Minnesota Timberwolves (43-32, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (46-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tatum is eighth in the NBA scoring 27.0 points per game.
The Celtics are 25-12 on their home court. Boston has a 3-8 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Timberwolves are 18-19 on the road. Minnesota is 4-4 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The teams meet for the second time this season. The Timberwolves won 108-103 in the last matchup on Dec. 28.
TOP PERFORMERS: Robert Williams III is averaging 9.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Celtics. Tatum is averaging 4.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Boston.
Karl-Anthony Towns is shooting 52.9% and averaging 24.6 points for the Timberwolves. Malik Beasley is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Minnesota.
LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 9-1,…