NEWSLETTER
The Minnesota Timberwolves (35-34) welcome in the Boston Celtics (47-22) after dropping four home games in a row. It begins at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
The Celtics head into this matchup on the heels of a 111-109 loss to the Rockets on Monday. The Timberwolves head into this contest following a 136-115 win against the Hawks on Monday. In the Celtics’ loss, Jaylen Brown led the way with a team-high 43 points (adding five rebounds and two assists). Anthony Edwards recorded 32 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves.
When is Celtics vs. Timberwolves and when does it start?
This game between the Celtics and Timberwolves will take place on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Celtics vs. Timberwolves
The Celtics and Timberwolves will take to the hardwood at Target Center for this matchup on March 15, and if you would like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NBCS-BOS, BSN.
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Celtics vs. Timberwolves Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Celtics have won 44 out of the 63 games, or 69.8%, in which they’ve been favored.
The Celtics knock down 15.9 three-pointers per game (second-most in the league) while shooting 37.7% from deep (fifth-best in the NBA). They are making 4.2 more threes per outing than their opponents, who drain 11.7 per game while shooting 35.2%.
The Celtics have scored at a much higher clip in home games than on the road in the 2022-23 season (120.7 at home versus 114.7 on the road), though they have allowed fewer points in home games than on the road (111.9 opponent points per home game versus 112.8 on the road).
The Celtics have been scoring 116.9 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 117.7 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Timberwolves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Timberwolves have a -1 scoring differential, putting up 115.7 points per game (10th in league) and conceding 115.7 (18th in NBA).
The Timberwolves make 12.0 3-pointers per game and shoot 35.9% from beyond the arc, ranking 16th and 16th, respectively, in the NBA.
The Timberwolves score 116.6 points per game at home, 1.8 more than away (114.8). Defensively they concede 115.3 per game, 0.9 fewer points than on the road (116.2).
The Timberwolves have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, tallying 115.6 points per contest, 0.1 fewer points their than season average of 115.7.
Celtics Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 64 | 30.3 | 8.9 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 3.3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 57 | 26.6 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 58 | 14.7 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.0 |
| Derrick White | 69 | 12.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Marcus Smart | 52 | 11.3 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Timberwolves Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 69 | 24.9 | 5.9 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 2.7 |
| Rudy Gobert | 57 | 13.7 | 11.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 66 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Mike Conley | 54 | 10.9 | 2.6 | 7.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Naz Reid | 60 | 10.6 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
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