The Boston Celtics (24-9) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15) at 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, at Target Center. Jaylen Brown of the Celtics is a player to watch.
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Celtics vs. Timberwolves: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV channel: TNT, NBCS-BOS, truTV, and MAX
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
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Celtics' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46% | 17 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.4% | 8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 6 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44.3 | 18 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.5 | 2 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 25 |
Timberwolves' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.9% | 18 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.8% | 10 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 22 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 9 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.7 | 7 |
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Celtics vs. Timberwolves Top Players
Celtics
- Jayson Tatum puts up 28.3 points, 9.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists for the Celtics.
- Among active players, the Celtics are led by Payton Pritchard from long distance. He makes 3.7 shots from deep per game.
- Tatum records 1.3 steals per game. Derrick White collects 1.2 blocks a game.
Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards pours in 24.8 points per game and also tacks on 5.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest.
- This season, Rudy Gobert is averaging 10.4 points, 1.7 assists and 10.6 rebounds per game.
- Edwards hits 4.0 threes per game.
- The Timberwolves' defensive effort gets a lift from Jaden McDaniels' 1.3 steals and Gobert's 1.4 blocks per game.
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Celtics vs. Timberwolves Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Ankle),
Jaylen Brown: Out (Shoulder)
Timberwolves
Timberwolves:
Robert Dillingham: Out (Ankle),
Luka Garza: Out (Ankle)
Celtics' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Magic | L 108-104 | Away |
| 12/25/2024 | 76ers | L 118-114 | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Pacers | W 142-105 | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Pacers | L 123-114 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Raptors | W 125-71 | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Thunder | - | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 1/10/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/12/2025 | Pelicans | - | Home |
Timberwolves' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | Hawks | L 117-104 | Away |
| 12/25/2024 | Mavericks | W 105-99 | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Rockets | W 113-112 | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Spurs | W 112-110 | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Thunder | L 113-105 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Magic | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
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