Jaylen Brown Sidelined with Achilles Injury

Jaylen Brown was ruled out for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. While initial reports cited a calf issue, subsequent updates confirmed he is dealing with an Achilles injury. Brown is currently listed as day-to-day while focusing on his recovery for the final stretch of the season. With Brown unavailable, the Celtics successfully navigated their matchup against the Hawks by relying on a high-scoring performance from Payton Pritchard.