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SportsLine's model has simulated the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Boston Celtics matchup 10,000 times and revealed its picks for Thursday

Tatum ranks fourth in the NBA with 28.3 ppg, and this 26.5 O/U line feels a little light given that Porzingis has been ruled out and Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable. He knocked down five 3-pointers in his last matchup against Minnesota, and he poured in 43 points against the Bulls last month.

The “NBA on TNT” kicks off Thursday night in Minneapolis with an East-versus-West showdown between the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Celtics will start the new year with a four-game road trip, kicking off with a visit to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves Thursday. Boston is coming off a 54-point New Year’s Eve victory against the Raptors,

When is Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves? Boston Celtics vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 2. This game takes place at Kaseya Center in

The Celtics are trending in the right direction in terms of health, but a starter could miss the game with an injury they haven't been dealing with before.