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WarriorsMinnesota Timberwolves @ Boston Celtics: Mar 22, 2026
Timberwolves vs Celtics final: the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Boston Celtics 102-92 on March 22, 2026 at TD Garden, Boston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 14 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 102 |
| Celtics | 23 | 21 | 33 | 15 | 92 |
Top Performers
Timberwolves
- 23 PTS Bones Hyland
- 14 REB Rudy Gobert
- 6 AST Ayo Dosunmu
Celtics
- 29 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 11 REB Jayson Tatum
- 4 AST Jaylen Brown
Timberwolves vs Celtics Box Score
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle FC | 29 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3-14 | 1-4 | 2-4 | -4 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 32 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7-13 | 2-4 | 1-1 | +8 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 32 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-18 | 3-7 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 30 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-9 | 2-7 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Rudy Gobert C | 26 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Joan Beringer C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Naz Reid CF | 25 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-12 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +26 |
| Julian Phillips F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jaylen Clark G | 12 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Zyon Pullin G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Bones Hyland G | 29 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-14 | 3-7 | 4-4 | +26 |
| Kyle Anderson F | 15 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +12 |
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Brown GF | 35 | 29 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9-26 | 2-6 | 9-11 | -8 |
| Neemias Queta C | 26 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jayson Tatum FG | 30 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-16 | 2-7 | 2-3 | -4 |
| Derrick White G | 35 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6-15 | 1-5 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Sam Hauser GF | 18 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Charles Bassey CF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 27 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-11 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Ron Harper Jr. F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Luka Garza C | 17 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Max Shulga G | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 28 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
Timberwolves vs Celtics Recap
The Timberwolves beat the Celtics 102-92 in a second-half surge that overcame a 9-point deficit after one quarter. Minnesota improved to 44-28, while Boston fell to 47-24.
The Celtics led 23-14 after the first quarter, but Minnesota outscored them 33-21 in the second to take a 3-point halftime lead at 47-44. Boston regained the edge 77-76 after three quarters, but the Timberwolves dominated the fourth with 26 points to 15. Minnesota shot 39 of 91 from the field and committed just 14 turnovers.
Bones Hyland led Minnesota with 23 points, while Rudy Gobert added 14 rebounds. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 29 points but shot 34 of 95 as a team. The Celtics made 15 of 18 free throws but managed only 17 assists to Minnesota's 24.
The number to know: Minnesota's 56 rebounds to Boston's 53, a 1-rebound edge that helped the visitors control the glass through the decisive fourth quarter.
Team Stats
| Timberwolves | Stat | Celtics |
|---|---|---|
| 39-91 | Field Goals | 34-95 |
| 42.9% | FG % | 35.8% |
| 12-33 | 3-Pointers | 9-33 |
| 36.4% | 3P % | 27.3% |
| 12-15 | Free Throws | 15-18 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 56 | Rebounds | 53 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 24 | Assists | 17 |
| 7 | Steals | 9 |
| 7 | Blocks | 2 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 16 | Fouls | 13 |
| 16 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Timberwolves | 49.5% | 12.5% | 23.1% | 0.132 |
 Celtics | 40.5% | 9.7% | 22.8% | 0.158 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Timberwolves vs Celtics Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, March 22, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
- Arena
- TD GardenBoston
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Timberwolves vs Celtics Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Timberwolves last 5
- L vs Trail Blazers 104-108 Mar 20, 2026
- W vs Jazz 147-111 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs Suns 116-104 Mar 17, 2026
- L @ Thunder 103-116 Mar 15, 2026
- W @ Warriors 127-117 Mar 13, 2026
Celtics last 5
- W @ Grizzlies 117-112 Mar 20, 2026
- W vs Warriors 120-99 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs Suns 120-112 Mar 16, 2026
- W vs Wizards 111-100 Mar 14, 2026
- L @ Thunder 102-104 Mar 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- Nov 29, 2025 Celtics @ Timberwolves 115-119
More NBA Games on Mar 22, 2026
- Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0112
Denver Nuggets1-1128Top: Avdija 23 PTS, 14 ASTBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3122
Sacramento Kings0-3126Top: Monk 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1113
New York Knicks0-3145Top: Towns 26 PTS, 16 REBBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-198
Phoenix Suns1-1120Top: Booker 25 PTSBox score ›
That covers Timberwolves vs Celtics: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers Oct 26; Celtics host the Bulls Oct 26.
Timberwolves vs Celtics FAQs
Who won Timberwolves vs Celtics on Mar 22, 2026?
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Boston Celtics 102-92 on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston. Bones Hyland led the Timberwolves with 23 points.
What are the Timberwolves and Celtics records?
After this game the Timberwolves were 44-28 and the Celtics were 47-24 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Timberwolves vs Celtics?
Bones Hyland scored 23 for the Timberwolves. Jaylen Brown scored 29 for the Celtics.
Who leads the Timberwolves vs Celtics season series?
The Timberwolves lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Timberwolves vs Celtics game?
The Timberwolves beat the Celtics 119-115 on Nov 29, 2025 at home.
Where was Timberwolves vs Celtics played?
At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.
What was the score by quarter in Timberwolves vs Celtics?
Timberwolves-Celtics: Q1 14-23, Q2 33-21, Q3 29-33, Q4 26-15.
What is next for the Timberwolves and Celtics?
Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Celtics host the Bulls on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.