Wolves-Boston game recap

March 9, 2018 at 4:41AM
Boston Celtics's Al Horford, left, of Dominican Republic , drives around Minnesota Timberwolves' Taj Gibson as Kyrie Irving, right, sets a pick in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 8, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Al Horford drove around Taj Gibson on his way to finishing with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

Impact player Al Horford, Boston

The five-time All-Star center finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists in 34 minutes .

By the NUMBERS

42-20 Boston's advantage in bench points, including 17 points from Marcus Morris and 13 from Terry Rozier.

6-for-21 Andrew Wiggins' shooting, including 1-for-8 on three-pointers.

23 Points for Kyrie Irving, back after sitting out Boston's game at Chicago on Monday to rest a sore knee.

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