Brown Returns, Tatum Out: Celtics Face Hawks

0:00It's March 30th. This is Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI everything happening with your team. I'm Cory with the story. Jalen Brown is back in action for the Boston Celtics after sitting out two games with left Achilles tendonitis. He'll suit up Monday night on the road against the Atlanta Hawks, giving the team a big boost on the wing. Meanwhile, Jason Tatum is officially out for that match-up, as Boston plays the second game of a back-to-back. He's managing his right Achilles repair. Learning center, Nikola Vusovic on the sidelines with a right-ring finger fracture. The injury report also lists Ron Harper Jr. as questionable with a right ankle sprain. Neomyas Keta, doubtful due to a right thumb sprain, and Derrick White probably despite a right knee contusion. Tatum has been solid lately, playing 11 of the last 12 games since his March 6th season debut. He's averaging 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 31 minutes per game, including

1:02a season high. 32 points in Sunday's win over the Hornets. Brown missed that Friday victory against Atlanta and the Hornets game too. Atlanta had been on fire in March, winning 14 of 15 before dropping that one to Boston. With these tweaks to the lineup, the Celtics will lean on depth to keep the momentum rolling into this key Eastern conference clash.