Jaylen Brown Faces Setback Before Crucial Miami Heat Game
The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Miami Heat tonight, February 6, 2026, at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET. The Celtics currently hold a record of 33–18 and are favored by 6.5 points over the Heat, who sit at 27–25. Boston aims to extend their winning streak to five games while completing a regular-season sweep of Miami.
Game Preview: Celtics vs. Heat
The Celtics have one of the strongest offenses in the league, ranking second with an impressive 121.3 offensive rating. They recently enhanced their frontcourt by acquiring Nikola Vučević from Chicago. Vučević is expected to make his debut tonight, providing additional support after the departure of Xavier Tillman Sr.
Jaylen Brown’s Status
Jaylen Brown is confirmed to play tonight against the Miami Heat. After missing one game due to knee soreness and hamstring tightness, he does not appear on the injury report. Brown is projected to return to the starting lineup, contributing significantly to Boston’s efforts.
Injury Reports
- Boston Celtics Injuries:
- Out: Jayson Tatum (Achilles, season-long rehab)
- Out: Sam Hauser (Thumb injury)
- Out: Chris Boucher (Personal reasons)
- Out: Xavier Tillman Sr. (Trade pending)
- Out: Josh Minott (Trade pending)
- Active: Jaylen Brown (Returning from knee and hamstring issues)
- Active: Nikola Vučević (Making debut)
- Miami Heat Injuries:
- Out: Tyler Herro (Rib injury, did not travel)
- Out: Terry Rozier (Not with the team)
- Questionable: Andrew Wiggins (Hamstring)
- Questionable: Norman Powell (Personal reasons)
- Available: Kasparas Jakucionis (Ankle inflammation)
Player Statistics
Boston Celtics
| Player | Games Played | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown | 46 | 29.5 | 7.0 | 4.8 |
| Derrick White | 49 | 17.3 | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| Payton Pritchard | 50 | 17.1 | 4.3 | 5.3 |
Miami Heat
| Player | Games Played | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | 43 | 23.0 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Bam Adebayo | 44 | 18.1 | 9.9 | 2.8 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 47 | 15.6 | 4.9 | 2.9 |
Historical Context
The Boston Celtics have historically outperformed the Miami Heat in their matchups. The Celtics lead the all-time regular-season series 108–77. In playoff history, both teams have faced each other 42 times, splitting the series evenly at 21–21. During the current season, Boston has already defeated Miami twice, with victories on December 19, 2025, and January 15, 2026.
As the Celtics prepare for this crucial game, fans eagerly await the potential of seeing Jaylen Brown back on the court, contributing to a pivotal matchup against their rivals, the Miami Heat.
