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Timberwolves defeat Celtics, end Boston losing streak

PUBLISHED Mar 22, 2026, 11:20 PM ET

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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.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2005 — Minnesota recorded its previous regular-season win in Boston.
Pre-game — Celtics entered on a four-game winning streak; Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards.
First half — Celtics led at times but Timberwolves led by three at halftime.
Fourth quarter — Minnesota produced a game-breaking 16-0 run to pull away.
Postgame — Celtics' streak ended; standings tightened and questions arose about Boston's late-game play.

News Intelligence

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.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 9

Who Benefited

The Minnesota Timberwolves benefited through a road win that ended a 21-year losing streak in Boston, provided a bench scoring boost, and improved team confidence and short-term standing implications.

Who Impacted

The Boston Celtics suffered a late-game collapse that ended a four-game winning streak, produced a poor offensive showing, and raised questions about late-game execution and defensive physicality.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 10%, Center 90%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

The Boston Celtics suffered a late-game collapse that ended a four-game winning streak, produced a poor offensive showing, and raised questions about late-game execution and defensive physicality.