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After missing a game due to a stiff neck, Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown returns to battle the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Averaging 40.4 fantasy points in his last five games, Brown provides the Celtics with a plethora of production. Above all of his contributions, Brown's defensive performances keep the Celtics as a championship contender. Only time will tell if the Celtics play it safe minutes-wise with Brown. Nonetheless, having him active in your fantasy lineup will only help your chances of winning.
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (neck) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup versus Miami. He sat out Monday's games against Charlotte with neck stiffness and could now miss a second consecutive game. Grant Williams entered the starting unit versus the Hornets and should remain there if Brown stays out. Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart carried the offense with Brown missing, and Malcolm Brogdon had one of his best games of the season with 21 points, five rebounds and six assists. All three look great DFS options for the night if Brown isn't available.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart thoroughly enjoyed picking apart the Hornets Monday, delivering a career-high 15 assists while scoring 22 points in a huge 140-105 win. He shot 8-for-11 from the field, with Smart's only misses coming during his nine three-point attempts. He was of course a busy man on the defensive end as well, picking up two steals in 31 minutes. Smart has been averaging a career-high 7.5 assists this season, so he has improved his playmaking and Monday's performance will have been very pleasing for him. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year now has five games with 10-plus assists for the year and all of them have come this month.
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (neck) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was uncertain to suit up for this game, but it appears the team has decided to take the cautious approach and rest Brown. Jayson Tatum will return to the court and be asked to carry the load on offense. Fantasy managers should expect a big night from Tatum, while Grant Williams should have strong fantasy value as well. Malcolm Brogdon and Sam Hauser are likely to get increased playing time too, but Williams is the better streaming choice for Monday's slate.
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown posted a season-high 36 points in Sunday's win over Washington, shooting 13-for-23 from the field with an 8-for-8 record at the line. He hit two three-point bombs with seven attempts and grabbed five rebounds while picking up two assists with two turnovers in 34 minutes. Brown was able to enjoy all the spotlight, with Jayson Tatum (ankle) sitting out the contest. It's his best scoring night since opening the campaign with a 35-point effort versus Philadelphia. Boston plays again on Monday, and according to reports, Tatum has been dealing with a left ankle sprain for a while, so there's a chance that he sits out once more, which will make Brown a no-brainer choice for managers.
