Celtics’ Brown OK for Game 1 despite hamstring

BOSTON — Celtics star Jaylen Brown plans to play in Sunday’s Recreation 1 towards the Milwaukee Bucks as he battles a proper hamstring harm.

Brown aggravated the harm Monday in his staff’s close-out Recreation 4 victory over the Brooklyn Nets and wanted the time without work and remedy between collection to have the ability to play. Each Celtics coach Ime Udoka and president Brad Stevens stated this week there was some concern the harm would have an effect on Brown throughout their Jap Convention semifinal collection.

“It was important to have a pair days off, so credit score to us taking good care of enterprise so we will have that,” Brown stated after going by follow Saturday morning. “I did some exams this week, acquired some remedy, must be able to roll.”

Brown has been battling the problem throughout the season. He first suffered the harm in November, a Grade 1 pressure, and missed eight video games. However when he got here again in December, he labored for 5 video games earlier than shutting down once more for 5 extra video games to offer the hamstring relaxation.

This time the harm is not as extreme, however it’s a issue because the high-stakes collection begins.

“Anytime you are coping with a lingering harm, you wish to be precautious and cautious. However I believe I am OK,” Brown stated. “This one is on the decrease finish of the spectrum, so I will be positive.”