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Celtics Face Timberwolves in Crucial Playoff Showdown

3/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Boston Celtics will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 22, 2026, a key playoff matchup.
The Celtics are on a four-game winning streak and favored by 10.5 points.
Jaylen Brown is probable for Boston; Anthony Edwards is out for Minnesota with a knee injury.
The Timberwolves have lost five of their last eight games, and both teams project a high-scoring matchup.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Celtics' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals marked their 15th championship and was significant as it was their first Finals loss to the Lakers, who had previously lost eight times to them. Led by Larry Bird, the Celtics averaged 111 points per game, solidifying their legacy and setting the stage for future playoff rivalries.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 22, 2026, a key playoff matchup.
The Celtics are on a four-game winning streak and favored by 10.5 points.
Jaylen Brown is probable for Boston; Anthony Edwards is out for Minnesota with a knee injury.
The Timberwolves have lost five of their last eight games, and both teams project a high-scoring matchup.

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