During a game, LeBron James accidentally collided with Jaylen Brown, causing Brown to suffer a lower back contusion. Both players were initially down in pain, with James favoring his left knee and Brown appearing to be in serious pain. Brown went back to the locker room, while James subbed out but later returned to the game. The Celtics announced that Brown was questionable to return. Subsequently, it was reported that Brown did not return to the game due to the back injury. LeBron James later mentioned that his knee was still sore from the collision. The Celtics provided an injury update stating that Brown was out for a game against Detroit due to the lower back contusion. Additionally, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis were reported to be out for a game, while Jrue Holiday and Jaylen Brown were listed as in. The Rams' Bobby Brown III suffered a knee injury during a game and was listed as questionable to return, but was later downgraded to out.
Rams Injury Update: NT Bobby Brown III (knee) downgraded to OUT.
Rams NT Bobby Brown III (knee) out
Noah Brown (hip) questionable to return https://t.co/66ksZMMOw7
Rams NT Bobby Brown is questionable to return with a knee injury.
Bobby Brown (knee) is questionable to return, per team.
Rams NT Bobby Brown (knee) questionable to return
Rams NT Bobby Brown III is questionable to return with a knee injury.
Rams T Bobby Brown (knee) is questionable to return
Rams DL Bobby Brown III is down being checked out by training staff.
Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis are OUT for tonight's game against #Raptors. Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday are IN. #Celtics
Celtics inj update vs Tor tonite Al Horford - Rest - OUT Jaylen Brown - Back Contusion - QUESTIONABLE Kristaps Porzingis - Left Calf Injury Management - DOUBTFUL Jayson Tatum - Left Ankle Sprain Management - QUESTIONABLE Jrue Holiday - Right Elbow Sprain - QUESTIONABLE @wbz
The Celtics say Jaylen Brown is out for tonight’s game against Detroit with a lower back contusion but that Jayson Tatum will play.
LeBron James says his knee is still sore from the collision with Jaylen Brown.
LeBron James accidentally knee'd Jaylen Brown in the back. Both appeared to be OK, however, Jaylen Brown has NOT returned and is still in the locker room.
Jaylen Brown is questionable to return to the game. https://t.co/oe8WDxlkcf
Jaylen Brown QUESTIONABLE TO RETURN with a lower back contusion.
Jaylen Brown is questionable to return with a lower back contusion. #Celtics #Lakers
The Celtics say Jaylen Brown (lower back) is questionable to return after colliding with LeBron James.
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown were shaken up after colliding into each other. James subbed out of the game but later returned. Brown went back to the locker room. https://t.co/O7DS9qW1IG
LeBron James subbed back into the game. Jaylen Brown is still out.
It appeared that Brown got tripped up and LeBron, who was trailing as a defender at full speed, accidentally hit his knee into Brown. https://t.co/jZUJcpKapC
LeBron James accidentally knee'd Jaylen Brown in the back. Both appear to be OK
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are both shaken up here from an awkward collision. Brown is favoring his back and LeBron is holding his left knee. James is subbing out of the game and will be attended to on the bench.
Jaylen Brown & LeBron James https://t.co/TgYd8CNVRL
Both LeBron James (left knee) and Jaylen Brown (back) look in serious pain after getting tangled up. Brown and LeBron eventually got up. Brown is still in the game, while LeBron is on the bench.
They're both back on their feet now and walking it off. Looked like LeBron's knee hit Jaylen in the tailbone. LeBron is checking out and sitting on the bench while Brown is heading to the locker room. https://t.co/puj78fYhVK
Brown rises to his feet and looks to be OK. James is flexing his left knee and his rises to his feet. #Celtics #Lakers
Both Jaylen Brown and LeBron James down. https://t.co/IOjMUq3iwH
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown down https://t.co/EdBhPz6o5H
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown both down. LeBron is grabbing his left knee. Lakers players make a circle around James.
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown collided and both are down writhing in pain. #Celtics #Lakers
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown just collided and are both rolling on the floor in pain.
After a hot start, Jaylen Brown out there doing too much right now. #Celtics #Lakers