The Boston Celtics edged out the Minnesota Timberwolves in a thrilling game on Sunday at TD Garden, securing a 107-105 victory. By dint of the stellar efforts of their star duo, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics managed to claim their fifth straight win.
With the victory, Boston improved to 7-3 in clutch games and 14-3 overall this season. They now hold the second spot in the Eastern Conference, trailing only the 17-1 Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves’ loss dropped them to an 8-8 record, placing them 11th in the Western Conference standings.
Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Shine in Celtics’ Thrilling Win Over Timberwolves
The Boston Celtics secured the two-point victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, as their dynamic duo, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, combined for 55 points. Jaylen Brown set the tone early, scoring 15 points with a remarkable 5-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc in the first quarter alone.
Brown finished the game with a team-high 29 points, shooting 7-of-10 from deep and 10-of-18 overall. He also contributed 2 rebounds and 4 assists. Jayson Tatum complemented Brown’s efforts with 26 points, hitting 5-of-12 from three-point range and adding 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
The Boston Celtics’ supporting cast also played a significant role in the victory. Derrick White delivered a solid performance with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks. Al Horford contributed 8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks. Jrue Holiday chipped in with 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Payton Pritchard added 8 points off the bench.
On the Timberwolves’ side, Anthony Edwards led the charge with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 9-of-21 from the field. Julius Randle added 23 points and 6 rebounds.
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Rob Dillingham provided a spark off the bench with 14 points on an efficient 6-of-10 shooting. Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels contributed 10 points each, while Donte DiVincenzo added 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.
The game’s dramatic conclusion saw Minnesota’s Naz Reid miss a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. Reid struggled throughout the night, finishing with just 5 points on 1-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc and 20% overall from the field.
With this victory, the Boston Celtics continue their stellar season and now prepare to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they take on the Houston Rockets.
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