According to reports from Moneyline, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown participated in the playoffs despite contending with a partially torn right meniscus. Brown missed the team's final three regular-season games due to the injury but managed to modify his gameplay and continue competing during the playoff series.

This week, Brown is expected to undergo an evaluation to determine whether surgery is necessary. Throughout the Celtics' playoff campaign, the team faced challenges with injuries affecting multiple pivotal players. Notably, superstar Jayson Tatum sustained a torn Achilles during the second round against the New York Knicks, further complicating Boston's playoff efforts. Additionally, Kristaps Porziņģis struggled with an illness, averaging just 15.5 minutes per game in the second round matchup against New York.

The Celtics' pursuit of a championship came to a halt as they were eliminated from the postseason following a 119-81 defeat to the Knicks in Game 6. Despite recording a 49.7 effective field-goal percentage during the 2025 playoff run—the lowest of his postseason career—Brown's resolve to play through his injury was noteworthy. The NBA Finals MVP from 2024 averaged impressive statistics of 22.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game during his 10 playoff appearances this season, including a pivotal performance in Game 5 where he tallied 26 points and 12 assists to keep Boston's playoff hopes alive. After the conclusion of the series, Brown expressed pride in his personal perseverance and the overall efforts of the team, emphasizing his dedication to overcoming physical challenges.