US EditionCeltics’ Long Winning Streak Against Timberwolves Snapped
The Timberwolves ended an 18-game losing streak in Boston with a 16-0 run in the fourth quarter, led by Bones Hyland's 23 points and key contributions from Naz Reid.
- On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Boston Celtics 102-92 at TD Garden, snapping an 18-game losing streak there since 2005.
- Trailing early, the Timberwolves were down by 15 in the second quarter, but a 14-4 run capped by a Dosunmu 3-pointer closed the gap, despite Anthony Edwards being sidelined with right knee inflammation.
- A late 16-0 surge, capped by a Julius Randle basket, put Minnesota ahead 94-81 with 5:08 to play as Naz Reid scored eight of his 11 points during the run.
- The loss ended Boston Celtics' four-game winning streak and tightened the Eastern Conference standing, while Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 44-28 and remained sixth in the Western Conference.
- Looking at the bigger picture, Minnesota went 8-2 in its previous 10 games without Anthony Edwards, with 29.9 assists per game and strong ball movement, according to coach Chris Finch.
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Celtics’ long winning streak against Timberwolves snapped
Minnesota beats Boston for the first time in 19 games.
Minnesota 102, Boston 92
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