Jaylen Brown Ruled Out Thursday Against Knicks with Achilles Injury

Jaylen Brown has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks due to an Achilles injury. This setback follows a period of high-level performance where Brown helped anchor the Celtics' 50-win season. Brown, a key leader for the team's title push, recently expressed a renewed sense of confidence. His absence is considered significant, with analysts noting it impacts the betting line by more than a point for the high-stakes matchup at Madison Square Garden.