Wolves Down Celtics in Boston

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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Boston Celtics 102-92 on Sunday night. Bones Hyland led the Wolves with 23 points off the bench, while Jaden McDaniels added 19 points and six rebounds. The Wolves have now won both regular season meetings against the Celtics.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Timberwolves in the hunt for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference, while the loss is a setback for the Celtics who are looking to secure home-court advantage in the East.

The details

Minnesota improved to a record of 44-28 on the season. Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two blocks for the Wolves. Rudy Gobert tallied nine points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks, while Julius Randle finished with nine points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks.

• The Wolves won both regular season meetings against the Celtics.
• The Wolves will return to the hardwood on Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m.

What’s next

The Wolves will return to the hardwood on Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. with game coverage available on ESPN and FanDuel Sports Network North.