Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is expected to be sidelined during the NBA All-Star break with a facial contusion, according to reports. a report from The Athletic Wednesday. Brown, who missed the previous game with a non-COVID illness, left the game after colliding with Jayson Tatum under the basket as both went for an offensive rebound.
Brown appeared to catch Tatum’s elbow on the left side of his head. He went to the ground and was slow to get up; when he did, he went straight to the dressing room, rubbing his left eye and temple.
The team announced at the start of the third quarter that he had a facial contusion and would not return. After the game, coach Joe Mazzulla said he had no further information, but Brogdon said Brown appeared to be in pain when he left.
“I called him but he didn’t answer,” Mazzulla said. “But I’ll get to it as soon as possible. I hope he’s okay.”
If Brown misses the All-Star Game, he will be the fourth player to be ruled out of the star-studded event in Salt Lake City. Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson will also miss the All-Star Game on February 19.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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