Jaylen Brown (adductor) practiced in full ahead of Celtics-Warriors

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown practiced in full forward of the Celtics and Warriors’ second and closing assembly this season on Thursday. He appeared unhindered by adductor tightness that price the star his final three video games at Brooklyn and Charlotte. Nonetheless, Joe Mazzulla mentioned his standing for the sport remained unsure as of Wednesday.

“I’m undecided. He’s nonetheless testing it out,” Mazzulla mentioned. “(He did) every little thing in apply.”

Brown ran by means of pick-and-roll drills with assistant coaches for over 30 minuets throughout the open media portion of apply, reducing and working to the basket for a pair dunks. He hobbled briefly at one level following a end, however general moved freely and put up a bunch of photographs. Brown mentioned after he expects to play if he nonetheless feels good tomorrow.

He felt the tightness following the Celtics’ win over the Pelicans the place he scored 41 factors on 15-for-21 taking pictures, capping a two month scoring burst that vaulted him into the All-NBA race.

Brown averaged 27.9 factors per recreation on 50.6% taking pictures over his final 28 video games since mid-November. His efficiency on Wednesday briefly moved him into fifth on the NBA’s complete scoring checklist. Boston gained three video games in his absence behind a bigger scoring function for Malcolm Brogdon.

As for the Warriors, who will journey on Wednesday after their White Home go to and a apply in Washington, Steve Kerr advised reporters he anticipated Klay Thompson (knee) to return for Thursday’s recreation. Andre Iguodala (hip) and James Wiseman (ankle) will stay out, with JaMychal Inexperienced (leg) and Jonathan Kuminga (foot) thought-about uncertain.

The Celtics and Warriors face off with two full days of relaxation behind them on Thursday at 7:30 EST.