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Boston Defeats Minnesota 124-108 - Recap

Jayson Tatum scored 26 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds for Boston on Saturday, leading the Celtics to a 124-108 victory over Minnesota at Target Center.

The Celtics were a +5.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 233.5.

Evan Fournier had 18 points for Boston and Tremont Waters chipped in with 14 points. Tremont Waters had 7 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Minnesota got 24 points from Karl-Anthony Towns in a losing cause and another 23 points from Anthony Edwards. D'Angelo Russell contributed 6 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 rebounds.

Boston led at halftime, 66-47.

The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 51 boards, while Boston only had 44

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Knicks. The Timberwolves will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Dallas.