As the NBA playoffs approach rapidly, the Minnesota Timberwolves have some emerging bright spots — and some glaring apertures — that need acknowledgement. Following an impressive defensive showing Sunday night in Boston,

The Wolves listed Dosunmu as questionable with right calf soreness.

Wolves are assessing whether to include Tommy Doyle in their squad for next season. It feels like a no-brainer for Rob Edwards to use him if they are in the Championship, despite his struggles on loan at Birmingham.

The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a 15-point first half deficit and pulled away late for a 102-92 shorthanded win over the Celtics on Sunday night at TD Garden. Anthony Edwards (knee) did not suit up for the visitors but that did not prevent them from snapping a 17-game losing streak in Boston dating back to March 2005.

Anthony Edwards was on the court after Wolves shootaround doing some agility and straight-line running. Good sign that progress is being made in his knee rehab. Still no timetable for a return. Edwards had been playing through his right knee issue,

Anthony Edwards was working up a lather in a workout following the Timberwolves’ practice Tuesday in Minneapolis, leading to questions about what the guard was able to do in the gym as he recovers from right knee inflammation.

The Wolves lead the season series 1-0 against Boston after a 119-115 win on Nov. 29. The Celtics will be looking to win their 20th straight home game against the Wolves, an incredible streak dating back to the 2004-05 season when a Kevin Garnett-led Minnesota squad got a win in Boston.

The Houston Rockets made another late comeback, but blew a crucial game in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves.