Blow to the Celtics: Jaylen Brown will not start the season

The Boston Celtics closed their second-to-last preseason game with a tight 110-108 victory over the Toronto Raptors, but the downside of the night was Jaylen Brown's early withdrawal due to hamstring discomfort. The shooting guard left the game in the first quarter and did not return to the court, raising alarms just days before the official start of the season.

Brown, a key piece in Joe Mazzulla's scheme, requested to be substituted after feeling discomfort in the back of his leg. Although the franchise did not immediately provide a detailed medical report, the coach himself wanted to ease fears at the end of the game. "I think he'll be fine," Mazzulla commented. "I spoke with him after the game. He said he was okay, but I haven't received a full update yet."

The coach emphasized that the decision not to put him back in the game was more of a precautionary measure than a sign of severity. With the start of the regular season right around the corner, the coaching staff did not want to take unnecessary risks with one of their stars. Brown, who just signed the highest contract in NBA history, is poised to be a key player alongside Jayson Tatum in the Celtics' attempt to return to the Finals.

Season Opener against the Sixers

Boston will officially start their season next Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers at the TD Garden, a game that will mark the beginning of a new era with key additions such as Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. Brown's availability will be one of the topics to follow in the upcoming days, although optimism about his progress is being conveyed from the organization.

For now, the Celtics' coaching and medical staff will continue to monitor the player's condition, hoping that the discomfort remains merely a minor scare typical of the physical demands of the preseason.

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