The Celtics rank 7th in the NBA in offensive rating (114.7), and the Timberwolves rank 2nd in defensive rating (104.6). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 110.9, so the Celtics are 3.8 above it. Jayson Tatum leads them with 27.9 points a game on 58.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 10 games, BOS 9). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINBOSMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +8.8 (season +10.7). Streak W3.
Boston CelticsLast 5: average margin +11.0 (season +9.7). Streak W2.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.7 | 3.3 | 6.1 | 59.3 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 17.3 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 60.8 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 17.1 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 57.6 |
Boston Celtics| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson TatumF | 27.9 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 58.0 |
| Paul GeorgeF | 19.6 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 58.0 |
| Derrick WhiteG | 13.3 | 3.3 | 5.1 | 57.2 |
| Payton PritchardG | 12.9 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 57.0 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesBoston CelticsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.