The NBA Finals MVP from a year ago has been dealing with a knee injury all season. Could it keep the Celtics from repeating as champions?

The Boston Celtics veteran big man provided an encouraging update regarding Jaylen Brown's injury status for the playoffs

Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown missed his third straight game on Sunday as he continues to deal with a bone bruise in his right knee that has bothered him for the last two months. Joe Mazzulla confirmed Sunday that Brown had received an injection in his knee during the past week to help relieve some pain and encourage recovery.