Celtics' Jaylen Brown Out with Back Spasms March 18

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics has been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a right knee posterior impingement. This injury follows his recent back spasms that caused him to exit early in a previous matchup against the same team. Over the season, Brown has played 56 games, contributing to a 40-16 record for the Celtics when he is active. In his absence, Sam Hauser is expected to start at small forward, while Payton Pritchard may also see increased playing time. The Celtics are currently locked into the No. 2 seed, prompting cautious management of Brown's injuries. His recent performances included scoring 8 points against the Nets and averaging 22.8 points per game this season.