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The Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Boston Celtics 119–115 on November 29 at Target Center, with Anthony Edwards' 39 points leading a balanced Minnesota attack that also featured Julius Randle's 16 points. The Timberwolves shot 49.4 percent from the field and made 21 three-pointers, while Boston's Jaylen Brown countered with 41 points in a losing effort, supported by Neemias Queta's 19 points. Minnesota's third-quarter dominance proved decisive—they outscored Boston 35–23 in that frame to seize control, though the Celtics' second quarter (33 points) kept the game competitive early. Boston's defense generated 10 steals and 7 blocks but couldn't overcome the Timberwolves' offensive efficiency; Minnesota's 118.1 offensive rating topped Boston's 116.6. The game fell short of the 229.5 Vegas total, finishing 4.5 points under. Minnesota's balanced 31 assists on 49.4 percent shooting demonstrated the kind of depth required to topple Eastern Conference contenders, while Boston's 43-rebound advantage went largely unused in the loss.
