: 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 .
: Jaylen Brown overcame a rocky 0-for-5 start to finish with a team-high 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics
: Oklahoma City started fast, jumping to a 31–20 lead in the first quarter behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort. : Before this late-March loss, the Thunder had
The game added another chapter to an increasingly competitive cross-conference rivalry. The game added another chapter to an increasingly
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: Historically, the Thunder have dominated the Celtics in January, holding a perfect 5–0 record in that month with a massive scoring margin.
: Boston found their groove in the second quarter, outscoring the Thunder 99–78 for the remainder of the game.