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February 1, 2026
Double-double in blowout win
Brown totaled 30 points (12-20 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 107-79 win over the Bucks.
Analysis
Brown returned from a one-game absence due to left hamstring tightness and a right knee contusion with a standout showing, leading all scorers with 30 points in a Celtics blowout win. Sunday marked the 29-year-old's ninth double-double of the season, five of which have come in games featuring 30-plus points. Brown's strong play this campaign has resulted in starting honors for the Eastern Conference in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
January 31, 2026
Fades injury report
Brown (hamstring/knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Bucks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Analysis
Brown has been working through lingering knee and hamstring issues and was held out of Friday's win over the Kings. The All-Star forward is set to return Sunday, which means Baylor Scheierman will likely revert to a reserve role. Brown averaged 29.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.3 threes and 0.8 steals over 35.7 minutes per game in January.
January 30, 2026
Sitting out Friday
Brown (hamstring/knee) will not play Friday against the Kings, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis
Brown was listed as doubtful heading into the day while he manages left hamstring tightness and a right knee contusion, so his absence Friday is fully expected. The Celtics haven't indicated that either injury is a major concern for Brown, but his status will still need to be monitored leading up to Sunday's game against the Bucks. His absence Friday should open up elevated minutes for Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman, while Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons could see increased usage.
January 29, 2026
Doubtful for Friday
Brown is considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Kings due to a right knee contusion and left hamstring tightness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Analysis
Brown appears headed for a night off as he deals with several lower-body injuries. If he's downgraded to out before tipoff, look for Hugo Gonzalez to draw a start at small forward.
January 29, 2026
Struggles in loss to Atlanta
Brown recorded 21 points (9-20 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 117-106 loss to the Hawks.
Analysis
The Celtics struggled to generate much offense and had a rough night from three-point territory, shooting 9-for-34 from beyond the arc. Brown didn't get a single three-pointer to fall in his 29 minutes of floor time, and per Jay King of The Athletic, he acknowledged after the game that he didn't play to his standards. It was an off night for the four-time All-Star, but managers can anticipate a bounce-back performance Friday with a favorable matchup against the Kings.
January 27, 2026
Puts up 20 points in win
Brown accumulated 20 points (8-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 102-94 victory over Portland.
Analysis
Brown joined Payton Pritchard as the only other Boston starter to reach the 20-point threshold. Brown also led the Celtics on the boards and in steals, and he set a new season high in swipes. The star forward had a below-average night as a scorer by his standards but still managed to extend his streak of 20-plus-point games to 10.