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The leading team of the Eastern Conference “Celtics” defeated the basketball players “Timberwolves” from Minnesota, leaders in the Western Conference, at home with a score of 127:120 (32:27, 22:26, 25:32, 32:26, 16:9) in overtime.
Boston has set a new club record – the team has won 18 home games in a row since the start of the season. The Celtics have not yet felt the bitterness of a home defeat this season.
Jayson Tatum, who hit six of 11 long-range shots and made 13 of 14 free throws, led the Celtics with 45 points, while Jaylen Brown added 35 points (3 points, 4/7, free throws 13/13).
Anthony Edwards scored 29 points for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.
One of the best defensive players in the league – Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert – was unable to help the Minnesota team due to an injury.
Tatum played great for the winners, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter and adding 12 more in overtime.
The pace of the fight was fierce throughout the game. None of the teams gained a lead of more than ten points. The Celtics’ biggest lead was ten points, while their opponents had nine points.
The Celtics are in first place in the Eastern Conference with 29 wins and eight defeats.
The Timberwolves are in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 26-11.
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