Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown participated in the playoffs while dealing with a partially torn right meniscus, as reported by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Brown missed the last three games of the regular season due to this injury but managed to adapt his playing style to continue participating in playoff games despite enduring pain.

The Celtics faced significant injury challenges throughout their 2025 playoff campaign. Notably, superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles during the second round against the New York Knicks, and Kristaps Porziņģis struggled with an illness, averaging just 15.5 minutes of play per game in that series. Ultimately, the Celtics' attempt to defend their championship came to a halt on Friday night, when they lost 119-81 to the Knicks in Game 6, resulting in their elimination from the postseason.

During the 2025 playoffs, Brown recorded a 49.7 effective field-goal percentage, the lowest of his postseason career, yet he demonstrated commendable resolve by playing through his injury. In ten playoff starts, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP averaged 22.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. His performance included a notable Game 5 where he scored 26 points and contributed 12 assists, a critical win that momentarily kept Boston's playoff aspirations alive. In reflecting on the season, Brown stated, 'I don't make excuses,' acknowledging both the challenges faced by the team and his pride in overcoming personal physical hurdles.