The Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face off Saturday at 5:00 PM ET at Target Center, with both teams entering the game at 10-8. Boston enters with a two-game winning streak, while Minnesota is looking to snap a three-game skid.
Boston will be without Jayson Tatum (right Achilles repair) and Ron Harper Jr. (G League two-way). Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable with low back spasms, and Neemias Queta is also questionable with a left ankle sprain. Derrick White is probable with a right calf contusion.
Minnesota will be relatively healthy, with Enrique Freeman available wearing a face mask and Rocco Zikarsky out in the G League. The Timberwolves are aiming to rebound from consecutive losses to Sacramento and Oklahoma City.
Jaylen Brown has been a key contributor for the Celtics, averaging 28.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists over 18 games this season. Derrick White is averaging 16 points and 5.1 assists, while Queta has contributed 9.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Their availability could heavily influence Boston’s rotation and offensive flow.
For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards leads the team with 28 points per game, while Julius Randle adds 23.4 points and 7.5 rebounds. Rudy Gobert continues to anchor the paint, averaging 10.3 rebounds and 10.4 points. The Timberwolves will rely on their core to maintain competitiveness without major injuries.
