Celtics squeak past Wolves in 118-115 road win

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road 118-115. Boston improves to 12-3 on the road and 25-9 overall with the win.

This game came down to two main themes. On the offensive end, 3-point shooting was the story. Minnesota and Boston combined for 43-for-96 on shots from deep. This was a crucial lifeline for Boston’s scoring attack, especially after a slow start. But the defense was just as key Celtics. In all, the guys in green forced 15 turnovers, a key factor in stopping the Wolves from ever getting comfortable. Still, this one went down to the wire.

See the best plays captured in photos from Thursday’s game, a 118-115 Celtics road win.

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesJanuary 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesJanuary 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and center Al Horford (42) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesJanuary 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and center Al Horford (42) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dribbles against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and center Al Horford (42) in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesJanuary 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Minott (8) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) passes Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesJanuary 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) passes Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) passes Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with guard Payton Pritchard (11) after making a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesJanuary 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with guard Payton Pritchard (11) after making a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates with guard Payton Pritchard (11) after making a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks on during a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesJanuary 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks on during a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

January 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks on during a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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