What to KnowClick here to watch NBC Sports Boston’s coverage of Celtics-Timberwolves.The Celtics have won back-to-back games. They are aiming for their third three-game win streak of the season.The Celtics (10-8) are tied for eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings.Celtics center Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain) is probable to return.This is the first of two Celtics-Wolves matchups this season.Boston is 3-2 versus Western Conference teams this season.
The Boston Celtics start a tough stretch of five games in seven days Saturday with a road matchup against superstar guard Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Celtics have won back-to-back games, including an impressive win over the first-place Detroit Pistons to conclude NBA Cup group stage play Wednesday at TD Garden.
The keys to victory for the Celtics on Saturday are bench production and a fast start. The C’s are 8-3 when the bench produces at least 35 points, and they are 9-1 when ahead or tied at halftime. When the Celtics trail at the half, they are 1-7.
Celtics center Neemias Queta missed the win over the Pistons due to an ankle injury, but he’s likely to return Saturday. He leads the Celtics with 7.9 rebounds per game.
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