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Celtics Get Good News on the Health Front Ahead of Game 2 vs. Hawks

The Celtics aim to build off their 112-99 Game 1 win and head to Atlanta with a 2-0 lead.

Bobby Krivitsky

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In the first half of the Celtics' 112-99 win over the Hawks in the series opener, the laceration in Jaylen Brown's right hand split open, requiring a trip to the locker room.

That didn't stop the two-time All-Star from leading all scorers with 29 points in Game 1, producing 18 in the paint, the most of all participants.

Post-game, Brown conveyed about the laceration in his strong hand, which he said he cut picking up a glass vase he knocked over watering his plants, "It's a constant adjustment, making sure I get a good grip on the ball."

The Georgia native, who went 12/23 from the field (52.2 percent) but 2/6 (33.3 percent) from beyond the arc and 3/10 outside the paint, later expressed about the cut in his shooting hand and the padding he has on it, "Especially with the adrenaline during the game, you kind of just get it going," adding, "There were times throughout the game that I had to readjust it and stuff like that. There's a lot of padding on it, so it's a different feel shooting the ball. Just adjusting and adapting to the game, that's it."

But Monday at the Auerbach Center, before detailing what the defending Eastern Conference champions are focusing on entering Game 2, head coach Joe Mazzulla said Brown had "no restrictions" at practice.

Fortunately for Boston, Brown got through practice with his hand feeling well enough to keep him off the injury report.

The only player on there for the Celtics is Danilo Gallinari, who hasn't played all season due to a torn ACL, meaning the hosts are poised to enter Tuesday's tilt at full strength.

Further Reading

What the Celtics Say They're Focused on for Game 2 vs. the Hawks

The Celtics Give Their Evaluation of Battle on the Boards in Game 1 Win vs. Hawks

The Celtics Discuss Their Game 1 Win vs. the Hawks: 'We Can't Take Our Foot Off the Gas'

Here's What Stood Out in Celtics' Game 1 Win vs. Hawks: Championship-Caliber Defense Propels Hosts in Series Opener

The Celtics Are Pushing Robert Williams to Take His Offense to the Next Level

Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens Discuss How the Celtics' Head Coach Has Grown in His First Year at the Helm: 'He's Been a Great Strength for Us'

Jayson Tatum is Ready for the Challenges that Await the Celtics in the Playoffs: 'We've Not Been Waiting for it But Working for it'

Jaylen Brown on His Relationship with Jayson Tatum: 'We’re a Part of Each Other’s Destiny'

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Bobby Krivitsky
BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.

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