So, regarding whether Jaylen Brown is playing tonight vs. the Grizzlies, the Celtics have little incentive to rush him back with their playoff seeding essentially solidified. However, his status will gain clarity closer to the game's 7:30 PM EST tipoff.

The Boston Celtics, coming off an NBA championship last season, are arguably the hottest team in the NBA. Boston extended its win streak versus the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night and will be back in action on Monday for the fifth leg of its five-game road trip.

Asked Joe Mazzulla about the process of Jaylen Brown playing through his knee injury: “You trust him, you trust the sports science team, you trust the trainers. You trust him taking care of the body, and he's doing everything can to be available — and he takes pride in that.” pic.twitter.com/DSfYot5Ur0

The Knicks have nine games left in the regular season, and getting Brunson back on the court before then would allow him the chance to readjust to playing a full game ahead of the

The New York Knicks are pushing through a tough stretch, dealing with injuries but staying competitive in the Eastern Conference. In spite of the absence of key players, they have maintained their battle and have continued to accumulate victories.

Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has been out since early March with an ankle injury, but the two-time All-Star and team captain is working his way back. "I'm doing rehab stuff," he said before Sunday's 6 p.