The Boston Celtics ruled out guard Jaylen Brown for Sunday’s avenue recreation against the Washington Wizards due to a right ankle sprain.
Brown didn’t seem the worse for put on on Thursday after scoring 37 factors in Boston’s 127-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Brown, 27, is averaging 28.9 factors per sport considering the All-Star break. All told, he is contributing 23.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 60 video games (all starts) this season for the Celtics (52-14).
Forward Jayson Tatum, who has team-best averages in factors (27.0) and rebounds (8.3) per sport this season, is handy to play in Sunday’s contest despite nursing a right ankle injury.
Center Kristaps Porzingis will sit out on Sunday while dealing with a right hamstring strain. He is contributing 20.4 points, 7.0 boards and two assists in 46 video games (all starts) this season.
