Top teams square off as Celtics host Timberwolves

The teams with the best records in the NBA will meet Wednesday night when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Boston Celtics.

Boston, which has the best record in the league at 28-8, is coming off a controversial 133-131 loss to Indiana on Monday. Boston's Jaylen Brown appeared to be hit on the head during a shot that could have broken a 131-131 tie with 3.2 seconds to play. A foul was called on Buddy Hield, but the Pacers challenged the call, and it was overturned.

Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin made two free throws on the ensuing possession, and the Pacers held on for the victory.

"I feel like we have the right to be upset," Brown said. "The league should understand. Of course we're going to say something about it after the game. So I don't think there should be any fines. But I definitely think that one should be investigated."

Brown scored a season-high 40 points in the loss.

The Timberwolves (26-10), who have the second-best record in the league and the best mark in the Western Conference, will play their second game in as many nights. Minnesota led wire-to-wire in a 113-92 victory at Orlando on Tuesday.

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points and Rudy Gobert finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves.

"I'm a big believer that when the ball moves, guys shoot better for sure," coach Chris Finch said. "And that's what you saw (against Orlando). We have a good shooting team. We have some streaky guys, but those guys tend to shoot better when the ball moves. Again, I think it's taking what the game is giving us. Good to see them go in, but I think it's a result of the guys willing to make the next play for each other."

The Timberwolves limited the Magic to 36.2 per cent shooting from the field (34 of 94). Orlando