Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves — 92:102, NBA

The Minnesota Timberwolves earned a 102-92 win over the Boston Celtics, using a more efficient shooting night and steadier ball movement to control the game. Minnesota shot 27-of-58 from the field (47.0%) and hit 12 three-pointers, while Boston finished at 25-of-62 (40.0%) and made nine threes. The Timberwolves also edged the Celtics on the glass (56-53) and created more offense through passing (24 assists to 17). Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 29 points for Boston, keeping the Celtics within striking distance for long stretches. Jayson Tatum added 16 points, but Boston’s offense struggled to consistently convert possessions into efficient looks, particularly compared to Minnesota’s balance and spacing. Minnesota got a strong, distributed scoring effort, led by Nah’Shon Hyland’s 23 points. Jaden McDaniels added 19 points and Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 17, giving the Timberwolves multiple threats and helping them maintain scoring pressure even when Boston made pushes. The Timberwolves’ advantage from three-point range and their assist edge reflected cleaner execution and better shot quality. The result underscores Minnesota’s ability to win with depth and perimeter shot-making, while Boston will look for more consistent offensive flow beyond Brown’s production. With the Timberwolves generating more assisted baskets and converting at a higher rate, they were able to close out a 10-point win and limit Boston’s comeback chances late.