The Boston Celtics won't have star guard Jaylen Brown when they take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Brown was ruled out of the contest due to a right knee contusion, the team announced.

"Don't let the praise or the warmth or the criticism make or break you," said Brown.

Jaylen Brown had 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Boston Celtics swept the season series in the NBA’s most storied rivalry with a 111-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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It was the most points the Nets had allowed all season. So was the 66.7 percent shooting they conceded. And the misprint-like 64.7 percent from 3-point range. Not since 2022 had Brooklyn allowed that many points.