Celtics Rule Out Jaylen Brown, Luke Kornet for Grizzlies Game

The Boston Celtics will be without All-Star Jaylen Brown and backup center Luke Kornet for their upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a right knee injury and illness, respectively. Brown has been managing knee soreness throughout the season, which has kept him on the injury report, and his absence raises concerns as the playoffs approach. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized the importance of balancing Brown's health while aiming for a successful playoff run, acknowledging the need to keep key players like Brown and Jayson Tatum healthy. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies, who recently fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, are in a tight playoff race and are seeking a confidence boost by defeating a strong Celtics team. With Boston positioned as a top contender, they have won 13 of their last 14 games, indicating their readiness for the postseason despite injury concerns. Brown's status is particularly critical as he aims to meet the eligibility threshold for All-NBA awards while maintaining his performance.