UPDATE: Boston Celtics Injury Report Against Rockets

The Boston Celtics have announced their injury report for Friday's game.

Dec 25, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts to his basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Jaylen Brown has been ruled out, while Kristaps Porzingis is available (h/t Jay King of The Athletic).

Kristaps Porzingis will return tonight for the Celtics. Jaylen Brown (shoulder) remains out, according to the team.

— Jay King (@ByJayKing) January 3, 2025

On Friday evening, the Boston Celtics will be in Texas to play the Houston Rockets.

For the game, they have announced their injury report.

Via The Boston Celtics: "Injury Report for tonight at Houston:

Jaylen Brown (right shoulder strain) - QUESTIONABLE
Al Horford (rest) - OUT
Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE"

Injury Report for tonight at Houston:

Jaylen Brown (right shoulder strain) - QUESTIONABLE
Al Horford (rest) - OUT
Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 3, 2025

Brown missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

The 2024 NBA Finals MVP has averages of 24.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 33.2% from the three-point range in 28 games.

Jaylen Brown (shoulder) questionable Friday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 3, 2025

Porzingis has missed each of the previous four games, so this would be his fifth straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

The 2018 NBA All-Star is averaging 18.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 blocks per contest while shooting 45.3% from the field and 32.8% from the three-point range in 11 games.

TONIGHT ☘️ Celtics at @HoustonRockets

⏰ 8:00 PM EST
📺 @NBCSBoston
🎙️ @985TheSportsHub #DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/oqrLaxnpRZ

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 3, 2025

The Celtics are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 25-9 record in 34 games.

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have gone 6-4 over their last ten).

Following the Rockets, the Celtics will play their next game on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Dec 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla talks with guard Jaylen Brown (7) from the sideline as they take on the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

As for the Rockets, they are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 22-11 record in 33 games.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten.