Jaylen Brown Out with Back Spasms, Fined $35K for Officiating Rant

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is out for Monday's game against the Pacers due to lower-back spasms, an expected absence after being listed as doubtful. Additionally, Brown was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Monday for public criticism of officiating following the team's 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Brown, who scored 27 points without a single free throw attempt in that game, stated he would "take the fine" for his comments. This marks his first fine this season for such criticism.