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Boston Defeats Minnesota 127-120 - Recap
The Timberwolves were burned for 45 points by Jayson Tatum on Wednesday as the Celtics picked up a 127-120 win at TD Garden.
The Celtics won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -11.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Boston got 35 points from Jaylen Brown and another 12 points from Jrue Holiday. Derrick White contributed 6 assists, while Jaylen Brown cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Timberwolves got a 29-point performance from Anthony Edwards, who was supported by 25 points from Karl-Anthony Towns. Karl-Anthony Towns had 6 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 13 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 54-53 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 47 boards, while Boston only had 46
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bucks. The Timberwolves will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Portland.