Timberwolves Fall to Celtics in Boston

Minnesota struggles without star player Edwards in 116-104 loss

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:09pm

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The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Boston Celtics 116-104 on Sunday night at TD Garden. The Timberwolves were without star player Anthony Edwards, and struggled to keep up with the Celtics' strong play at home. Boston has now won 6 of their last 8 games and remains in second place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Timberwolves, who are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The Celtics, on the other hand, continue to solidify their standing as one of the top teams in the East.

The details

The Timberwolves were unable to overcome the absence of Edwards, their leading scorer. Boston's Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 28 points. The Celtics also got strong contributions from Jayson Tatum and Derrick White. Minnesota struggled offensively, scoring only 104 points after putting up just 104 in their previous game as well.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • The Timberwolves have now lost 3 of their last 4 road games.

The players

Jaylen Brown

The Celtics' star guard led all scorers with 28 points in the win.

Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves' leading scorer was out for this game due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“We just didn't have enough firepower without Anthony out there. Boston is a tough team to beat at home, and they showed why tonight.”

— Chris Finch, Timberwolves Head Coach

“Our defense was the key tonight. We were able to disrupt their rhythm and get out in transition. That's when we're at our best.”

— Jayson Tatum

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they host the Detroit Pistons. The Celtics will try to extend their winning streak on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the importance of Anthony Edwards to the Timberwolves' success. Without their star player, they struggled to keep up with the Celtics' balanced attack. Boston continues to solidify its position as one of the top teams in the East.