Jaylen Brown, who said he’d “take the (expletive) fine” for his criticism of officials after Saturday’s Celtics-Spurs game, received his punishment Monday.

The NBA fined the Boston star $35,000 for his expletive-filled comments, during which he called referee Curtis Blair and his crew “terrible” and said he’s “tired of the inconsistency” of foul calls “every time (the Celtics) play a good team.”

The Celtics attempted just four free throws, tied for the second-lowest single-game total in franchise history, in their 100-95 loss to San Antonio at TD Garden. Brown played a season-high 43 minutes in the game, attempted 28 shots and earned zero trips to the foul line.

“They can fine me whatever they want,” Brown said postgame. “But it’s crazy. Every time we play a good team, it’s the same (BS). Somebody please pull up the clips. I’m irate at how they officiated the game today. … I’m driving to the basket. I’m physical. I don’t flop. I don’t shy away from contact. I go up strong. I’m athletic. And nothing. Zero free throws tonight. The inconsistency is (expletive) crazy. Give me the fine.”

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Brown has been critical of officiating decisions after several Celtics losses this season. After a game against the Utah Jazz on Nov. 3, he said an “unacceptable” fourth-quarter no-call — which the league later acknowledged was incorrect — “cost (the Celtics) the game.”

“It’s some (BS),” he said.

Four days later, Brown said officials “made their point” by not sending him to the line more often in a loss to the Orlando Magic. After drawing just two shooting fouls last Wednesday in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, Brown said the refs “allowed them to get away with a lot,” adding that he “let the officiating get to my head a little bit.”

Saturday’s critique was the first to earn Brown a fine from the NBA.

The Celtics listed Brown as doubtful for Monday night’s road game against the Indiana Pacers with low back spasms.