8:05 pm
December 1

Celtics @ Timberwolves

Who will WIN this matchup?

Boston Celtics (12-10)

@ Minnesota Timberwolves (11-11)

 

Current odds:

Boston Celtics: (+115)

Minnesota Timberwolves: (-135)

 

• The line for the game is Minnesota by 2 points.

• Boston has averaged 126 points in its two straight wins, which happens to coincide with Marcus Smart stepping into the starting lineup in place of the injured Jaylen Brown (back). Smart had 12 points and team highs of seven assists and three steals in the win over the Cavaliers and his play has left Brown wondering if he’ll be forced to return to a bench role. “Possibly,” Brown told reporters when asked about playing as a reserve when he comes back. “Especially if we are winning. Whatever it is that needs to be done to figure it out. Everybody has talent, everybody has ability, but obviously we have to make something work here. … If we’re winning, everything else will be fine.”

• Covington is averaging 22.5 points in two games since a 1-for-18 shooting effort against Chicago, but he is being lauded for his impact on the defensive end. “Overall just bringing that defensive mindset here is very contagious and a lot of people are picking up on it,” Covington told reporters. “That’s part of my character. I’m very approachable and I talk to guys in a way that I know how the game is going.” Towns and Derrick Rose added 16 points apiece in the win over the Spurs while rookie Josh Okogie chipped in 12 in only 10 minutes.

• The Celtics have won each of the last four meetings.

4/10
Confidence
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