The Boston Celtics defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-109, at TD Garden on Friday.

The Celtics (23-10) had a strong performance against the Timberwolves (16-17), with Minnesota falling to a record under .500 while also falling to 7-9 on the road, while Boston moved to 12-5 at home. The Celtics started slow, however, and the Timberwolves raced out to a 29-22 lead in the first quarter, but Boston responded with a 32-27 score in the second quarter. The Celtics were still down by just two points entering the third quarter, and a 34-30 score allowed gave Boston an advantage they’d never relinquish in the final 12 minutes. The Celtics closed things out with a 33-23 score in the fourth quarter and eased up to victory.

Jaylen Brown was the best player for the Celtics and finished with 36 points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Jayson Tatum chipped in with 30 points, eight rebounds and five assists across 35 minutes. Derrick White had 18 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Al Horford finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals. Marcus Smart dished out 10 assists while scoring six points.

Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota in this loss with 30 points, but he also added six rebounds and four assists, while D’Angelo Russell notched 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Jalen McDaniels delivered 17 points, six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals. Naz Reid had 14 points and five rebounds coming off the bench. Jaylen Nowell had 13 points.