5 p.m. Sunday at Boston * BSN, 830-AM
Wolves-Celtics game preview: Building momentum for a playoff spot
The Wolves will look to start another win streak against a Celtics team fighting for top seed in the East.
Wolves update: They are 18-19 on the road this season. ... The COVID-depleted Wolves beat Boston 108-103 on Dec. 27 at Target Center as Jaylen Nowell scored 29. ... F Jaden McDaniels (ankle) is out and G Malik Beasley (ankle) is questionable.
Celtics update: Boston (46-28) is battling Miami, Milwaukee and Philadelphia for the top seed in the East. ... The Celtics are the top defensive team in the NBA, holding opponents to 103.8 points per game. ... G Jayson Tatum (27 ppg) and F Jaylen Brown (23.2) are the team's leading scorers.
The Timberwolves made 22 three-pointers in 50 tries, keeping a lead large enough that their star didn’t play in the fourth quarter.