Jaylen Brown scores 29 points before Celtics beat Timberwolves 107-105 with late defensive stand BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics’ first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday. Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press Nov 24, 2024 3:05 PM Nov 24, 2024 3:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks for an opening around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics’ first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum added 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston post a season-high fifth straight victory. Anthony Edwards had 28 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost five of its last seven. Julius Randle added 23 points, and Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points and 20 rebounds, his eighth double-double of the season. Minnesota got within 55-54 early in the third quarter, before a 14-0 run by Boston. The spurt featured four 3s by the Celtics, including two by Tatum. The lead grew to 79-60 with 4:26 to play in the period. But the Timberwolves chipped it all the way down in the fourth, getting within 107-105 with 34 seconds left on a driving layup by Randle. Takeaways Timberwolves: Minnesota will be looking to for some wins at home, after dropping four of its last five on the road. Celtics: The Celtics have struggled at home at times this season but improved to 6-2 at the Garden. Key moment The Timberwolves had the ball with 7.1 seconds and a chance to win. Edwards got the inbounds and tried to drive on Brown. But he was cut off, and the ball swung to Naz Reid, who failed to get off a 3 as time expired. Key stat Boston assisted on 25 of its 37 made field goals. Up next The Timberwolves host Houston in NBA Cup play on Tuesday, beginning a four-game homestand. The Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Basketball Hornets lose veteran forward Grant Williams to a torn ACL Nov 24, 2024 12:16 PM Charlotte takes on Orlando following Ball's 50-point game Nov 23, 2024 11:04 PM Grant, Trail Blazers to visit Jackson, Grizzlies Nov 23, 2024 11:04 PMMPs who backed assisted dying Bill suggest concerns could see them change stanceMaking Winter Heating Eco-Friendly: Top Tips for a Greener Home HVAC System

Green had three steals for the Bulldogs (5-0). Kaden Cooper scored 18 points and added 12 rebounds and four steals. Amaree Abram went 8 of 13 from the field to finish with 18 points, while adding six steals. Kennard Davis led the way for the Salukis (2-4) with 16 points, 10 rebounds and three steals. Southern Illinois also got 15 points and eight rebounds from Jarrett Hensley. Ali Abdou Dibba also had 12 points and two steals. Cooper scored 12 points in the first half and Louisiana Tech went into the break trailing 31-27. Abram's 16-point second half helped Louisiana Tech close out the six-point victory. NEXT UP These two teams both play Tuesday in the six-team, round-robin tournament. Louisiana Tech squares off against Richmond and Southern Illinois faces Eastern Kentucky. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Next year could be the year for reforming the federal tax system, and while we’re optimistic, we also recognize the high stakes for our country’s future. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to extend his signature Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a 2017 law that revised the tax code and provided some sweet breaks to favored constituents. Many of those provisions are set to expire at the end of 2025 and, given the GOP’s control of Congress and the White House, the pressure will be on to act fast. Failure to extend the measures would mean increases for most taxpayers in 2026, and they would have no one to blame but Trump & Co. During his campaign, the president-elect teased additional giveaways, vowing to eliminate taxes on tips, which doesn’t make much sense, as well as Social Security income. Apparently, all kinds of ideas are on the table, which makes the complex job of rewriting tax law even more challenging. Throughout the 2000s, the U.S. has lived far beyond its means, as both major parties embraced deficit spending. Extending the Trump tax cuts will jack up the deficit by something like $5 trillion through fiscal 2035. Sweetening the pot with additional goodies would add still more to the tab. We send our best wishes to the much-ballyhooed Department of Government Efficiency, to be run by tech bosses Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. We’re all for eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. But given governmental instincts for self-preservation, experience teaches us to keep expectations modest. That leaves the national debt at $36 trillion and counting, threatening to increase inflation, raise interest rates, weaken the dollar and reduce the government’s capacity to make strategic investments. It’s disappointing to see the GOP , which always claimed to be the party of fiscal discipline when Democrats were in power, freeze out its deficit hawks when it controls the nation’s wallet. Trump has nominated some smart people for his economic team, including Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary, and we’re hopeful that grown-up thinking will prevail. Other Trump nominees could work against that, however. Consider Billy Long, a former GOP congressman from Missouri, whom Trump has proposed to head the Internal Revenue Service. The colorful Long is a professional auctioneer who went into business peddling a fraud-plagued tax credit after leaving public office. During his tenure, he joined other opportunists in scoring cheap political points by demonizing the IRS and pushing attention-getting tax ideas, evidently for effect . Exhibit A is Long’s effort to scrap the federal tax code, and the IRS along with it, while replacing the lost revenue with a regressive national sales tax. That would raise the cost of goods and services by anywhere from 30 to 44 cents for every dollar spent. It doesn’t take a political genius to recognize that raising the cost of a $1 item to as much as $1.44 would never work. Yet Long pushed for it, and now this unserious nominee is in line to run one of the most serious government agencies. Rather than promising to tear down the IRS for the sake of sound bites, the GOP needs to get real about change. This agency that everyone loves to hate will be crucial to carrying out its tax plan in 2025 and beyond. And, as Bessent and some of the better Trump nominees surely recognize, the GOP has a precious opportunity to bring about reform, if its more credible leaders are willing to put in the work instead of voicing fantasies about eliminating essential government services. The complexity of the federal tax code imposes an estimated $546 billion in annual costs on the U.S. economy, including billions of hours in lost productivity and out-of-pocket compliance costs, according to the center-right Tax Foundation. ... If the incoming Trump administration wants its tax-change plans to be carried out effectively, it should retire its anti-IRS rhetoric and give the agency the tools it needs to get the job done. After all, it’s a matter of following the law. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!Video: Seahawks' Coby Bryant Fined for Marshawn Lynch TD Celebration vs. CardinalsIt's Sagittarian nature to outrun wisdom until real-life experiences trip us up. Imagine knowledge trailing closely behind you as you make your way toward an undefined finish line, only to fall, face-first, into your next life lesson. Sagittarian energy is stubborn, occasionally flexible, and constantly learning about how little we truly know about anything. How can we ever be true experts when knowledge is limitless? There is no ultimate knowing, only the promise of learning and unlearning. During this New Moon in Sagittarius, there are five considerations to keep in mind. Your horoscope for the New Moon in Sagittarius This New Moon is presenting you with the opportunity to travel or develop your knowledge on a beloved topic. Before diving headfirst into your next adventure, make sure you trust your gut. A seemingly exciting opportunity might not include the lessons you truly need to (re)learn. Sometimes, the most valuable lesson is realizing you don’t need to enroll in every course life offers. Are you feeling the lover energy? That’s nice—but let me introduce you to the wonderful work of self-development. My love, the idea that we are perfect or should be accepted "flaws and all" doesn’t negate the need for self-awareness. Sometimes, you might find yourself stuck in the same old love song because you’re replaying a familiar tune. To break the cycle, consider some much-needed self-reflection—with the help of a trusted friend who can keep it real. Life is way too short to let your ego get in the way of wisdom, dear Gemini. With Jupiter, the planet of deep knowledge, in your house of self, you’re being called to recognize important truths about who you are. Close relationships may be a major theme during this time, and tensions could arise when you realize that the way you’ve always expressed yourself might conflict with you fully understanding your loved ones. Wisdom is within you—just look in the mirror. There may be tension in your work relationships, but your desire to keep the peace could make you hold your tongue. You'll gain a long-term lesson from how you navigate this situation. Even if it feels like you’re walking on eggshells, remember you don’t have to go at it alone. Reach out to someone you trust for advice. They might offer insight that'll help you handle a complex situation—and who knows, at its root, it may just be a misunderstanding. Sometimes the passion you feel for others is a reflection of how much meaning you can add to their lives. Right now, your ability to rejoice in your hobbies is keeping your energy high, but don’t let your focus on the “game” sacrifice your intimate bonds. When you're building newer connections, sometimes it’s best to keep things surface-level for a while. But be true to yourself! Whose rulebook are you following? Oh, Virgo. You might find yourself passionately expressing your ideas to an audience of near-strangers, but what you’re really being called to do is connect with your close friends. Before throwing yourself out there, take a step back and tune into the people who love you. You may have a way with words, but listening to the perspectives of those who know you best will help you move forward with clarity. Dear Libra, don't let “the way you’ve always done things” keep you from discovering simpler solutions. This New Moon encourages you to rethink your approach. That doesn’t mean you need to make any changes, but it might require you to unlearn a few old habits and take a slightly different path toward your goals. Just when you think you have everything figured out, life reminds you that something's brewing behind the scenes. Try not to pressure yourself into committing to any one idea or value system. This New Moon is about welcoming new perspectives and asking questions to understand them. There’s no need to take things too seriously right now—focus on unwinding and having a little fun! Happy Birthday, beautiful! The spotlight is on you this month, and this New Moon asks you to let go of the need always to be the expert. You may feel like you bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to those around you, but try stepping into the role of the curious, childlike student. You can be more receptive from a position of assumed ignorance—and that openness will help you become an even better teacher. As you reflect on the past year and prepare for the next, consider how you’ve been enjoying your progress. New connections and opportunities may present themselves, but before committing to any long-term partnerships, slow down. Examine your circle. How do those around you behave or think differently from you? What do your unique qualities and modalities say about the person you’re becoming? Darling, it may feel like you’ve been here, done this, and messed around a million times before—but remember, every day has something new to offer. The mistake of relying on stereotypes or probabilities dismisses the magic of serendipity, which we all know exists. You may think you have friends, lovers, and life down to a science, but let the universe surprise you. Oh, the places your career can take you, Pisces. Try not to get bogged down by your workload when your body is crying out for rest. Throwing yourself into work might feel comforting at first, but it could overshadow deeper lessons about self-awareness and your actual values. If you find yourself losing a sense of internal purpose, anchor yourself in the present. Find peace in what feels unsettling, and let it guide you back to balance. Monisha “Six” Holmes is an astrologer and Master of Social Work (MSW) who covers love, relationships, and wellness. She earned her MSW at Columbia University, where she specialized in contemporary social issues. Aside from writing, Monisha is the founder of , a media platform aimed at promoting wellness, spirituality, and justice. Follow her on .