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Wolves-Boston game recap

A quick look at the penultimate game of the 2020-21 season.

By Chris Hine

May 15, 2021 at 9:29PM
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) and center Naz Reid (11) in the third quarter during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum put up a shot against Juancho Hernangomez and Naz Reid in the third quarter Saturday. (Andy Clayton-King, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Jayson Tatum, Boston

He shot only 8-for-21, but he hit four three-poointers and had 11 rebounds to lead the Celtics' first-half surge.

By the numbers

5-for-37 The Wolves' three-point shooting.

23 Boston's largest lead.

1 Three-pointer hit by a Wolves starter, made by Anthony Edwards midway through the third quarter.

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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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