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Mikel Brown Jr. returns as Brooklyn meets Boston on a back-to-back

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

Mikel Brown Jr. is back against Boston after sitting Sunday for injury management, giving Brooklyn another guard option.

The Celtics enter Tuesday on the second night of a back-to-back after beating Chicago, with Joshua Jefferson still listed out on G League assignment.

LINEUP CONTEXT

Brown's return may slightly stabilize Brooklyn's guard rotation, while Boston's back-to-back leaves its availability situation unsettled until tip-off.

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