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Boston takes on Minnesota, seeks 5th straight home win

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves (43-28, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (47-23, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 8 p. m.

EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts Minnesota looking to continue its four-game home winning streak. The Celtics are 24-10 on their home court. Boston ranks third in the NBA averaging 15.

3 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 36. 1% from deep. Derrick White leads the team averaging 2.

9 makes while shooting 32. 6% from 3-point range. The Timberwolves are 19-15 in road games.

Minnesota ranks fifth in the Western Conference with 15. 9 fast break points per game led by Ayo Dosunmu averaging 3. 6.