Celtics' Jaylen Brown Cleared to Play in Game 1 vs. Magic

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown has been cleared to play without any minutes restriction in Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, following a bone bruise and posterior impingement in his right knee that had limited his availability and effectiveness late in the regular season. Brown missed several games and received pain management injections, but both he and head coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized that he participated fully in practices and is physically and mentally ready for the postseason. Brown declined to discuss his injury in detail, focusing on the upcoming matchup and expressing appreciation for the team's cautious approach to his recovery. Teammates and coaches reported that Brown looked strong in practice, and the Celtics enter the playoffs with a healthy roster and high expectations. Despite missing more than 30 minutes of playing time in a game since mid-March, the team deliberately managed his workload to ensure peak readiness for the playoffs. The Celtics, secured as the No. 2 seed, are considered heavy favorites but are not underestimating their opponent.