Timberwolves End 18-Game Losing Streak in Boston with 102-92 Win Over Celtics The Minnesota Timberwolves ended an 18-game losing streak in Boston with a 102-92 victory over the Boston Celtics on March 23, 2026. Bones Hyland led the way with 23 points, while Jaden McDaniels added 19 to secure the win. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, and Rudy Gobert recorded 14 rebounds and nine points. The win marked the Timberwolves’ first victory in Boston since 2005, a fact that left Hyland stunned. Hyland expressed disbelief when told about the 2005 game, joking, “Dang, that don’t even sound right. I was 5-years-old. That’s crazy.” For the Celtics, Jaylen Brown led the way with 29 points, while Jayson Tatum overcame a slow start to score 16 points and grab 11 rebounds. Derrick White added 15 points, but the loss ended Boston’s four-game winning streak and left them tied with the New York Knicks for second place in the Eastern Conference. The Timberwolves’ victory was fueled by a decisive 16-0 run midway through the fourth quarter. Naz Reid, returning from a two-game absence due to a sprained right ankle, played a pivotal role in the surge, scoring eight consecutive points during the stretch. Reid’s efforts culminated in a three-point play and a 3-pointer, helping Minnesota take control of the game. The Celtics, however, trailed 81-80 before Hyland’s 3-pointer from the right wing gave the Timberwolves a 92-81 lead with 9:05 remaining. The game was marked by early struggles from both teams, as the Celtics missed eight of their first nine three-point attempts, and the Timberwolves shot just 1 for 7 from beyond the arc. Boston’s struggles were evident in the first half, as they squandered a 15-point lead and trailed 47-44 at halftime.#boston_celtics #minnesota_timberwolves #bones_hyland #jaden_mcdaniels #ayo_dosunmu
