The Win Meter favors the Timberwolves at home against the Celtics on Sunday, February 28, at about 64%. That is a real edge, but the Celtics are far from out of it.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the Timberwolves 64%, with a projected score of Boston Celtics 113, Minnesota Timberwolves 116. The two teams are rated almost level, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Timberwolves on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 36 times in 100 games like this, the Celtics would win.
Recent form
The Celtics are 1-1 this season and 1-4 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -8.4. The Timberwolves are 3-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of +2.2.
The Celtics were beaten 113-97 at home by PHI not long ago.
The Timberwolves' best recent win was 131-106 on the road against MIA.
The Timberwolves were beaten 139-109 at home by SAS not long ago.
Injuries to watch
Out: Devin Carter (BOS), expected back Nov 8, 2026 and Donte DiVincenzo (MIN), expected back Apr 2, 2027.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the series is even, with the Timberwolves outscoring the Celtics by an average of 2.3 points per game. The last meeting was MIN 102, BOS 92.