GAME RECAP
Impact player
Gordon Hayward, Boston
Hayward lit up the Wolves again for 35 points on 14 of 18 shooting. This was only the second time he topped 20 all season — the other time coming against the Wolves Dec. 1 (30 points).
By the numbers
20 Points for Karl-Anthony Towns in the third quarter. He finished with 28 points on 12-for-21 shooting after a quiet first half.
23 Fast-break points for the Celtics
62 Bench points for the Celtics.
31 Season-high points total for Andrew Wiggins, who hit 10 of his 18 shots and nine of hit 12 free throws.
59 Shooting percentage for the Celtics (45-for-76)
CHRIS HINE
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