Jaylen Brown adds 25 points as Boston remains unbeaten since opening night with a win over Dallas.

The injury is expected to keep the forward out for about six weeks.

Gordon Hayward was playing great for the Celtics, and now may have surgery for his broken left hand.

Boston extends its winning streak to seven but loses one of its key players.

The Boston swingman is averaging 20.3 points and shooting 56.5 percent from the floor in six games this season.

Gordon Hayward matches his career high as Boston win its fifth straight.

Kemba Walker is fearless attacking the basket, and will gladly get knocked down for a chance at free throws.

Contract extension in hand, the mature 23-year-old continues to improve in his fourth NBA season.

Philadelphia controls the fourth quarter to pull away from Boston.

With Kyrie Irving no longer in play, Boston will be counting on its big free-agent acquisition and two talented but young players to lead them into contention starting Wednesday against Philadelphia.