Celtics Jaylen Brown on his masked return

For the primary time shortly, the Boston Celtics had a clear harm report (exterior of Danilo Gallinari), which meant the return of Jaylen Brown to the beginning lineup. Brown had been out of the lineup earlier than the All-Star break following a collision with star teammate Jayson Tatum which resulted in a facial fracture for Brown. After getting fitted for a masks, Brown made his triumphant return through the All-Star Recreation, and led Crew LeBron in scoring with 35 factors, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists.

“It’s gonna take some getting used to,” stated Brown on sporting a masks. “Some issues that I gotta regulate and adapt to, however I’ll. At this time was the primary, I might say, actual sport with it on, and I believe it went superb. Nevertheless it’s gonna undoubtedly take some getting used to and a few changes, and with the ability to adapt to it. However, up to now so good.”

For what it’s price, Brown appeared nice and didn’t appear to overlook a beat, scoring 30 factors on 11-of-24 taking pictures to go together with 11 rebounds, three assists and a block. Whereas he nonetheless had three turnovers, the star ahead didn’t appear to be hesitant with the masks on, and stored up his aggressive play on the offensive finish, driving by way of contact and end on the rim on a number of events.

“It’s fairly thick. Typically it will get a bit sizzling in your face,” stated Brown on his masks. “However I felt protected. I didn’t draw back from contact, I didn’t really feel like I needed to alter my sport a bit or something like that. So, it’s a bit uncomfortable at occasions, after which generally you gotta get your head round and be sure you see all the things.”

Brown first sustained the harm on February eighth, and by Friday, February tenth, he was recognized with a maxillary facial fracture. President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens was capable of report that Brown wouldn’t want surgical procedure, and in spite of everything of that, Brown solely missed 4 video games (4 and a half in the event you embrace the second half of their matchup in opposition to the 76ers). All issues thought of, Jaylen’s progress and fast restoration are spectacular, however he isn’t out of the woods but.

“My guess is round someplace between 4 to 6 weeks,” stated Brown when requested about his restoration timetable and the way lengthy he could should put on the masks. “I believe per week has already glided by, with the All-Star (break). We’re going to be actual acquainted with one another after this period.”

With solely 22 video games remaining within the season, Brown could possibly be enjoying with out a masks anytime from the center to the top of March; Boston will solely have 4 video games in April earlier than the playoffs kick off, as they proceed to carry the highest seed within the Jap Convention. After coping with so many accidents through the years, together with this season, the Celtics had been lucky that Jaylen Brown’s harm was no more extreme or required surgical procedure.

The Celtics will swimsuit up once more on Saturday evening as they tackle the Philadelphia 76ers on the highway, 8:30PM EST tipoff.