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Celtics Look to Timber the Wolves at TD Garden Showdown

As the Boston Celtics prepare to host the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Celtics, with a strong record of 39 wins and only 12 losses, are on an impressive trajectory this season. Their recent performance has been nothing short of dominant, as evidenced by their last game against the Utah Jazz where they secured a commanding victory with a final score of 126-97.


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The Celtics' offensive efficiency has been remarkable; they've consistently outscored their opponents and have shown an ability to maintain leads once established. In their matchup against Utah, they led for over 47 minutes and achieved their biggest lead of 36 points – showcasing both offensive prowess and defensive solidity.


Boston's shooting accuracy has also been notable. They've maintained an effective field goal percentage in the mid-fifties across recent games while keeping turnovers relatively low compared to points scored off those turnovers. Their three-point shooting hovers around thirty-five percent, which adds another layer of threat that Minnesota will need to counteract.


Defensively, Boston is not giving much away either. With defensive ratings often better than their opponents', they've managed to keep scoring within paint limited while capitalizing on fast-break opportunities – evident in the twenty-six fast-break points scored against Utah.


The upcoming game promises to be another display of Boston's balanced attack and stout defense as they look to extend their winning ways at home. Fans should expect high energy from tip-off as the team aims for another victory in front of a supportive TD Garden crowd.


Mark your calendars for January 11th; tip-off is scheduled at TD Garden where you can catch all the action live on NBCS-BOS network channel 630 or follow along with updates if you're outside Boston's locale.

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