UPDATE: Boston Celtics Injury Report Against Timberwolves

The Boston Celtics have announced their injury report.

Dec 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) reacts after stealing the ball and making the basket against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis have been ruled out (h/t Keith Smith of Spotrac).

Jaylen Brown (shoulder strain) and Kristaps Porzingis (ankle sprain) are both OUT tonight at the Timberwolves, per the Celtics.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) January 2, 2025

On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics will play the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.

For the game, the Celtics have announced their injury report.

Via The Boston Celtics on Wednesday: "Injury Report for tomorrow at Minnesota:

Jaylen Brown (right shoulder strain) - QUESTIONABLE
Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE"

Injury Report for tomorrow at Minnesota:

Jaylen Brown (right shoulder strain) - QUESTIONABLE
Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) - QUESTIONABLE

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 1, 2025

Porzingis 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.

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

Via Jay King of The Athletic: "After going through a workout at Celtics shootaround, Kristaps Porzingis said there is a possibility he plays against the Timberwolves tonight.

Either way, he said he’s “definitely getting close.”"

After going through a workout at Celtics shootaround, Kristaps Porzingis said there is a possibility he plays against the Timberwolves tonight.

Either way, he said he’s “definitely getting close.”

— Jay King (@ByJayKing) January 2, 2025

Brown is averaging 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.

TONIGHT ☘️ Celtics at @Timberwolves

⏰ 7:30 PM EST
📺 @NBCSBoston & @NBAonTNT
🎙️ @985TheSportsHub #DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/l38r8RYFei

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 2, 2025

The Celtics are the second seed with a 24-9 record.

They are coming off a 125-71 victory over the Toronto Raptors (at home).

Following their showdown with the Timberwolves, the Celtics will resume action on Friday night when they visit Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets in Texas.

let’s start 2025 off right. pic.twitter.com/yg5TZjPIzc

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 2, 2025

On the other side, the Timberwolves are the eighth seed with a 17-15 record.

After the Celtics, they will visit Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night in Michigan.