Oklahoma City Thunder have sealed a playoff spot following a 118-112 win over reigning NBA champions, Boston Celtics, at TD Garden in a game touted as a potential match-up for this season’s Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit 34 points along with seven assists and five rebounds, with Chet Holmgren posting a 23 and 15 double-double as OKC get an eighth win in their last nine matches and this one will have pleased the team.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 33 points, eight rebounds and eight assists as the home side kept pace with the Western Conference leaders until the final quarter when a 15-4 run allowed OKC edge the champions on their court.
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