Once the playoffs actually kicked off, though, Brown didn't look particularly limited. The reigning Finals MVP played nearly as well as he did throughout the Celtics' championship

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics took care of business in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, eliminating the Orlando Magic in five games. Brown was second on the team in scoring, averaging 23.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game to help Boston advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Boston Celtics All-Star wing Jaylen Brown said Saturday that he is almost fully healthy ahead of the team's second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. While speaking to the media Saturday (h/t RealGM ), Brown provided a positive update on the bone bruise in his right knee, saying he is trending toward 100 percent.