Celtics guard Jaylen Brown gave a positive update after a scary ankle injury he suffered on Wednesday against the Clippers.

The Boston Celtics have been one of the better teams in the NBA this season, even with their recent mini slump. Boston continues to be one of the deepest units

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The Boston Celtics couldn't get the job done on the road Thursday night, and instead fell 117-96 to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston is now 7-5 in the month of January with the loss. Fatigue was certainly a factor for the Celtics,

Boston’s starting five is finding cohesion, and its defense stifled Golden State. The Celtics’ ability to stay consistent will be tested against the Clippers, who sit fifth in the Western Conference standings and sport a 15-7 record at the Intuit Dome.

Jaylen Brown had two untimely miscues that almost ended up costing the Celtics a win on Wednesday night. Ultimately, his two turnovers in the final minute of regulation opened the door for overtime but the visitors were able to regain control in the extra frame and pull out a 117-113 win over the Clippers.

LOS ANGELES - Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. LeBron James had 20 points and 14 rebounds after being selected for the All-Star Game for the 21st consecutive season earlier in the day.

The Celtics outlasted the severely shorthanded Clippers 117-113 in overtime, getting key contributions from a surprise source.

Jaylen Brown hasn't been on the Celtics injury report in recent games, but he's been slowed down by an ankle injury.

Jaylen Brown rolled his ankle Wednesday night, but the Celtics star doesn't think the injury will sideline him for Thursday night's tilt against the Lakers in Los Angeles.