Jaylen Brown returned from a one-game absence on Monday to score 30 points, including five in overtime, as Boston beat Charlotte.

Jayson Tatum scores 41 points and Jaylen Brown has 30 as Boston earns its second straight win.

Playing without Jaylen Brown, Boston gets 31 points from Jayson Tatum in a 107-97 victory over the Rockets.

Rookie Scottie Barnes has a double-double and Toronto beats Boston.

Boston erases a late 11-point deficit but loses 138-134 despite Jaylen Brown’s career high 46 points.

Ime Udoka knows the talent he has with All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and will build the team around its strengths.

Thomas, who has seen time with Cleveland and Houston, can play for Boston and Maine.

Boston guard Marcus Smart will miss the team’s final preseason game Friday, but should be ready for Wednesday’s season opener.

Al Horford tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, and the mandatory 10-day quarantine means he probably won’t be available until after Boston begins its season against the Knicks on Oct. 20.

Dennis Schroder had missed a little time after suffering a left knee contusion.