Dieng will start Monday as the Timberwolves take on the Boston Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Dieng will be starting in place of Kevin Garnett, who is resting Monday evening. Dieng is averaging 8.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.0 blocks, and 1.7 turnovers in 24 minutes per game. Dieng has been playing his best basketball of the season recently, and should continue to fill in the starting lineup for Garnett when he sits out.