Minnesota Timberwolves 102, Boston Celtics 92
NBA · 2026-03-22 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Boston Celtics 102–92 on 2026-03-22 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:08 swung win probability 74% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 14 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 102 |
| Boston Celtics | 23 | 21 | 33 | 15 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:08 swung win probability 74% → 0%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q2 21-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q4 5:08 (win probability 74% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 40.5% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q1 8:13 | 58% → 84% |
| Boston Celtics | 10–0 | Q2 11:04 | 74% → 95% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 12–0 | Q2 5:08 | 88% → 48% |
| Boston Celtics | 11–0 | Q3 10:02 | 42% → 87% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 16–0 | Q4 5:08 | 74% → 0% |