Is Jaylen Brown playing today against Milwaukee Bucks? Latest on Boston Celtics 1xNBA Finals MVP's status explored (Nov. 10)
Jaylen Brown is Available to play for the Boston Celtics' matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. The reigning NBA Finals MVP has missed the Celtics’ last four games due to a hip flexor strain. In Brown’s absence, the defending champions have managed a 3-1 record.
Brown has had a strong start to the 2024-25 season, posting career highs in rebounds, assists and steals. Through six games, the three-time NBA All-Star is averaging 25.7 points on 40.0% shooting from the field, including 26.7% from 3-point range, along with 7.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game.
Before the Celtics' 108-104 overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on Friday, coach Joe Mazzulla provided an update on Brown’s progress.
"He's doing good. Just day to day, it's working out and getting better," Mazzulla said. "Just getting a little bit better each day. So he's getting there."
Jaylen Brown vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Jaylen Brown has faced the Milwaukee Bucks 23 times in his career, consistently performing well against Boston's Eastern Conference rivals.
Brown averages 19.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game against the Bucks, shooting an efficient 48.9% from the field, including 38.8% from 3-point range.
In the Celtics' 119-108 victory over the Bucks on Oct. 28 at TD Garden, Brown posted an impressive 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting, though he went 0 of 4 from beyond the arc. He also contributed six rebounds and four assists.
Where to watch Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Boston Celtics on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with tip-off set for 3:30 p.m. EDT (12:30 p.m. PT).
The game will be broadcast locally on NBCS-BOS and FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin, with pre-game coverage starting an hour before tip-off. Fans can also stream the game live on NBA League Pass and the Fubo TV app and website, though regional restrictions may apply.