Brown’s message didn’t come across as a challenge. It sounded more like encouragement, the words of a caring teammate looking to empower one of his brothers.

T he Boston Celtics are gearing up for a showdown with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday but they could be missing a few players. Star forward Jaylen Brown, point guard Jrue Holiday, a

Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday are both listed as questionable against the Cavs, and it will be interesting to see if they can play in this primetime game. Holiday played in the Celtics' previous game against the Pistons but didn't shoot the ball well, finishing with four points and shooting 0-for-5 from three.