BOSTON — After playing in Orlando on Tuesday night, the Timberwolves landed in Boston a little before 1 p.m. local time. Shortly after landing, the team announced point guard Mike Conley (rest) would miss Wednesday night's game against the NBA-leading Celtics.
Before the game, Wolves coach Chris Finch said center Rudy Gobert would also be out because of hip soreness, which could not have been helped by sitting on a plane for about three hours after inclement weather delayed the Wolves' flight until Wednesday morning.
Down two starters and fighting jet lag, there was every excuse for the Wolves to roll over facing a Boston team that was undefeated at home.