Minnesota Timberwolves (25-10, 16-17-2 ATS) embark on a journey to face the Boston Celtics (28-8, 18-16-2 ATS).
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Wednesday night marks the convergence of the leading teams from each conference as the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-10, 16-17-2 ATS) embark on a journey to face the Boston Celtics (28-8, 18-16-2 ATS). Notably, the Timberwolves will be concluding a back-to-back, having contested a game in Orlando the previous day.
In their recent outing, Minnesota faced an away defeat in Dallas, succumbing to a 115-108 loss despite carrying a 2.5-point road favorite status. On the other side, Boston experienced a road setback in Indiana, falling short with a 133-131 defeat despite being 3.5-point road favorites. This upcoming game marks the second and final clash between the two teams this season, with Minnesota emerging victorious in the initial encounter at home by a five-point margin in overtime. The tipoff is set for 7:00 EST at TD Ga
For the Celtics, Hauser (shoulder injury) and Tatum (ankle injury) will not be playing the game. As for the Timberwolves, Clark will be sitting this one out due to an achilles tendon injury.
Currently holding the top seed in the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves find their coveted position under threat. In the recent stretch, the T-Wolves have stumbled, losing three out of their last four games. Their once-comfortable lead is now reduced to a mere one-game advantage over the Thunder for the first seed. Minnesota faced defeats against the Knicks, Pelicans, and Mavericks, with their solitary victory in this span occurring on the road against the Houston Rockets.
Anthony Edwards showcased his scoring prowess with an impressive 36-point performance in the recent game, complemented by Karl-Anthony Towns contributing an additional 24 points. Despite their individual efforts, the formidable duo couldn’t secure a victory against the Mavericks.
The Boston Celtics might be grappling with frustration over a recent late no-call in their game against the Pacers, but their morale is bound to receive a boost as they return to their home court, where they boast an unblemished 17-0 record this year. Notably, Boston stands as the sole team yet to taste defeat on their home turf, with the upcoming opponent, the T-Wolves, closely trailing as they have only encountered two home losses throughout the year.
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