The Boston Celtics held off a late rally from the Minnesota Timberwolves to secure a 107-105 victory, extending their season-high winning streak to five games and improving to 14-3 Monday (PHL).
Boston built a commanding 19-point lead in the second half but needed a crucial defensive stop in the final 7.1 seconds to preserve the win.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 29 points, while Jayson Tatum contributed 26 points and eight rebounds.
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Derrick White delivered a strong all-around performance with 19 points and nine rebounds, helping Boston maintain its position as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Minnesota put up a fight in the fourth quarter, with Anthony Edwards scoring 28 points and Julius Randle adding 23. Rudy Gobert dominated the boards, grabbing 20 rebounds to go along with his 10 points.
Despite their balanced effort, the Timberwolves couldn’t complete the comeback and fell to 8-8 on the season.
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