The Celtics (10 - 14) got 21 points from Kelly Olynyk en route to a 114 - 98 win over the Timberwolves (5 - 20) on Friday. Boston shot a scorching 57 percent from the floor and hit eight three - pointers while out - rebounding Minnesota 43 - 37. All five starters scored in double - figures, led by 18 points and seven rebounds from Jeff Green. Jared Sullinger added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyler Zeller and Avery Bradley each added 14 as well. Starting in place of Rajon Rondo, who was dealt to Dallas on Thursday, Evan Turner had 10 points and four assists in 27 minutes. The Wolves, who shot 45 percent from the floor, were led by 26 points from Shabazz Muhammad. The second - year forward is off to a strong start in December, averaging 17 points, 5 rebounds and shooting better 50 percent from the floor. Thaddeus Young added 13 points and Chase Budinger had 19 off the bench. Up next, the Wolves return home to host the Pacers on Sunday. Boston hits the road to take on the Heat in Miami, also on Sunday.
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