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Ime Udoka Provides Update on Jaylen Brown's Hamstring Tightness

Jaylen Brown averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.5 steals per game in the Celtics' opening round sweep against the Nets.

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In the second half of the Celtics' Game 4 win to complete their sweep of the Nets, Jaylen Brown was bothered by tightness in his hamstring. But after the victory, he told Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston: "I’m alright. I think I’m alright. I’m going to go get checked out, and I think I’ll be fine for the next one."

Following practice Thursday, head coach Ime Udoka said Brown, who had the issue checked out yesterday, dealt with hamstring tightness at the end of the team's scrimmage. Udoka added: "He’s going to just manage it with the strength team."

John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal captured Brown getting shots up after practice.

Fortunately for Brown and the Celtics, even with the Bucks eliminating the Bulls Wednesday, setting up a second-round series with Boston, Game 1 isn't until Sunday.

Thursday, when asked whether that still might not provide enough time get Brown ready to play in the series opener, coach Udoka stated: "It's something that could impact him throughout the series, but we'll have to see. We do expect him to play Game 1."

Further Reading

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As Robert Williams Works to Get Back to Full Strength, He Says There's 'No pain at all. Knee is responding well'

Celtics Discuss Decision not to Avoid the Nets: 'I'm assuming a road to the championship is never easy'

What Stood Out in the Celtics' Game 4 Win: Without Tatum, Boston Fends Off Nets to Earn Sweep

What Stood Out from Game 3's Win vs. the Nets: Tatum and Brown Lead the Way While Celtics' Defense Shines as they Push Brooklyn to the Brink

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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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