The Boston Celtics will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Celtics, boasting a strong 24-9 record, currently hold the second spot in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves sit eighth in the Western Conference with a 17-15 record. Ahead of the game, the Celtics shared an injury update on reigning NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown.
This marks the second meeting between these two teams this season. In their first clash, Jayson Tatum’s team edged out a narrow 107-105 victory. Ahead of the game, both teams have shared their injury updates. For the Celtics, Brown is dealing with shoulder issues and is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. Brown was seen icing his right shoulder during the Celtics’ recent win over the Toronto Raptors.
Moreover, Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable due to an ankle injury. These injuries could impact Boston’s depth, especially if Brown or Porzingis is unable to suit up.
The Timberwolves have their own injury concerns, with both Rob Dillingham and Luka Garza nursing ankle injuries. Their day-to-day status leaves their availability uncertain for Thursday’s game.
Jaylen Brown Urges Celtics To Step Up On Defense
Prior to the Boston Celtics’ win against the Toronto Raptors, Jaylen Brown voiced his concerns about the team’s lack of urgency this season. The star guard urged his teammates to prioritize strengthening their defense.
“We’ve had some great moments this season, and maybe some comfort has slipped in. Offensively, we’re fine. I just think defensively we’ve got to find ways to get more stops and be more consistent protecting the basket, helping each other, and communicating. We just didn’t emphasize that enough,” Brown said.
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The win over the Raptors was a step in the right direction for the Celtics. But their recent performance has been inconsistent. Boston is 5-5 in their last 10 games.
