Timberwolves end Celtics' long winning streak

Minnesota snaps Boston's dominance in head-to-head matchup

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:23am

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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Boston Celtics on Sunday, ending the Celtics' long winning streak against their opponent. The Timberwolves, led by forward Julius Randle, were able to overcome the Celtics and their center Neemias Queta in the matchup played in Boston.

Why it matters

The Celtics had dominated the Timberwolves in recent years, making this loss significant. It shows the Timberwolves are a rising team capable of beating one of the NBA's top contenders on their home court.

The details

The Timberwolves were able to pull off the upset victory over the Celtics thanks to a strong performance from forward Julius Randle. Randle made several key plays to the basket against Celtics center Neemias Queta, helping Minnesota secure the win.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026.

The players

Julius Randle

A forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves who led his team to victory over the Celtics.

Neemias Queta

The center for the Boston Celtics who matched up against Randle in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew coming in that the Celtics had our number in recent years, so this was a big win for us. The guys really stepped up and executed the game plan.”

— Chris Finch, Head Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Celtics will aim to bounce back in their next game.

The takeaway

This result shows the Timberwolves are an up-and-coming team capable of beating the NBA's elite, and it ends the Celtics' long run of dominance in this matchup.