Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Player Stats and Box Score for Nov. 24 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics saw two teams that could have clashed in the 2024 NBA Finals and are having completely different starts to the 2024-25 season. The defending champions boast a 13-3 record, which includes a win against the 15-0 Cleveland Cavaliers, ending their unbeaten run this week.

The Timberwolves, the No. 3 seed in the West last season, boast an 8-7 record (3-5 away) and are trying to straighten their path.

Behind stellar performances by Jaylen Brown (29 points on 10-from-18 from the field) and Jayson Tatum (26 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals), the Celtics secured a 107-105 win. Minnesota fought until the last moment to try to get this win. Anthony Edwards led the way with 28 points while Julius Randle contributed 23 units.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Player Stats and Box Score

Minnesota Timberwolves player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Julius Randle	23	6	2	0	0	0
Jaden McDaniels	10	5	1	0	0	1
Rudy Gobert	10	20	0	0	0	0
Donte DiVincenzo	11	3	2	1	1	2
Anthony Edwards	28	9	7	0	0	3
Josh Minott	0	0	0	0	0	0
Naz Reid	5	5	2	1	0	2
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	4	1	4	0	0	0
Rob Dillingham	14	0	1	0	0	0

Boston Celtics player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO
Jayson Tatum	26	8	4	2	0	1
Al Horford	8	4	4	0	2	1
Jrue Holiday	9	4	3	1	1	1
Derrick White	19	9	5	1	2	2
Jaylen Brown	29	2	4	1	1	1
Xavier Tillman	3	4	0	0	1	0
Sam Hauser	5	5	2	0	0	0
Payton Pritchard	8	4	3	0	0	0

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics game recap

This Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics duel started with the Timberwolves winning the first quarter 27-24. The Celtics bounced back with a 31-25 win in the second quarter.

The second quarter started with the Celtics confirming their dominance over the Timberwolves, taking it with a 29-21 win. When everything suggested that the C's would come out victorious in this matchup, the Timberwolves hit the gas and put pressure on the reigning NBA champions.

The Timberwolves cut the lead to 97-93 with 4:59 to go in the fourth quarter. They ended up winning the quarter 32-23, but it wasn't enough to beat the Celtics, who held onto their lead and won the game by two points.

Anthony Edwards tried to will his team to victory, but he had a poor night shooting from the field (9-from-21), although he finished with 28 points. Julius Randle added 23 units (7-from-15 from the field) and the rest of the starters, plus Rob Dillingham, scored in double digits.

The Celtics found support in their dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown (29 and 26 points, respectively) while Derrick White added 19 units. Boston improved to 14-3 after this game and looks like the biggest threat the Cavaliers will face for the top spot in the East this season.

They'll see the LA Clippers on Monday while the Timberwolves will return to action on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets.

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