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BOSTON, MA – MARCH 18: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at TD Garden on March 18, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
On Sunday evening, the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets will face off in North Carolina.
The Celtics most recently beat the Atlanta Hawks (at home) by a score of 109-102.
Jaylen Brown did not play in the win.
Celtics Make Jaylen Brown Announcement Before Hornets
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 04: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts after making a basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at the TD Garden on March 04, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
For Sunday’s game, the Celtics could remain without Brown.
He is listed as questionable on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Jaylen Brown (Achilles) questionable for Sunday.”
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 24: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics speaks to the media during Boston Celtics Media Day at The Auerbach Center on September 24, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
Brown is in the middle of an incredible season with averages of 28.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 34.2% from three-point range in 65 games.
He is in his 10th year out of Cal.
Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog wrote: “I think it’s a good sign that Jaylen Brown is questionable rather than immediately out of tomorrow’s game as he deals with Achilles tendinitis”
Brown’s NBA Career
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 25: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a foul called against him during the second half of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on March 25, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Thunder 119-109. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Brown was picked third in the 2016 NBA Draft after one season in college.
He has been one of the best forwards of his era, and has helped lead Boston to the Eastern Conference finals six times (and NBA Finals twice).
During the 2024 season, Brown and the Celtics won the NBA Championship over the Dallas Mavericks (with Brown winning the Finals MVP Award).
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics dunks during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luiza Moraes/Getty Images)
Celtics And Hornets This Season
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 04: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics watch a play during the second half at the TD Garden on March 04, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Despite being without Jayson Tatum for more than 50% of the season, the Celtics are currently the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 49-24 record in 73 games.
They have won two in a row (and seven out of ten).
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 11: Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after the Hornets made a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 11, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On the other side, the Hornets have gone 39-34 in 73 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have won five in a row (and seven out of ten).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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