasn't originally on Boston's injury report for the team's second-last game of the regular season, but he was a late addition due to a right finger laceration.
Prior to the game, Jared Weiss of The Athletic tweeted a photo of Brown's right hand wrapped in a bandage. The two-time All-Star said he knocked over a glass vase while watering his plants and cut his hand while picking it up, leading to five stitches.
Brown was "pissed" but expected to be ready for the playoffs.
Has Brown been cleared for Game 1 of Boston's first-round matchup with Atlanta? Here's the latest on his status.
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Is Jaylen Brown playing vs. Hawks tonight?
The Celtics haven't released an injury report for Saturday's game yet, so his status is still unknown.
However, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla revealed that Brown went through all of the team's practice without any restrictions on Thursday, April 13. Brown was said to have practiced with just some tape on his injured hand.
Jaylen Brown practiced without limitations Thursday, according to Joe Mazzulla.
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) April 13, 2023
Jaylen did some 1-on-1 defensive work after the session. Looked like he was utilizing his left hand more — probably just being cautious — but blocked a shot at one point. pic.twitter.com/0AIfzWi5AG
Brown was Boston's second-leading scorer this season with a career-best 26.6 points per game. He also averaged 6.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
What channel is Celtics vs. Hawks on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Game 1 of Celtics vs. Hawks will be broadcast on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Celtics vs. Hawks start time
- Date: Saturday, April 15
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. PT
Game 1 of Celtics vs. Hawks will tip off shortly after 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 15. The game will be played at Boston's TD Garden.
Celtics vs. Hawks 2023 NBA Playoffs first round schedule
The Hawks earned the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference with a win over the Heat in the Play-In Tournament.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| April 15 | Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 18 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| April 21 | Game 3 | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 23 | Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT |
| April 25 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| April 27 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| April 29 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
