Entering the season without star forward Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics seemed like an afterthought in the Eastern Conference, but guard Jaylen Brown is ensuring they remain relevant.

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta will miss Wednesday’s NBA Cup game against the Detroit Pistons due to an ankle injury. “Injury Report for tomorrow vs. DET: Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain) – OUT Jayson Tatum (right Achilles repair) – OUT,

The Celtics have gotten consistent scoring this season from new leading man Jaylen Brown, who ranks 12th in the NBA in points per game (27.4) and is on pace for the best field-goal percentage of his career (50.5%). It took Boston’s other two headliners a bit longer to catch up.

The Nets come into this game following a 129-105 win at the Washington Wizards on Sunday in which Brooklyn was able to use spurts in the second and fourth quarters to put away Washington long before the final buzzer sounded.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat meet Wednesday at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.