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NBA, round 0

Sun, Feb 28 at 6:00 pm
Sun, Feb 28 at 6:00 pm (Sunday, February 28)Target CenterAll Champaign sports
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Celtics at Timberwolves, Sunday 6:00 pm

The Minnesota Timberwolves (9-4) host the Boston Celtics (10-2) Sunday at 6:00 pm at Target Center, on NBC.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Timberwolves a 56% chance to win.

The Timberwolves have won 4 of their last 5 and come in on a 4-game winning streak. The Celtics have won 5 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game winning streak. Season series: Series starts 2/12.

The Timberwolves list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Jaylen Clark (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

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Top performers

#0
BOS · PointsJayson Tatum F26.3
#0
BOS · AssistsJayson Tatum F7.5
#88
BOS · ReboundsNeemias Queta C6.7
#1
MIN · PointsLaMelo Ball G18.6
#1
MIN · AssistsLaMelo Ball G6.2
#27
MIN · ReboundsRudy Gobert C11.5
CelticsTimberwolves
10-2Record9-4
WWWWWLast fiveWWWWL
44.1%ESPN win chance55.9%
Season series
Series starts 2/12

Timberwolves injuries

  • Jaylen Clark GOut, Hamstring
  • Anthony Edwards GOut, Knee
  • Donte DiVincenzo GOut, Achilles

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