The key player responsible for the Boston Celtics’ loss to the Thunder speaks out.

Boston — Jaylen Brown improved his game during the Celtics’ homestand, when NBA contenders came to town before Wednesday’s game against the Thunder. That streak came to an abrupt halt in a 118-112 loss to Oklahoma City at TD Garden on Wednesday night.

Boston — Jaylen Brown improved his game during the Celtics’ homestand, when NBA contenders came to town before Wednesday’s game against the Thunder. That streak came to an abrupt halt in a 118-112 loss to Oklahoma City at TD Garden on Wednesday night.

When asked about his off night after scoring 30-plus points against the Lakers and Cavaliers during this homestand, Brown took the blame.

“I give credit to OKC,” Brown said of his performance. “Tougher team sets the rules. They had a good level of physicality tonight, and I could be more physical. I could use my body more, I settled in some spots, but I didn’t meet the level of physicality tonight. I had no free throw attempts, and that’s unusual. So just making sure you get your body healthy, etc. But, I didn’t meet the level of physicality tonight.”