The Celtics won 107-105 against the Timberwolves on November 24, their last meeting. After a two-game skid, the Celtics bounced back with a blowout win against the Pacers. After the Pacers handed Boston a 123-114 loss on Sunday, the Celtics bounced back with their second blowout win in three games.

The Celtics got one starter back for their New Year's Eve matchup with the Raptors, but their big man in the middle remained sidelined.

The Boston Celtics have been in a rut. They've lost three of their last four games, but on Tuesday, they'll look to head into the new year on the right foot. T