As the Celtics are set to begin their playoff quest, Jaylen Brown took an extra measure to try and get healthy.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown got painkilling injections in his right knee this week, according to ESPN. The four-time All-Star has missed seven of the Celtics' last 15 games due to a bone bruise with posterior impingement in his right knee,

While the Celtics have the depth to defend their crown, the 28-year-old Brown remains a key piece with his two-way talent and as the running mate of fellow All-Star Jayson Tatum. Brown is averaging 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and a career-high 4.5 assists per game.