A nfernee Simons did not exactly come to the Boston Celtics with the best reputation as a defender, his time with the Portland Trail Blazers marked by plenty of games where he offered little resistance to opposing players on the defensive side of the court.

Based on the latest injury report, the Celtics could be down multiple starters for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota comes into the matchup against Boston as losers of three straight games. The Timberwolves are 5-3 in home games. Minnesota has a 0-2 record in one-possession games. The Celtics are 4-4 in road games. Boston is 3-3 in games decided by less than 4 points.

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Anfernee Simons led the way during that 80-point scoring explosion in the first half, making him Sunday’s “Name to Know” Player of the Game. The Name to Know Player of the Game is sponsored by John’s Sewer and Drain Cleaning, the Name to Know when your drains don’t flow.

Boston will return to the court for the first time since Thanksgiving when it takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday evening in Minneapolis. It marks the start of a two-game road trip for the Celtics, who also will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers before returning home.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Hall of Fame big man Wilt Chamberlain managed to corral an NBA-record 55 rebounds vs. Boston.

Jaylen Brown received an injury update ahead of the Celtics' game on Saturday night against the Timberwolves in Minnesota.