The Boston Celtics will take on the Miami Heat tonight at the TD Garden. The Celtics are as indomitable this season as they were last season. Currently on a 9-game win streak, the defending champions do not look to stop at nothing. What makes the Celtics a force to be reckoned with is the formidable duo at the front. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown together are a point machine which does not run out of battery. With them on the side, the Celtics will always enter the court as the favorites. Without them, the opposite team might have a chance. So, what's it going to be tonight? Jayson Tatum is confirmed fit for the game but the suspense on Brown stands. So, let's take a look at the Boston Celtics injury report to figure out whether Jaylen Brown will play tonight or not.
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Jaylen Brown Injury Report
Jaylen Brown is listed in the injury report released by the Celtics ahead of the game against the Heat. He is marked as "questionable" for the game due to a knee injury. Brown did not feature in the game against the Grizzlies the other day and may not play tonight as well. However, the management will take the final call on whether the star guard will play tonight or not.
Brown has been averaging 22.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this season, thus his absence could come as a big setback for the Celtics.
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Boston Celtics Injury Report
Aside from Jaylen Brown, three more players are listed in the Boston Celtics injury report. Here's the entire list.
- Al Horford: Questionable due to a toe injury
- Jrue Holiday: Questionable due to a shoulder injury
- Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable due to illness
- Jaylen Brown: Questionable due to a knee injury
As for the Heat, the list of players who will miss out is quite lengthy.
- Nikola Jovic: Out due to hand injury
- Kevin Love: Out due to personal reasons
- Duncan Robinson: Out due to back issue
- Andrew Wiggins: Out due to a hamstring injury
- Drew Smith G: Out for the season due to Achilles injury
The Boston Celtics will enter as overwhelming favorites in this game, but the Miami Heat have the squad which can compete, can they stop this unstoppable force as well, is the question. With all to look forward to let's see what transpires in the Celtics vs Heat game.