The Boston Celtics have been dealt a double injury blow. Jaylen Brown is a doubt for the Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic. The Celtics currently lead 3-1 in their series against the Magic. They lost Game 3 but have won the remaining three.
Brown has played in all four games but has been constantly suffering from a knee injury. He has been doubtful for three games now, but has been forcing himself to play.
Apart from Brown, Jrue Holiday is another injury issue for the Celtics. He has been suffering from a hamstring injury and hasn't played in the last two games. He is out of Game 5 as well.
Celtics, though, could secure their path to the next round of the playoffs with a win in Game 5 against the Magic.
Jrue Holiday is again OUT for Game 5 vs Orlando, per the Celtics.
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Jaylen Brown is again questionable.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been vocal about Magic's physicality
Jaylen Brown has already been vocal about Magic's physicality during the series. In Game 3, he suffered a dislocated index finger after being pulled to the ground by Cole Anthony.
While Brown continued, he expressed displeasure at Magic's physical play after the game. Brown said, "They get away with a lot … There might be a fight break out or something, because it’s starting to feel like it’s not even basketball, and the refs are just not controlling their environment. So it is what it is. If you want to fight it out, we can do that. We can fight to see who goes to the second round."
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Game 5 between the Celtics and the Magic takes place on April 29. With a win at home, the Celtics will reach the next round.
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