BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla on Sunday confirmed a report that Jaylen Brown received injections during the week to help his troublesome right knee that’s limited his playing time the past month.

The Celtics' Jaylen Brown again sat out vs. the Hornets on Sunday after receiving pain management injections in his right knee during the week.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown got painkilling injections in his right knee this week, according to ESPN. The four-time All-Star has missed seven of the Celtics' last 15 games due to a bone bruise with posterior impingement in his right knee,