Timberwolves Fall to Celtics Saturday in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Timberwolves (11-12) lost to the visiting Boston Celtics 118-109 Saturday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

The loss to Boston ended Minnesota's four game winning streak. Since trading Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia on November 12th, the Wolves have gone 7-3.

Derrick Rose led Minnesota in scoring Saturday night with 26 points and 4 assists. Karl Anthony-Towns added 20, and Robert Covington and Andrew Wiggins each scored 17.

Gordon Hayward led the Celtics with 30 points.

Next: The Timberwolves host the Houston Rockets Monday night (12/3) at 7:00 PM CT at the Target Center. (TV: Fox Sports North, Radio: 1390 KXSS)