On January 11, Beijing time, the NBA regular season ushered in a high-profile matchup between the top of the East and West tables. In the fierce battle between the Celtics and the Timberwolves, the Celtics finally defeated the Timberwolves 127-120 in overtime, extending their unbeaten record at home.
In this game, both sides sent their strongest lineups. For the Celtics, Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the two cores leading the game, while the Timberwolves are led by Edwards and Towns. From the beginning of the game, the two sides showed a very high competitive state, and the offensive and defensive ends went back and forth, and the scene was very intense.
In the final moments of regulation time, the game reached its climax. The Timberwolves led by nine points in the final four minutes and looked like they were on the move. However, the Celtics relied on Tatum's excellent play to chase the score to 2 points in the last 41 seconds. Tatum played well in key moments of the game, not only scoring consecutive points on the offensive end, but also successfully limiting the opponent's core players on the defensive end.
Entering the overtime period, Tatum dominated the game. He scored 12 points to lead the Celtics to a 127-120 victory over the Timberwolves. In the whole game, Tatum scored 45 points, showing unrivaled scoring ability. And Jaylen Brown also contributed a double-double of 35 points and 11 rebounds, contributing to the team's victory.
For the Timberwolves, Edwards scored 29 points, and Towns also had an all-round performance of 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Although the two cores played well, the opponent was more tenacious. Reed had a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Lee Kyle also had a season-high 17 points, while also contributing 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
The game was full of drama. The Timberwolves held the lead for most of the game, but made a number of turnovers in crunch time. The Celtics, on the other hand, kept chasing the score with the excellent play of Tatum and Brown. Especially in the final minute of regular time, when the Timberwolves led by 9 points, the Celtics dragged the game into overtime with Tatum's consecutive scoring and key defense.
In overtime, Tatum showed his superstar nature. He scored 12 points to lead the Celtics to a comeback victory. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, are a little weak, and although core players such as Edwards and Towns have played well, their opponents are more tenacious.
After this game, Celtic continued their unbeaten home record. The outstanding play of Tatum and Brown, the core of the team, was the key to the team's victory. Not only did they show great skill on the offensive end, but they also managed to limit the opposition's core players on the defensive end. In addition, the team's role players also played well and contributed to the team's victory.