The Minnesota Timberwolves visit TD Garden on Sunday, March 22, 2026, to take on the Boston Celtics in a game that matters for both teams in the standings. Boston comes in with a 47-23 record, second in the Eastern Conference, while Minnesota sits at 43-27, fourth in the Western Conference.Both sides are still fighting for playoff positioning. Boston has been steady at home and holds one of the better net ratings in the league. Minnesota continues to rely on its defense and size to stay in the top tier of the West.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Latest injury report (March 22, 2026)
Minnesota Timberwolves (43-27)
Minnesota lists two players on the injury report, including its leading scorer.
| Player | Status | Reason / Note |
| Anthony Edwards | Out | Right knee inflammation; re-evaluation in 1–2 weeks, will miss this game. |
| Naz Reid | Questionable | Ankle injury; status to be decided closer to tip-off. |
The rest of the main rotation is available. Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Donte DiVincenzo, Mike Conley, and Bones Hyland are all expected to play. The roster reflects the current group without any past-era carryover names.
Boston Celtics (47-23)
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Boston also lists two players, though most of the core is available.
| Player | Status | Reason / Note |
| Nikola Vucevic | Out | Finger injury; ruled out. |
| Jaylen Brown | Probable | Quadricep soreness; expected to play, possible minutes limit. |
Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta, Luka Garza, and others are available, keeping Boston’s rotation largely intact.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Updated team rosters and on-court identity
Minnesota’s group is built around Edwards, Gobert, and Randle, with support from McDaniels, DiVincenzo, and a guard group that includes Conley and Hyland. The team plays through defense, rebounding, and interior protection, with Gobert anchoring the paint.Boston continues with its core led by Tatum and Brown, with White handling playmaking. The team focuses on ball movement, three-point shooting, and limiting turnovers, with Queta expected to handle more frontcourt work in this game.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Head-to-head trends and recent results
Boston has the edge in this matchup, leading 31-10 in regular-season games since 2005 and outscoring Minnesota by a clear margin over that span.Recent results are more balanced. Minnesota has won three of the last five meetings. In their only game this season, Boston controlled the game defensively and produced enough offense to secure the win.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics 2025-26 statistical comparison
Minnesota Timberwolves (43-27)
| Stat Category | Minnesota Timberwolves (rank) | Opponents (rank) |
| Points per game | 118.8 (15th) | 114.9 (15th) |
| Rebounds per game | 44.5 (4th) | 42.9 (14th) |
| Assists per game | 26.3 (11th) | 26.1 (9th) |
| Field-goal % | 48.6% (3rd) | 46.2% (8th) |
| 3-pointers made | 13.9 (11th) | 12.5 (6th) |
| Turnovers | 14.9 (16th low TO) | 14.9 (same) |
| Net rating (pt diff) | +3.9 (8th) | +1.5 (8th |
Minnesota scores well and rebounds at a high level. The team is efficient inside and keeps a steady defensive structure.
Boston Celtics (47-23)
| Stat Category | Celtics (rank) | Opponents (rank) |
| Points per game | 114.4 (25th) | 107.0 (25th) |
| Rebounds per game | 46.4 (20th) | 41.6 (1st) |
| Assists per game | 24.5 (4th) | 24.8 (6th) |
| Field-goal % | 46.4% (19th) | 44.1% (6th) |
| 3-pointers made | 15.3 (3rd) | 14.0 (26th) |
| Turnovers | 12.3 (1st / lowest) | 12.6 (29th) |
| Net rating (pt diff) | +7.4 (3rd) | +4.9 (5th) |
Boston stands out for taking care of the ball and generating offense from the perimeter while keeping opponents in check.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston Celtics Matchup outlook (March 22, 2026)
Minnesota will need to adjust without Anthony Edwards. Julius Randle is expected to take on a larger scoring role, with Conley and DiVincenzo handling more playmaking. Gobert’s work in the paint and on the boards will be important.Boston will play without Nikola Vucevic, which shifts more responsibility to Queta inside. The team may also use smaller lineups. Offensively, the focus remains on Tatum and Brown, with spacing and shooting still central.Also read: Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight vs the Boston Celtics? Latest update on the Minnesota Timberwolves star’s injury report (March 22, 2026)Boston enters the game with the edge based on record, net rating, and home performance. Minnesota still has the size and defensive setup to stay in the game.
