The Boston Celtics defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, 127-120, at TD Garden on Wednesday.

Opening as the favorites, the Celtics (29-8) held a five-point lead after the first quarter, but the Timberwolves (26-11) struck back by winning the next two frames by 11 points. Minnesota held a nine point lead with 3:35 left in regulation, but the Celtics battled back down the stretch to tie the game and force overtime. It was in the extra five minutes where First-Team All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum took over to score 12 points in overtime to help Boston capture their 18th win at home and stay perfect at TD Garden. It was an even battle between the two best teams in the league, with the game featuring 10 lead changes and 10 ties. The difference makers in the game were the Celtics making 30 free throws vs. 18 by the Timberwolves, and Boston scoring 19 points off turnovers vs. eight for Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 29 points, six rebounds and three assists, though he was responsible for five of the team’s nine turnovers. Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and two steals for his 16th double-double of the year. Naz Reid had a double-double of his own with 19 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks. Kyle Anderson finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in 15 points, four rebounds and three assists.

Tatum led the Celtics with a game-high 45 points, four rebounds and two assists, with 26 of his points coming in the fourth quarter and overtime. Jaylen Brown wasn’t far behind with 35 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals for his first double-double of the season. Jrue Holiday added 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Luke Kornet led the bench with eight points and five rebounds. Al Horford got the start Wednesday for Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and finished with nine points, eight rebounds and five assists.

Next up, the Celtics travel to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Thursday, while the Timberwolves return home to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.