The Boston Celtics dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden, solidifying their top spot in the NBA standings just weeks before the playoffs. With a final score of 115-103, the Celtics showcased their prowess on both ends of the court.
Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault had nothing but praise for the Celtics, comparing their performance this season to that of a Ferrari – sleek, fast, and unstoppable. Led by Kristaps Porzingis, who had a stellar game with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 blocks, the Celtics improved their record to 60-16 for the season, securing home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
This win marked the 14th time in franchise history that the Celtics have reached the 60-win milestone, a testament to the team’s consistency and talent. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown also contributed significantly to the victory, scoring 24 and 23 points respectively.
Despite trailing for just 62 seconds in the game, Brown emphasized the importance of taking things step by step, echoing the sentiments of coach Joe Mazzulla. Mazzulla recognized the significance of the milestone but urged the team not to dwell on it, knowing that there is still work to be done in the postseason.
Brown, who played through a sprained left hand, reassured fans that he is not concerned about the injury moving forward. The Celtics opened the fourth quarter with a 12-4 run to secure the victory over the Thunder, despite a late push from Oklahoma City led by Josh Giddey and Luguentz Dort, who scored 17 and 15 points respectively.
The Thunder played without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, both sidelined due to injury, adding to the challenges they faced against the dominant Celtics. Boston’s performance has fans eagerly anticipating their playoff run as they continue to showcase their championship potential.
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