For the game, they could be without one of their best players, as 2024 NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown is on the injury report. Brown is averaging 24.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 46.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been added to the team's injury report ahead of their clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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.

Heading into 2025, the Boston Celtics have started to show some weakness. Not only have they been missing two key players due to injury, but they have also lost

For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown is dealing with shoulder issues and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game.

The Celtics will start the new year with a four-game road trip, kicking off with a visit to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves Thursday. Boston is coming off a 54-point New Year’s Eve victory against the Raptors, their second-largest margin of victory in team history.

Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 44 points, including six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics snapped a two-game skid with a 142-105 rout over the Indiana Pacers.

Exploring the strengths of the Celtics and Timberwolves as they face off. A detailed look at their NBA standings, player updates, and game predictions.