The Latest on Jaylen Brown's Facial Fracture and How Long He Might Be Out

With 1:30 left in the first half of the Celtics' 106-99 win over the Sixers on Wednesday, a Jayson Tatum missed layup turned from tough luck to a far more concerning development.

Boston retained possession, but after a missed three by Jaylen Brown from the right corner, the Celtics' stars chased after the rebound from opposite directions.

When Tatum grabbed it, he also inadvertently elbowed Brown in the face.

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum collide towards the end of the half and JB heads to the locker room #PHIvsBOS pic.twitter.com/Kf1Yn0Z7pO
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) February 9, 2023

Brown then went to the locker room and did not return. Boston ruled him out due to a facial contusion.

After the game, Joe Mazzulla said, "I haven't gotten an update yet," finishing his answer by expressing, "I hope he's ok."

Shams Charania of The Athletic reports Brown suffered a facial fracture that could result in him being out through the All-Star break.

Brown, who recently earned his second All-Star selection, will receive further examination with a specialist on Thursday, per Charania.

Boston’s Jaylen Brown has suffered a facial fracture and will miss some time, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Initial feeling is Brown could be sidelined through the All-Star break, with further specialist examination on Thursday.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 9, 2023

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