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

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said the stark difference was because Lu Dort made it his mission to slow down Brown. Safe to say he did that and then said. "We moved Lu Dort o

On Sunday afternoon, the Boston Celtics will play the Oklahoma City Thunder (in Oklahoma). For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as Ja

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.

The Oklahoma City Thunder used a second half surge to overcome the Boston Celtics and it big key was keeping Jaylen Brown scoreless after intermission. How did the Thunder pull that off?

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.