Boston is coming off a 109-86 drubbing of the Houston Rockets. In that game, Kristaps Porzingis finally returned to action after spraining his ankle. He played 28 minutes and had 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two blocks. The Celtics still didn't have their full starting lineup up there.

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For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as Jaylen Brown is on the injury report. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has missed each of the previous two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Jaylen Brown will miss the Boston Celtics’ game at Minnesota on Thursday night with a strained right shoulder.

Jaylen Brown has been out of action for the last two games and fans are worried if he will make it to the lineup against the OKC.

The Boston Celtics could be without their star guard, Jaylen Brown, for Sunday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Brown is ruled as questionable due to a right shoulder strain. Justin Turpin shared the news via X.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, left, takes a shot at the basket as Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) AP

Another Celtics star remained sidelined, however. Jaylen Brown missed his second straight game with a right shoulder sprain. Al Horford also sat out for rest purposes on the second night of a back-to-back.

The Celtics won 107-105 against the Timberwolves on November 24, their last meeting. After a two-game skid, the Celtics bounced back with a blowout win against the Pacers. After the Pacers handed Boston a 123-114 loss on Sunday, the Celtics bounced back with their second blowout win in three games.