Brown Shakes Off Injury Scare in Celtics-Lakers Christmas Clash

In a tense moment during the Christmas Day showdown between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, Jaylen Brown faced an injury scare in the second quarter following a collision with LeBron James. The incident unfolded with 4:02 remaining in the frame as Brown, carrying the ball for Boston, encountered James’ defense.

In the pursuit of Brown on the perimeter, James inadvertently collided with him, kneeing him in the back. Both players were down on the court for a brief period, receiving attention from trainers.

Brown, displaying resilience, was substituted out of the game for Jrue Holiday and promptly headed to the locker room. The initial diagnosis labeled him as questionable to return, citing a lower back contusion. However, Brown made a surprising comeback at the beginning of the third quarter, rejoining the battle on the court.

Meanwhile, James also briefly exited the game due to a knee injury but swiftly returned just one minute later. Despite the setback, Brown did not rejoin the action in the second quarter.

Before the injury, Brown had contributed nine points, a rebound, and an assist in just 13 minutes. He had been enjoying one of the most impressive stretches of his career in December, boasting a shooting percentage over 52% from the field and averaging 24.3 points per game in the Celtics’ last 10 matches.

Brown’s resilience and return to the game in the face of the injury underscored his determination and importance to the Celtics, providing a sigh of relief for fans amid concerns about his stellar form.