Celtics Face Knicks Without Brown, Tatum Steps Up

0:00It's April 9th, I'm Corey with The Story. This is Boston Celtics News Today, driven by AI and built for fans. The Boston Celtics face the New York Knicks on Thursday, gunning for that number two seed in the Eastern Conference. It's a big game with playoff positioning on the line, especially home court for the first two rounds. But they've hit a snag. Jalen Brown is officially ruled out with left Achilles tendonitis after nursing the issue through their last five games. This season's been wild for Boston, way better than expected after Jason Tatum missed a chunk of time early on. Brown stepped up huge as the leader, dropping 28.8 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing 5.2 assists per game to. Keep them in the top tier. Fans and the team know Brown's two-way play has been clutch, but his absence amps up the pressure right when they need wins most. It's a tough blow, yet Boston's D-Broster gives them options to adapt without him. Times back in rhythm now, averaging 21.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists over 15

1:04games. He's hit 20 or more in his last four, with double doubles in three, ready to carry the load on both ends. With Tatum anchoring the offense against the Gritty Knicks squad, the Celtics stay locked in on clinching that seed, and rolling into the playoffs. Strong.