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: Jayson Tatum contributed significantly with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while bench spark Payton Pritchard hit a buzzer-beating three at the half that swung the momentum. Breaking Records and Rivalry Streaks

: Jaylen Brown overcame a rocky 0-for-5 start to finish with a team-high 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.

: Earlier in March 2026, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history against the Celtics, scoring 35 points to surpass Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive games with 20 or more points (127 games). Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics

: Before this late-March loss, the Thunder had won their last three meetings against Boston, including a thrilling 104–102 home victory on 12 March 2026 that came down to last-second free throws by Chet Holmgren .

Watch the intense highlights and key plays from these recent elite matchups: : Jayson Tatum contributed significantly with 19 points

The matchup was a rare late-season pairing of elite juggernauts: the reigning champion Thunder (topping the West) and the 18-time champion Celtics (second in the East).

: Boston found their groove in the second quarter, outscoring the Thunder 99–78 for the remainder of the game. : Before this late-March loss, the Thunder had

: Historically, the Thunder have dominated the Celtics in January, holding a perfect 5–0 record in that month with a massive scoring margin.