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Timberwolves showed how teams are going to attack the Celtics come playoff time

The only way to slow down this Celtics offense is to force them to get uncomfortable

Mar 22, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dunks the ball during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Since Jayson Tatum returned from his achilles tear, he and the Celtics have looked great, but have rarely been tested. On Sunday night, they faced a Timberwolves team that was missing Anthony Edwards, but still brought an elite defense to Boston, and they punched the Celtics in the mouth and laid down a blueprint for what teams will try to do in the playoffs.