The Boston Celtics defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-120 in overtime Wednesday night behind a big showing from Jayson Tatum. With the victory the Celtics move to a perfect 18-0 to open the season, a franchise record. Boston is now 29-8 for the year overall.
Both teams were without key pieces, especially down low. For Boston, Kristaps Porzingis missed the game with a right knee contusion. Fellow European big man Rudy Gobert, meanwhile, was absent for Minnesota with a hip injury. This hampered the Celtics defense at times, while the Timberwolves were more resilient in getting stops for most of the night.
Thanks to a combined 80 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, however, it didn’t matter. Boston roared back in the fourth quarter to force overtime, ultimately walking away with a win.
Here’s what you missed from Boston’s 127-120 overtime victory against Minnesota.
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