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Brown nears Nets preseason debut as George joins Celtics lineup
Nets guard Mikel Brown Jr., the sixth pick in June’s draft, has been out since late September with a sprained left ankle.
After taking part in full practices and a five-on-five session, he is expected to make his preseason debut Wednesday against Miami, but will miss Monday’s game against Washington.
In Boston, Paul George played his first game for the Celtics in a preseason win over Philadelphia, scoring 13 points and recording five steals in 25 minutes.
George and Jayson Tatum said it was their first time playing on the same team after facing each other in practices.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said George’s defensive activity can encourage his teammates, giving the team a new element on defense.
Toronto’s rookie forward Allen Graves has also drawn notice in training camp for his improved outside shot and other skills, though a groin injury has limited him.
Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said Graves could help the team during the season and may get on the court soon.
Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is expected to make his preseason debut against the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
Brown has been sidelined since late September with a sprained left ankle but completed full practices over the weekend and a 5-on-5 session on Monday.
He will miss Monday’s preseason game against Washington.
Paul George made his Celtics debut in Saturday’s preseason win over Philadelphia, starting alongside Jayson Tatum.
George recorded 13 points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists in 25 minutes.
- Who
- Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. and Celtics forward Paul George.
- What
- Brown is expected to make his preseason debut, while George made his Celtics debut alongside Jayson Tatum.
- When
- Brown is expected to play Wednesday; George debuted Saturday.
- Where
- Brown is expected to play in Miami. George made his debut against Philadelphia.
- Why
- Brown had been sidelined by a sprained left ankle. The sources do not state why George made his debut in that game.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Brown was sidelined after spraining his left ankle.
Brown completed full practices.
Brown took part in a 5-on-5 session and was set to miss the preseason game against Washington.
George made his Celtics debut in a preseason win over Philadelphia.
Brown is expected to make his preseason debut against the Heat in Miami.
- Brown's draft position
- Sixth overall in June’s draft
- Brown's age
- 20
- Brown's injury
- Sprained left ankle
- George's debut line
- 13 points, five rebounds, five steals and four assists in 25 minutes
- Celtics starters
- Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Paul George, Jayson Tatum and Mitchell Robinson
What people are saying
It was great because we’ve been teammates for a few months now, but it was like my first time sharing the floor with him and being on the same team
He’s got great instincts, great technique, great positioning. It’s something he takes pride in, but I do think it’s very contagious.
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Mikel Brown Jr. (ankle) has advanced in his ramp up and been practicing fully over the weekend. The rookie went through 5-on-5 this morning, and - though he’ll sit out vs. the #Wizards - is expected to make his preseason debut Wednesday at the #Heat. #nets #nba
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