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.

Nov 24, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts to his three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at TD Garden. Celtics star Jaylen Brown put it simply. Oklahoma City is rolling. The Celtics' wheels fell off, though, and the Thunder took advantage.

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Jaylen Brown finished the loss with 21 points, three rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block while shooting 8/19 from the field and 1/6 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

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 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.

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

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.