On Friday night, the Boston Celtics will host the New Orleans Pelicans at TD Garden.
The Celtics are coming off a 112-106 loss to the New York Knicks (in Manhattan).
Jaylen Brown did not play in the game.
Boston Celtics Make Jaylen Brown Announcement
GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Thunder 119-109.
For Friday’s game, the Celtics have announced that Brown is being listed as questionable on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Jaylen Brown (Achilles) questionable Friday.”
GettyJaylen 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.
Brown is having another fantastic season for the Celtics.
The ten-year veteran is averaging 28.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.6% from the field and 34.4% from three-point range in 70 games.
Real App wrote (on April 7): “Jaylen Brown becomes the 8th player in Celtics history to score 2,000+ PTS in a season.”
Celtics Ahead Of Pelicans Showdown
GettyHead Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Celtics come into the night as the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 54-26 record in 80 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 28-11 at home).
Following the Pelicans, the Celtics will finish up their season on Sunday when they host the Orlando Magic.
GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talks with head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on March 08, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101.
The Celtics won the 2024 NBA Championship over the Dallas Mavericks, but they are coming off a season where they lost in the second round of the playoffs.
If they can remain healthy, they will be seen as a team that has an excellent chance to make the 2026 NBA Finals.
Brown’s NBA Career
GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at TD Garden on March 18, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Brown was the third pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at Cal.
He has spent his entire career playing for the Celtics, making five NBA All-Star Games (and winning the 2024 NBA Finals MVP Award).
The 29-year-old has career averages of 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.8% from the field in 673 games.
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