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Timberwolves Defeat Celtics in Thrilling Matchup

Minnesota Timberwolves44-28

102

Boston Celtics47-24

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · TD Garden

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Quick answers

Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics?

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Boston Celtics 102-92 at TD Garden on March 22, 2026.

Who was favored in Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics?

Boston Celtics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The underdog won.

In a surprising turn of events, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Boston Celtics 102-92 at TD Garden on March 23, 2026. This victory marks the Timberwolves' third consecutive win against the Celtics, having previously won the series 2-0, showcasing their dominance in recent encounters. The Timberwolves improved their record to 44-28, while the Celtics fell to 47-24.

The Celtics entered the game with a strong home record of 4-1 in their last five games, averaging 114.0 points scored and allowing 105.4 points. They were riding a four-game winning streak, with their most recent victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 21, where they won 117-112. However, their performance against the Timberwolves was not up to par, as they struggled to maintain their scoring average, finishing with only 92 points.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves had a mixed recent form, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. They were coming off a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, where they fell 104-108. Despite this, they had shown offensive prowess, averaging 115.5 points scored in their last ten games. Their away performance had been less impressive, with a record of 1-3 in their last four away games, but they managed to secure a crucial win against the Celtics.

In terms of injuries, the Celtics were dealing with the day-to-day status of star player Jayson Tatum due to a knee issue, which likely impacted their overall performance. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo, who was out with an Achilles injury. Both teams had to adjust their strategies due to these absences.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Celtics favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 222.5. The odds reflected the Celtics' strong home record but did not account for the Timberwolves' recent success against them.

The game conditions were typical for a late March evening in Boston, with fans filling the TD Garden to support their team. However, the Celtics struggled to find their rhythm, especially in the fourth quarter, where they were outscored significantly.

Key moments in the game included Jaylen Brown's free throws and a driving layup by Ayo Dosunmu, but the Celtics could not close the gap as the Timberwolves maintained their lead. Julius Randle's running dunk and layups by Max Shulga and Charles Bassey helped secure the Timberwolves' victory.

Overall, the Timberwolves' ability to capitalize on the Celtics' struggles and their effective scoring in critical moments were pivotal in their win. The Celtics will need to regroup and address their issues ahead of their next matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BOS -10.5	222.5 o -105 / u -115	Minnesota Timberwolves +340 · Boston Celtics -440

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Injury report

Jayson TatumDay-To-DayKneeBoston Celtics
Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves

Leaders

PointsJaylen Brown29Boston Celtics
AssistsJaylen Brown4Boston Celtics
ReboundsJayson Tatum11Boston Celtics
PointsBones Hyland23Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsAyo Dosunmu6Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert14Minnesota Timberwolves

Recent form

Boston Celtics

Last 10: 7-3Streak W4111.2 scored · 104.9 allowed per game4-1 at home

W117-112at Memphis GrizzliesMar 21
W120-99vs Golden State WarriorsMar 18
W120-112vs Phoenix SunsMar 16
W111-100vs Washington WizardsMar 14
L102-104at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 13
L116-125at San Antonio SpursMar 11
W109-98at Cleveland CavaliersMar 8
W120-100vs Dallas MavericksMar 7
L89-118vs Charlotte HornetsMar 5
W108-81at Milwaukee BucksMar 3

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1115.5 scored · 116.5 allowed per game1-3 away

L104-108vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 21
W147-111vs Utah JazzMar 19
W116-104vs Phoenix SunsMar 18
L103-116at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 15
W127-117at Golden State WarriorsMar 14
L128-153at LA ClippersMar 12
L106-120at Los Angeles LakersMar 11
L92-119vs Orlando MagicMar 7
W115-107vs Toronto RaptorsMar 6
W117-110vs Memphis GrizzliesMar 4

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20

Box score

Stat	Minnesota Timberwolves	Boston Celtics
Field goals	39-91	34-95
Field goal %	43	36
Three-pointers	12-33	9-33
Three-point %	36	27
Free throws	12-15	15-18
Free throw %	80	83
Rebounds	56	53
Offensive rebounds	12	13
Defensive rebounds	44	40
Assists	24	17
Steals	7	9
Blocks	7	2
Turnovers	14	11
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	13
Fast-break points	22	17
Points in the paint	46	50
Fouls	16	13
Largest lead	16	15
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	27	67

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter57-64Rudy Gobert makes 2-foot layup (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
3rd Quarter59-64Jaden McDaniels makes 1-foot dunk (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
3rd Quarter59-66Jayson Tatum makes driving layup
3rd Quarter61-66Jaden McDaniels makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
3rd Quarter61-69Jaylen Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Baylor Scheierman assists)
3rd Quarter63-69Rudy Gobert makes tip in dunk
3rd Quarter66-69Jaden McDaniels makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
3rd Quarter66-72Payton Pritchard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jayson Tatum assists)
3rd Quarter66-74Jaylen Brown makes 1-foot driving dunk (Payton Pritchard assists)
3rd Quarter68-74Jaden McDaniels makes driving layup (Bones Hyland assists)
3rd Quarter68-75Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter71-75Jaden McDaniels makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kyle Anderson assists)
3rd Quarter71-77Luka Garza makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Jaylen Brown assists)
3rd Quarter73-77Naz Reid makes 1-foot layup (Bones Hyland assists)
3rd Quarter74-77Naz Reid makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter76-77Bones Hyland makes running layup
4th Quarter78-77Kyle Anderson makes 2-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter78-79Derrick White makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Neemias Queta assists)
4th Quarter78-81Derrick White makes driving layup (Payton Pritchard assists)
4th Quarter80-81Bones Hyland makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter83-81Bones Hyland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Clark assists)
4th Quarter84-81Bones Hyland makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter85-81Bones Hyland makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter87-81Naz Reid makes running layup (Kyle Anderson assists)
4th Quarter88-81Naz Reid makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter91-81Naz Reid makes 30-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter93-81Naz Reid makes 6-foot two point shot (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter94-81Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-83Jayson Tatum makes driving layup
4th Quarter94-84Jayson Tatum makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter97-84Julius Randle makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
4th Quarter98-84Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-85Jaylen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-86Jaylen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-86Ayo Dosunmu makes driving layup
4th Quarter102-86Julius Randle makes running dunk (Jaden McDaniels assists)
4th Quarter102-88Max Shulga makes driving layup (Baylor Scheierman assists)
4th Quarter102-90Charles Bassey makes layup (Max Shulga assists)
4th Quarter102-91Max Shulga makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-92Max Shulga makes free throw 2 of 2