The banged-up Boston Celtics' title defense has been hit by the injury bug early. Ahead of the playoffs, four-time All-Star Boston small forward Jaylen Brown had an injection in his right knee to address a posterior impingement.

In Orlando’s 95-93 Game 3 victory over Boston on Friday, Magic guard Cole Anthony grabbed Jaylen Brown’s left arm and flung him to the ground in the second quarter. Brown, in obvious pain, clutched his hand as Anthony was whistled for a flagrant.

Boston Celtics stars criticized the Orlando Magic for being overly physical and NBA referees for not controlling the game on Friday after the Celts suffered their third injury in three games during a 95-93 Game 3 loss.