On Wednesday night, the Boston Celtics will play the Charlotte Hornets (at home).
The Celtics are coming off 108-81 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks (in Wisconsin).
Payton Pritchard led the way with 25 points, four rebounds and nine assists while shooting 10/23 from the field and 5/10 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
Boston Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown Update
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – DECEMBER 7: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics warms up ahead of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on December 7, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Jaylen Brown missed the last game due to an illness, but he will be available for Wednesday (as he is not on the injury report).
Underdog NBA wrote: “Jaylen Brown (illness) not on injury report for Wednesday.”
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
Brown is in the middle of an outstanding season with averages of 29.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 48.2% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range in 54 games.
He is in his 10th season (all with Boston).
Keith Smith of Spotrac added: “Jayson Tatum (out) is the only player on the Celtics injury report for tomorrow’s vs the Hornets. Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta are both off the injury report and available to play.”
GettyBOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 21: (L-R) Jaylen Brown, Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum attend the Premiere of HBO Original Documentary Series “Celtics City” on February 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images for HBO)
The Celtics come into the night as the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-20 record in 61 games.
They have won eight out of their last ten games (and are in the middle of a three-game winning streak).
@KalshiHoops wrote: “NBA Most PPG Without FTs This Season: 24.4 — Luka Doncic 23.9 — Anthony Edwards 23.6 — Tyrese Maxey 23.6 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23.5 — Jaylen Brown 23.3 — Donovan Mitchell 22.3 — Steph Curry 22.1 — Nikola Jokic 22.1 — Kawhi Leonard 21.8 — Jalen Brunson”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Following the Hornets, the Celtics will play their next game on Friday night when they remain at home to host the Dallas Mavericks.
At home, they are 20-9 in 29 games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
On the other side of the matchup, the Hornets are the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference 30-31 record in 61 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).
Before the Celtics, the Hornets will play their next game on Tuesday night when they host the Dallas Mavericks.
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