Jaylen Brown Ruled Out for Celtics-Hornets Game with Hip Injury

What Happened?

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to a hip injury. The injury occurred during the Celtics' 110-107 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Brown left the game in the third quarter after aggravating a previous hip injury. He underwent an MRI on Thursday which revealed a hip flexor strain.

How Long Will Brown Be Out?

The Celtics have not announced a timetable for Brown's return. However, hip flexor strains typically take 1-2 weeks to heal.

Who Will Start in Brown's Place?

With Brown out, Grant Williams is expected to start in his place. Williams has started 10 games for the Celtics this season and is averaging 8.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

What Does This Mean for the Celtics?

Brown's absence is a big blow to the Celtics. He is one of the team's leading scorers and defenders. Without him, the Celtics will need other players to step up.

The Celtics are currently 24-24 and in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. They are 1.5 games behind the 6th-place Toronto Raptors.