Timberwolves vs Celtics Picks and Prediction – 11/24/2024

The Sunday NBA schedule will tip off with a matinee between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics from TD Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Timberwolves (8-7) are two games below .500 on the road and are averaging 113.3 points per contest. On Thursday, Minnesota allowed Toronto to shoot 51 percent from the field during a 110-105 road loss. 

All-Star G Anthony Edwards led five Minnesota players in double figures with 26 points on 9-for-20 shooting. Julius Randle scored 23 points (12-16 FT) and grabbed nine rebounds. Jaden McDaniels added 22 points and seven boards for the Timberwolves. 

The Boston Celtics are riding a four-game winning streak and trail Cleveland by 2.5 games for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics (13-3) rank third in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 120.7 points per game. On Friday, Boston outscored Washington by 14 points during the second half of a 108-96 road victory. 

All-Star G Jaylen Brown tallied a game-high 31 points on 11-for-27 shooting and pulled down 11 boards. All-Star F Jayson Tatum contributed 16 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Sam Hauser scored 13 points in 22 minutes off the bench for the Celtics. 

Minnesota F Naz Reid was forced to leave Friday’s loss due to a knee injury and is unlikely to play in this game. The Celtics have the advantage over the Timberwolves in every major statistical category. Look for Boston to come out strong and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Boston Celtics win 119-106.