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.

Jaylen Brown is IN today vs. OKC. Fully healthy Celtics team this afternoonSource: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar Lu Dort on holding Jaylen

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.

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.

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.

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

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.