Timberwolves defeat Celtics, end Boston losing streak
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Boston — The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Boston Celtics 102-92 on Sunday night in Boston, snapping an 18-game road losing streak there; Bones Hyland scored 23 points, Jaden McDaniels added 19 and Ayo Dosunmu contributed 17 with eight rebounds and six assists.
The loss ended Boston’s four-game winning streak and tightened Eastern Conference positioning this week; Anthony Edwards missed his fourth straight game with right knee inflammation, and Minnesota’s 16-0 fourth-quarter run decided the contest and boosted the Timberwolves’ immediate momentum.
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Timeline
- 1. 2005 — Minnesota recorded its previous regular-season win in Boston.
- 2. Pre-game — Celtics entered on a four-game winning streak; Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards.
- 3. First half — Celtics led at times but Timberwolves led by three at halftime.
- 4. Fourth quarter — Minnesota produced a game-breaking 16-0 run to pull away.
- 5. Postgame — Celtics' streak ended; standings tightened and questions arose about Boston's late-game play.
Why it matters
If you're a Celtics fan, this loss stings. It ends a four-game winning streak and raises questions about late-game play. For Timberwolves fans, it's a much-needed road win. It also shakes up the Eastern Conference standings.
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