NEW YORK — A. Sherrod Blakely and Bobby Manning are LIVE from New York City as the Celtics begin their 2021-22 season tonight against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden.<br /><br />Jaylen Brown will return to the lineup after testing positive for COVID. <br /><br />Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka said Jaylen Brown will play in tonight’s season-opener at MSG but with reduced minutes after being in quarantine for weeks. <br /><br />Udoka says Brown looks “impressively fine” from a physical standpoint considering how he’s only been out of isolation for a short time.<br /><br />With Jaylen Brown limited tonight will Romeo Langford get extended minutes? The 3rd year Forward has had an impressive preseason after a mildly disappointing summer league. <br /><br />Grant Williams will start in place of Al Horford who remains out due to health and safety protocols. Williams said he has lost 10-15 pounds in the offseason which could be the main factor to his impressive preseason.<br /><br />The CLNS Media Network is Powered by BetOnline.ag & Insa Cannabis<br /><br />Visit BetOnline.Ag and Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit!<br /><br />Visit Insa Dispensaries at their various Massachusetts Locations or Call 877-500-INSA. Locations are in Salem, East Hampton, and two Springfield locations, including just off I-91 beside the MGM casino. Visit insa.com!
