Timberwolves' Bones Hyland shares perfect 2-word response to getting green light

Hyland provided a spark off the bench as the Timberwolves defeated the Celtics

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:36am

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Bones Hyland, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard, had a standout performance off the bench in a win over the Boston Celtics, scoring a team-high 23 points on 14 shot attempts. When asked about the coaches giving him the green light to be aggressive, Hyland responded with just two words: "Say less."

Why it matters

Hyland has had to earn his place in the league after signing a minimum deal with the Timberwolves last year. His confident and aggressive play has provided a much-needed spark for the team with Anthony Edwards sidelined due to injury.

The details

Hyland played 29 minutes off the bench and was a plus-26 on the night, as the Timberwolves played with energy whenever he was on the court. His 23 points led the team in the 102-92 win over the Celtics.

  • On Sunday night, Hyland had his standout performance against the Boston Celtics.

The players

Bones Hyland

A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who has had to earn his place in the league after signing a minimum deal with the team last year.

Anthony Edwards

A Timberwolves player who is currently sidelined due to a right knee injury.

Donte DiVincenzo

A Timberwolves player who has been struggling recently.

Julius Randle

A Timberwolves player who had a poor shooting performance, going 3-for-14 from the field, in the game against the Celtics.

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What they’re saying

“They definitely showed me the green light.”

— Bones Hyland

“So what was your response? 'Say less'”

— Vince Carter, NBA all-time great

“Don't worry about it, yo. You told me to be aggressive, that's all I need to hear right there.”

— Bones Hyland

The takeaway

Hyland's confident and aggressive play has provided a much-needed spark for the Timberwolves, who are dealing with injuries to key players. His two-word response to being given the green light to shoot shows his self-assurance and willingness to step up when his team needs him most.