Celtics forward Brown likely to miss Game 1 against 76ers in NBA playoffs

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The Boston Celtics will be possibly playing without their forward Jaylen Brown in Game 1 of the second round series against the Philadelphia 76ers in the East Conference.

Brown is still recover from hamstring strain and it might take a few days to recover, the Celtics said on Sunday.

It's a tricky situation for the Celtics, who have already been struck by a series of injuries. The Celtics need Brown's offense as he averaged over 20 points against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round series.

Asked about a treatment plan, Brown said: "Massage, rest, ice, all of the above. I hate taking pills. I probably haven't taken a pill in over 10 years. But they've got me taking anti-inflammatories and stuff like that. So just whatever it takes."

Game 1 will he held on Monday. Enditem