Follow usJayson Tatum played a pivotal role, scoring 45 points, with 14 in the fourth quarter and an additional 12 in overtime, leading the Celtics to a 127-120 triumph over the Timberwolves in a clash between the top teams in their respective conferences.
This win marked a historic achievement for Boston, boasting an 18-0 record at home for the first time in franchise history.
Adding to the Celtics’ impressive performance, Jaylen Brown contributed 35 points and 11 rebounds. Jrue Holiday chipped in with 12 points, including a crucial corner 3-pointer following an offensive rebound by Derrick White. This capped off a 14-3 run, giving Boston a 111-109 lead with just 26 seconds remaining in regulation.
The Celtics boast an impressive streak of 25 consecutive regular-season victories at home, dating back to last March. However, it’s worth noting that they did experience defeats in Boston during the playoffs, including a pivotal Game 7 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.
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