The Celtics ran sharp play calls to break down Minnesota’s defense, with smart screens and ball movement. On the other end, Boston’s defensive flexibility helped them adapt and generate turnovers despite some early lapses.

Jayson Tatum made a statement for the Boston Celtics on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. On a night when the Celtics didn't have Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis for a tough road tilt,

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-115 on Thursday night. Derrick White scored 26 points for Boston, while Sam Hauser — filling in for the injured Jaylen Brown — hit five 3-pointers and scored 15 points.

Jayson Tatum led the way for a shorthanded Celtics team as they opened a brutal road trip with a 118-115 victory over the Timberwolves. Here are the takeaways. The Timberwolves didn’t really have an answer for Tatum We’ve written an opening paragraph like this more than a few times this year,

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished nine assists, and the Boston Celtics held on for a 118-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds for the Celtics, who narrowly escaped with a 118-115 victory after the Timberwolves had a tying 3-pointer by Anthony Edwards hit the rim at the final buzzer.

Jayson Tatum led the way as the Boston Celtics defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-115 on the road Thursday night.