Wolves-Boston game recap

February 22, 2020 at 4:11AM
Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis dunks in front of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Allen Crabbe in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Celtics big man Daniel Theis scored 25 points Friday. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Gordon Hayward, Boston

Led the Celtics with 29 points on 12-for-17 shooting, helping Boston take advantage of the Wolves' still-forming defense in the fourth quarter.

By the numbers

1-for-9 D'Angelo Russell's three-point shooting.

56 Celtics points in the paint.

58-43 Rebounding edge for Boston.

Chris Hine

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