Jayson Tatum led the way for a shorthanded Celtics team as they opened a brutal road trip with a 118-115 victory over the Timberwolves.
Here are the takeaways.
The Timberwolves didn’t really have an answer for Tatum
We’ve written an opening paragraph like this more than a few times this year, but once again: The Timberwolves simply could not stop Tatum. Jaden McDaniels is no longer a match for him. Nickeil Alexander-Walker isn’t either. Rudy Gobert looked completely lost when he drew the matchup on switches.
The four-time (and reigning) Defensive Player of the Year couldn’t stop Tatum going to the basket either.