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Boston Defeats Minnesota 121-109 - Recap
The Celtics got a 36-point performance from Jaylen Brown as Boston handed Minnesota a 121-109 defeat on Friday at TD Garden.
Boston was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 228.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jayson Tatum had 30 points for Boston and Derrick White chipped in with 18 points. Marcus Smart had 10 assists for the Celtics, while Al Horford was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Timberwolves got a 30-point performance from Anthony Edwards, who was supported by 21 points from D'Angelo Russell. D'Angelo Russell had 10 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Rudy Gobert grabbed 12 rebounds.
Boston trailed at halftime, 56-54.
Boston had a 53-45 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the Bucks. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.