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Celtics-Wolves recap: Tatum's dominant effort lifts C's to 118-115 win

Jayson Tatum's MVP-caliber performance helped Boston begin its road trip with a win.

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Abby Chin caught up with Derrick White after the Celtics’ 118-115 win against the Timberwolves, and he talked about the Celtics’ mindset starting a tough four-game road trip.

What to Know

  • Jayson Tatum tallied a game-high 33 points, along with nine assists and eight rebounds. Derrick White scored 26 points.
  • Tatum has eight or more rebounds in 19 straight games, the second-longest active streak in the NBA.
  • The C's are now 12-3 on the road this season. Boston's overall record is 25-9.
  • Jaylen Brown (right shoulder strain) and Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) did not play for Boston.
  • The Celtics are back in action Friday night against the Rockets in Houston.

The Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves usually give fans a great show when they square off, and Thursday night's game at Target Center continued that trend.

The Celtics had multiple double-digit leads in the second half, but the T-Wolves didn't go away, and they had a chance to force overtime with 3.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Anthony Edwards' potential game-tying 3-pointer hit the rim and bounced out, giving Boston a 118-115 win to begin their tough four-game Western Conference road trip.

Jayson Tatum gave an MVP-caliber performance with 33 points, nine assists, eight rebounds and three steals. He scored 16 points in the third quarter. Derrick White poured in 26 points for Boston, including two clutch 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter.

The Celtics' road trip resumes Friday against the Houston Rockets.

Check out our live blog below for a recap of Celtics-Timberwolves.

January 2, 2025 10:17 pm

FINAL: Celtics win 118-115

January 2, 2025 9:49 pm

Edwards unable to force OT

January 2, 2025 9:46 pm

T-Wolves have chance to tie

January 2, 2025 9:44 pm

It's winning time

January 2, 2025 9:33 pm

Celtics regain the lead

January 2, 2025 9:22 pm

Donte DiVincenzo ties the game

January 2, 2025 9:04 pm

Celtics withstand T-Wolves' charge

January 2, 2025 8:38 pm

Halftime: Celtics lead 62-51

January 2, 2025 8:25 pm

Tatum helps Celtics increase lead

January 2, 2025 8:18 pm

Sam Hauser is heating up

January 2, 2025 7:57 pm

3-point shootout in Minnesota so far

January 2, 2025 7:44 pm

Hot start for T-Wolves

January 2, 2025 7:29 pm

Starting lineups

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