Overview

• The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 in a tightly contested matchup.
• Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, including Boston's first 15 points, and Jayson Tatum added 26 points and eight rebounds in the win.
• Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28 points and nine rebounds, but Minnesota has now lost five of its last seven games.
• A key 14-0 run in the third quarter helped the Celtics build a 19-point lead, which the Timberwolves nearly erased in the final moments of the game.
• The Timberwolves missed a potential game-winning shot in the final seconds as Boston's defense held firm to secure the victory.