Thunder 122, Celtics 126: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-8) play against the Boston Celtics (3-3) at TD Garden
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Monday November 14, 2022
Oklahoma City Thunder 122, Boston Celtics 126 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum:
I was extremely proud with how we responded, how we competed and figured it out. – 11:03 PM
Tatum:
I was extremely proud with how we responded, how we competed and figured it out. – 11:03 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Payton Pritchard initiated our comeback, and then Marcus Smart finished it. nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 11:00 PM
Payton Pritchard initiated our comeback, and then Marcus Smart finished it. nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 11:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
SGA has been ELECTRIC for the Thunder
@Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | @Oklahoma City Thunder pic.twitter.com/axIpgZWZXP – 11:00 PM
SGA has been ELECTRIC for the Thunder
@Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | @Oklahoma City Thunder pic.twitter.com/axIpgZWZXP – 11:00 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Marcus Smart on what shifted the energy for us tonight: “Payton Pritchard and Derrick White … They gave us the jolt we needed.” – 10:58 PM
Marcus Smart on what shifted the energy for us tonight: “Payton Pritchard and Derrick White … They gave us the jolt we needed.” – 10:58 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Over on the Locked on #Thunder YouTube Channel I have Scoot Henderson’s media availability up from tonight’s postgame. #ThunderUp: youtu.be/vAwm47TDCrY – 10:58 PM
Over on the Locked on #Thunder YouTube Channel I have Scoot Henderson’s media availability up from tonight’s postgame. #ThunderUp: youtu.be/vAwm47TDCrY – 10:58 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Marcus Smart on Pritchard and White’s defense: “Everything, it gives you the energy you need. You see those guys, you’re happy for them, it gives you that adrenaline…The mud starts to loosen a bit and then you get one foot out the mud.” – 10:56 PM
Marcus Smart on Pritchard and White’s defense: “Everything, it gives you the energy you need. You see those guys, you’re happy for them, it gives you that adrenaline…The mud starts to loosen a bit and then you get one foot out the mud.” – 10:56 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
With their comeback win tonight, and the Milwaukee Bucks loss, the Boston Celtics have the best record in the NBA at 11-3. – 10:55 PM
With their comeback win tonight, and the Milwaukee Bucks loss, the Boston Celtics have the best record in the NBA at 11-3. – 10:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Ousmane Dieng on playing Scoot Henderson, and what Dieng has focused on with the Blue. pic.twitter.com/rQzzYnjMIt – 10:55 PM
Ousmane Dieng on playing Scoot Henderson, and what Dieng has focused on with the Blue. pic.twitter.com/rQzzYnjMIt – 10:55 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Montrezl Harrell calls out the officials on his Instagram story after the Jayson Tatum technical foul #Sixers #Celtics pic.twitter.com/SU3rCGbWE7 – 10:54 PM
Montrezl Harrell calls out the officials on his Instagram story after the Jayson Tatum technical foul #Sixers #Celtics pic.twitter.com/SU3rCGbWE7 – 10:54 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Makin’ plays and changin’ games 💪🏾
@Marcus Smart came up clutch on his way to earning @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/y5WaGjengn – 10:51 PM
Makin’ plays and changin’ games 💪🏾
@Marcus Smart came up clutch on his way to earning @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/y5WaGjengn – 10:51 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jaylen Brown was alarmed #nets owner Joe Tsai didn’t say they’re working toward getting Kyrie Irving back on the court, but that he has more work to do. Brown said Tsai, Nike and business owners have more work to do, and that he’s trying to protect Irving’s legal rights as VP. – 10:44 PM
Jaylen Brown was alarmed #nets owner Joe Tsai didn’t say they’re working toward getting Kyrie Irving back on the court, but that he has more work to do. Brown said Tsai, Nike and business owners have more work to do, and that he’s trying to protect Irving’s legal rights as VP. – 10:44 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown on changing the momentum tonight:
Once we got the crowd in the game, we started guarding our yard a little better – 10:41 PM
Jaylen Brown on changing the momentum tonight:
Once we got the crowd in the game, we started guarding our yard a little better – 10:41 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown: “We got a great performance from our point guard, Marcus Smart.” – 10:40 PM
Brown: “We got a great performance from our point guard, Marcus Smart.” – 10:40 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown said he had a knee contusion in the game before last and then the game before that he had a slight right ankle sprain, so that’s why he sat out the second night of a back-to-back. – 10:40 PM
Jaylen Brown said he had a knee contusion in the game before last and then the game before that he had a slight right ankle sprain, so that’s why he sat out the second night of a back-to-back. – 10:40 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jaylen Brown on missing the game the other day:
Had a little knee contusion…they advised me to sit out during a back to back – 10:40 PM
Jaylen Brown on missing the game the other day:
Had a little knee contusion…they advised me to sit out during a back to back – 10:40 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Don’t look now, but the 11-3 Celtics have the best record in the NBA – 10:38 PM
Don’t look now, but the 11-3 Celtics have the best record in the NBA – 10:38 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
PP credits our resiliency as a unit when it came time to fight back tonight
pic.twitter.com/9m1OcDUnNY – 10:35 PM
PP credits our resiliency as a unit when it came time to fight back tonight
pic.twitter.com/9m1OcDUnNY – 10:35 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Marcus Smart was 4-4 from the field in the 4th and had 4 assists, generating 19 of Boston’s 37 points – 10:33 PM
Marcus Smart was 4-4 from the field in the 4th and had 4 assists, generating 19 of Boston’s 37 points – 10:33 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
November 14, 2022
The Boston Celtics own the best record in the NBA.
The Boston Bruins own the best record in the NHL.
Love that dirty water. – 10:28 PM
November 14, 2022
The Boston Celtics own the best record in the NBA.
The Boston Bruins own the best record in the NHL.
Love that dirty water. – 10:28 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
It was a close game inside TD Garden as the Thunder falls 126-122 to Boston.
🎥 Watch more | https://t.co/8mL79KkaNm pic.twitter.com/dDBAn6DPhI – 10:27 PM
It was a close game inside TD Garden as the Thunder falls 126-122 to Boston.
🎥 Watch more | https://t.co/8mL79KkaNm pic.twitter.com/dDBAn6DPhI – 10:27 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Mark Daigneault quote of the year:
“(Poku) had Horford tonight, which, it’s a great contrast. We obviously had Horford when Poku was a rookie. If you told me that two years later Poku would be playing 37 minutes and guarding Horford … I would’ve checked to do a sobriety test.” – 10:22 PM
Mark Daigneault quote of the year:
“(Poku) had Horford tonight, which, it’s a great contrast. We obviously had Horford when Poku was a rookie. If you told me that two years later Poku would be playing 37 minutes and guarding Horford … I would’ve checked to do a sobriety test.” – 10:22 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum’s soft technical foul call on Monday night drew sharp reactions from several players around the league including Kevin Durant masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 10:22 PM
Jayson Tatum’s soft technical foul call on Monday night drew sharp reactions from several players around the league including Kevin Durant masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 10:22 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Now that’s how you break the zone 😤
@Marcus Smart found @Jayson Tatum for the jam in tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/Qfk6a6u2cJ – 10:20 PM
Now that’s how you break the zone 😤
@Marcus Smart found @Jayson Tatum for the jam in tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/Qfk6a6u2cJ – 10:20 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla on Derrick White shooting with confidence: “When he has it, he better shoot it. And he better make it…That’s a joke.” – 10:13 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Derrick White shooting with confidence: “When he has it, he better shoot it. And he better make it…That’s a joke.” – 10:13 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder fans after Poku’s recent performances pic.twitter.com/iSkfsDE2in – 10:13 PM
Thunder fans after Poku’s recent performances pic.twitter.com/iSkfsDE2in – 10:13 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla on Marcus Smart: “We’re a reflection of him and his leadership.” – 10:12 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Marcus Smart: “We’re a reflection of him and his leadership.” – 10:12 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Every close OKC loss, I wonder if it would’ve been a win with Chet Holmgren. – 10:11 PM
Every close OKC loss, I wonder if it would’ve been a win with Chet Holmgren. – 10:11 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coach Mazzulla: “I thought our bench did a great job of bringing the energy and picking us up.” – 10:11 PM
Coach Mazzulla: “I thought our bench did a great job of bringing the energy and picking us up.” – 10:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla on Payton Pritchard sub: “I felt like we needed a lift.” – 10:10 PM
Mazzulla on Payton Pritchard sub: “I felt like we needed a lift.” – 10:10 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
All 5 Thunder starters played 33+ mins
Nobody on the bench played more than 19 mins
Could you tell Daigneault really wanted this win for his guys? – 10:09 PM
All 5 Thunder starters played 33+ mins
Nobody on the bench played more than 19 mins
Could you tell Daigneault really wanted this win for his guys? – 10:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Impressive showing by the young OKC core.
Second night of a road back to back, playing a contender, led most the game, just lost at the end due to TOs & clutch Celtics buckets.
SGA ice cold in crunch time despite the loss. Scored 10 in the final 5 minutes to give OKC a shot. – 10:05 PM
Impressive showing by the young OKC core.
Second night of a road back to back, playing a contender, led most the game, just lost at the end due to TOs & clutch Celtics buckets.
SGA ice cold in crunch time despite the loss. Scored 10 in the final 5 minutes to give OKC a shot. – 10:05 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC Blue get the win over Ignite 104-88.
•Scoot Henderson finished with 26 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, shooting 2-for-3 from 3, 10-for-16 overall.
•Ousmane Dieng 17 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists 3-for-6 from 3, 7-for-17 overall
•Jahmi’us Ramsey 26 points, 10 assists. – 10:04 PM
OKC Blue get the win over Ignite 104-88.
•Scoot Henderson finished with 26 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, shooting 2-for-3 from 3, 10-for-16 overall.
•Ousmane Dieng 17 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists 3-for-6 from 3, 7-for-17 overall
•Jahmi’us Ramsey 26 points, 10 assists. – 10:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Thunder Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens @betonline_ag and @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:04 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Thunder Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens @betonline_ag and @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:04 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Thunder Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens @betonline_ag and @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:04 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Celtics vs Thunder Postgame Show | Powered by @AthleticGreens @betonline_ag and @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:04 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Most 30+ point games since the 2022 All-Star break:
Luka Doncic – 23
Jayson Tatum – 20
Joel Embiid – 19
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 19 – 10:03 PM
Most 30+ point games since the 2022 All-Star break:
Luka Doncic – 23
Jayson Tatum – 20
Joel Embiid – 19
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 19 – 10:03 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Good game for OKC to learn from. Several little things can add up in a game like this and put you on the wrong side of the scoreboard. Giving Pritchard a 5-0 spurt at the end of the 3rd, Giddey inbounding off the backboard, etc. Can’t control everything, can control those things. – 10:03 PM
Good game for OKC to learn from. Several little things can add up in a game like this and put you on the wrong side of the scoreboard. Giving Pritchard a 5-0 spurt at the end of the 3rd, Giddey inbounding off the backboard, etc. Can’t control everything, can control those things. – 10:03 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Sources: The Celtics never offered Grant Williams more than $50 million guaranteed over four years during extension talks before the season. More on what rival executives believe it’ll take to pry Williams from Boston on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 10:02 PM
Sources: The Celtics never offered Grant Williams more than $50 million guaranteed over four years during extension talks before the season. More on what rival executives believe it’ll take to pry Williams from Boston on @Jorge Sierra. hoopshype.com/lists/nba-inte… – 10:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Impressive showing by the young OKC core.
Second night of a back to back, playing a contender, led most the game, just lost it at the end due to big clutch Celtics buckets.
SGA ice cold in crunch time despite the loss. Scored 10 points in the final 5 minutes to give OKC a shot. – 10:01 PM
Impressive showing by the young OKC core.
Second night of a back to back, playing a contender, led most the game, just lost it at the end due to big clutch Celtics buckets.
SGA ice cold in crunch time despite the loss. Scored 10 points in the final 5 minutes to give OKC a shot. – 10:01 PM
#CelticsWin 
Royce Young @royceyoung
Great effort from OKC in Boston, and a lot to learn from. Handling the increased physicality and turnovers were the main second half issues, as OKC lost a double-digit lead.
– SGA: 37-4-8 (13-26 shooting)
– Dort: 21 and 5 rebounds
– Giddey: 16-7-4
– Poku: 16 and 14 – 9:59 PM
Great effort from OKC in Boston, and a lot to learn from. Handling the increased physicality and turnovers were the main second half issues, as OKC lost a double-digit lead.
– SGA: 37-4-8 (13-26 shooting)
– Dort: 21 and 5 rebounds
– Giddey: 16-7-4
– Poku: 16 and 14 – 9:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai last 5 games:
37 PTS | 8 AST | 2 STL
37 PTS | 8 AST | 3 STL
20 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL
39 PTS | 4 AST | 2 BLK
33 PTS | 7 REB | 4 BLK
Top __ player in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/oHmgR733CE – 9:59 PM
Shai last 5 games:
37 PTS | 8 AST | 2 STL
37 PTS | 8 AST | 3 STL
20 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL
39 PTS | 4 AST | 2 BLK
33 PTS | 7 REB | 4 BLK
Top __ player in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/oHmgR733CE – 9:59 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The Celtics, last in the NBA in steals, get 15 tonight, in a 15-point come from behind win, their 7th straight.
If the Hawks hold on in Milwaukee tonight, the Celtics will own the NBA’s best record at 11-3. – 9:59 PM
The Celtics, last in the NBA in steals, get 15 tonight, in a 15-point come from behind win, their 7th straight.
If the Hawks hold on in Milwaukee tonight, the Celtics will own the NBA’s best record at 11-3. – 9:59 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics win 126-122. 7 straight wins
Tatum – 27/10, 3 stl, 3 blk
Brown – 26/6/6
Smart – 22/5/7
White – 16 points, 4 stls
Celtics – 48% FGs
Celtics – 10-37 3Ps
Celtics – 14 TOs
SGA – 37 points
Giddey – 16 points
Poku – 16/14
Thunder – 48% FGs
Thunder – 11-30 3Ps
Thunder – 20 TOs – 9:59 PM
Celtics win 126-122. 7 straight wins
Tatum – 27/10, 3 stl, 3 blk
Brown – 26/6/6
Smart – 22/5/7
White – 16 points, 4 stls
Celtics – 48% FGs
Celtics – 10-37 3Ps
Celtics – 14 TOs
SGA – 37 points
Giddey – 16 points
Poku – 16/14
Thunder – 48% FGs
Thunder – 11-30 3Ps
Thunder – 20 TOs – 9:59 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The Celtics pulled this one out with their defense, a rare sight for this team, this season. pic.twitter.com/uMLqzEix8F – 9:59 PM
The Celtics pulled this one out with their defense, a rare sight for this team, this season. pic.twitter.com/uMLqzEix8F – 9:59 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Celtics 126, Thunder 122
SGA – 37 pts
Dort – 21 pts
Giddey – 16 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts
Poku – 16 pts, 14 rebs
JDub – 14 pts
Brown – 26 pts
Tatum – 27 pts
Smart – 22 pts
Horford – 12 pts, 11 rebs
White – 16 pts
OKC is now 6-8
The most encouraging Thunder loss since? – 9:59 PM
FINAL: Celtics 126, Thunder 122
SGA – 37 pts
Dort – 21 pts
Giddey – 16 pts, 7 rebs, 4 asts
Poku – 16 pts, 14 rebs
JDub – 14 pts
Brown – 26 pts
Tatum – 27 pts
Smart – 22 pts
Horford – 12 pts, 11 rebs
White – 16 pts
OKC is now 6-8
The most encouraging Thunder loss since? – 9:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
37 points
8 assists
4 rebounds
2 steals
1 block
2-4 from 3
Best player on the court yet again. – 9:58 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
37 points
8 assists
4 rebounds
2 steals
1 block
2-4 from 3
Best player on the court yet again. – 9:58 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics rally to beat the #Thunder 126-122 in a game they really had no business winning after 3Q. Tatum 27 (9-23 FG), Brown 26, Smart 22 (10 in 4Q), Horford 12, White 16, Pritchard 10; SGA 37, Dort 21, Giddey 16 (7 TO), Pokusevski (16). – 9:58 PM
#Celtics rally to beat the #Thunder 126-122 in a game they really had no business winning after 3Q. Tatum 27 (9-23 FG), Brown 26, Smart 22 (10 in 4Q), Horford 12, White 16, Pritchard 10; SGA 37, Dort 21, Giddey 16 (7 TO), Pokusevski (16). – 9:58 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaylen Brown tonight:
26 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
11-21 FG
Career highs in PPG and RPG this season. pic.twitter.com/B0u0YvbbcS – 9:57 PM
Jaylen Brown tonight:
26 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
11-21 FG
Career highs in PPG and RPG this season. pic.twitter.com/B0u0YvbbcS – 9:57 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Seven straight wins for the Celtics after they rally for a gritty win 126-122 win against OKC. Boston’s point guards (Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Marcus Smart) responsible for the comeback. – 9:57 PM
Seven straight wins for the Celtics after they rally for a gritty win 126-122 win against OKC. Boston’s point guards (Payton Pritchard, Derrick White, Marcus Smart) responsible for the comeback. – 9:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum tonight:
27 PTS
10 REB
3 STL
3 BLK
Only Embiid, Jokic and AD have put up that statline or better in the last 2 seasons. pic.twitter.com/B2YGDn9aoa – 9:57 PM
Tatum tonight:
27 PTS
10 REB
3 STL
3 BLK
Only Embiid, Jokic and AD have put up that statline or better in the last 2 seasons. pic.twitter.com/B2YGDn9aoa – 9:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
8 players are averaging 25/6 this season.
The Celtics have 2 of them. pic.twitter.com/1rXDAWh1mP – 9:56 PM
8 players are averaging 25/6 this season.
The Celtics have 2 of them. pic.twitter.com/1rXDAWh1mP – 9:56 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Man that OKC team gave the Celtics a spirited battle tonight. I can’t believe how good SGA is now. Night after night he’s doing it. Boston threw like 5 different defenders at him including some legit studs and some doubles and he still went 13 for 26 pretty easily. – 9:56 PM
Man that OKC team gave the Celtics a spirited battle tonight. I can’t believe how good SGA is now. Night after night he’s doing it. Boston threw like 5 different defenders at him including some legit studs and some doubles and he still went 13 for 26 pretty easily. – 9:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
White exclamation point in transition from Smart.
#Celtics will win their 7th straight. – 9:55 PM
White exclamation point in transition from Smart.
#Celtics will win their 7th straight. – 9:55 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics. Defense. Glad to see y’all found each other again. Y’all good now? pic.twitter.com/khh4ZcgxMg – 9:55 PM
Celtics. Defense. Glad to see y’all found each other again. Y’all good now? pic.twitter.com/khh4ZcgxMg – 9:55 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
It took about 30-35 minutes of gametime, but the Celtics picked up the energy and the defense and they should escape with a seventh straight win here. – 9:53 PM
It took about 30-35 minutes of gametime, but the Celtics picked up the energy and the defense and they should escape with a seventh straight win here. – 9:53 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Back-to-back 37-point games for SGA on this back-to-back in New York and Boston. Big time stuff. – 9:52 PM
Back-to-back 37-point games for SGA on this back-to-back in New York and Boston. Big time stuff. – 9:52 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The Thunder have enough talent to try to compete, but their execution on both ends is so bad. They are losing on the little elementary basics, not their shot making or skill. – 9:52 PM
The Thunder have enough talent to try to compete, but their execution on both ends is so bad. They are losing on the little elementary basics, not their shot making or skill. – 9:52 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Marcus Smart giveth.
Marcus Smart taketh away.
That was a silly play. – 9:51 PM
Marcus Smart giveth.
Marcus Smart taketh away.
That was a silly play. – 9:51 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has 5 35-point games this season after having 4 in his first 4 seasons combined.
The only player with more 35-point games than SGA this season is Luka Doncic (7). – 9:51 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already has 5 35-point games this season after having 4 in his first 4 seasons combined.
The only player with more 35-point games than SGA this season is Luka Doncic (7). – 9:51 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marcus Smart. One of those nights. Three buckets and an assist in a one possession game. #Celtics by 5. #thunder have time (37.8). – 9:50 PM
Marcus Smart. One of those nights. Three buckets and an assist in a one possession game. #Celtics by 5. #thunder have time (37.8). – 9:50 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Marcus Smart takeeover. 22 points on 8-12 shooting, 10 points in the fourth quarter – 9:50 PM
Marcus Smart takeeover. 22 points on 8-12 shooting, 10 points in the fourth quarter – 9:50 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Marcus Smart closing out this game for the #Celtics, one of the best late 4Q stretches of his career. #Thunder – 9:49 PM
Marcus Smart closing out this game for the #Celtics, one of the best late 4Q stretches of his career. #Thunder – 9:49 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Marcus Smart with a total takeover down the stretch here. – 9:49 PM
Marcus Smart with a total takeover down the stretch here. – 9:49 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
What a play by SGA. Celtics knock down back-to-back threes and he drives and gets fouled for a 3-point play.
Thunder trails by three with a minute left. – 9:48 PM
What a play by SGA. Celtics knock down back-to-back threes and he drives and gets fouled for a 3-point play.
Thunder trails by three with a minute left. – 9:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
White looked like he iced it and SGA answers with 3 inside. He has 35. 121-118. – 9:48 PM
White looked like he iced it and SGA answers with 3 inside. He has 35. 121-118. – 9:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Can’t tell if Tatum got stripped there or got the ball out. Either way, it landed in Smart’s hands for another 3 to break the tie. 86 seconds to play. 118-115 #Celtics – 9:47 PM
Can’t tell if Tatum got stripped there or got the ball out. Either way, it landed in Smart’s hands for another 3 to break the tie. 86 seconds to play. 118-115 #Celtics – 9:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horford, always looking for an extra pass, barely avoids and up-and-down, gets downhill and finds Smart for a go-ahead 3.
#Celtics 115-112. – 9:45 PM
Horford, always looking for an extra pass, barely avoids and up-and-down, gets downhill and finds Smart for a go-ahead 3.
#Celtics 115-112. – 9:45 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets tougher buckets than a 2 dollar steak. – 9:44 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets tougher buckets than a 2 dollar steak. – 9:44 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Wait, did Tatum really get a tech for clapping? Not a sarcastic clapping but one clap – 9:43 PM
Wait, did Tatum really get a tech for clapping? Not a sarcastic clapping but one clap – 9:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Lol Celtics sent 4 defenders at SGA in the paint and still had to foul him to stop him. – 9:43 PM
Lol Celtics sent 4 defenders at SGA in the paint and still had to foul him to stop him. – 9:43 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
How has this happened?
Thunder have 13 turnovers in the last 14 minutes. – 9:43 PM
How has this happened?
Thunder have 13 turnovers in the last 14 minutes. – 9:43 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
OKC is doing a lot of those young team things here since there was about three minutes to go in the third quarter. – 9:41 PM
OKC is doing a lot of those young team things here since there was about three minutes to go in the third quarter. – 9:41 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
SGA ran it right down the Celtics throats there. That was way too easy. – 9:39 PM
SGA ran it right down the Celtics throats there. That was way too easy. – 9:39 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Nah man, Marcus Smart getting preferential treatment from the refs over SGA is sick lol – 9:39 PM
Nah man, Marcus Smart getting preferential treatment from the refs over SGA is sick lol – 9:39 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Young teams typically struggle to close games, especially in these environments in Boston, and especially after taking a great counterpunch by Boston. Let’s see what OKC can do here. Big time learning experience no matter how it ends. – 9:38 PM
Young teams typically struggle to close games, especially in these environments in Boston, and especially after taking a great counterpunch by Boston. Let’s see what OKC can do here. Big time learning experience no matter how it ends. – 9:38 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Down 15 late in the 3rd, the Celtics had an 11% win probability.
Tied now 107-107 with 5:34 left.
Boston now a 61% chance to win. – 9:37 PM
Down 15 late in the 3rd, the Celtics had an 11% win probability.
Tied now 107-107 with 5:34 left.
Boston now a 61% chance to win. – 9:37 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder has looked a bit rattled in the fourth. Celtics, which trailed by as many as 15, have tied the game 107-107 with 5:34 left.
Interested to see how the Thunder responds, especially with this crowd. – 9:37 PM
Thunder has looked a bit rattled in the fourth. Celtics, which trailed by as many as 15, have tied the game 107-107 with 5:34 left.
Interested to see how the Thunder responds, especially with this crowd. – 9:37 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Derrick White is a +17 and it feels like it. Been really pushing the tempo in this run. – 9:37 PM
Derrick White is a +17 and it feels like it. Been really pushing the tempo in this run. – 9:37 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Took them a little bit to figure out but Celtics have realized they don’t need to/shouldn’t rely on 3-ball tonight against a soft Thunder defense. – 9:35 PM
Took them a little bit to figure out but Celtics have realized they don’t need to/shouldn’t rely on 3-ball tonight against a soft Thunder defense. – 9:35 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder vs. Celtics is tied at 107-107 with 5:34 left in regulation – 9:35 PM
Thunder vs. Celtics is tied at 107-107 with 5:34 left in regulation – 9:35 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#thunder have 7 TOV in 6 min to start the 4th and 3 of their last 5 possessions. This is crazy. – 9:34 PM
#thunder have 7 TOV in 6 min to start the 4th and 3 of their last 5 possessions. This is crazy. – 9:34 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Thunder now have 13 turnovers in the first 15 minutes of the second half (18 for game). Celtics just need to hit a couple of these open looks and they should be fine. – 9:33 PM
Thunder now have 13 turnovers in the first 15 minutes of the second half (18 for game). Celtics just need to hit a couple of these open looks and they should be fine. – 9:33 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a turnover parade like the one the #Thunder are on right now. – 9:32 PM
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a turnover parade like the one the #Thunder are on right now. – 9:32 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Lu powers in to finish on the opposite side of the rim 💪 pic.twitter.com/66Zcov6lv6 – 9:32 PM
Lu powers in to finish on the opposite side of the rim 💪 pic.twitter.com/66Zcov6lv6 – 9:32 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Horrendous #Thunder quarter continues with a 1/3 FT trip from Joe and JRE foul on the rebound try. Brown hits a mid-ranger the other way and #Celtics are within 6. – 9:31 PM
Horrendous #Thunder quarter continues with a 1/3 FT trip from Joe and JRE foul on the rebound try. Brown hits a mid-ranger the other way and #Celtics are within 6. – 9:31 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
It’s November 14th.
The Celtics are losing to Oklahoma City.
But this is as loud as I’ve heard the Garden since the playoffs. – 9:31 PM
It’s November 14th.
The Celtics are losing to Oklahoma City.
But this is as loud as I’ve heard the Garden since the playoffs. – 9:31 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The Tatum at the five death lineup got 2 seconds of action before Mazzulla called Horford in for Pritchard – 9:31 PM
The Tatum at the five death lineup got 2 seconds of action before Mazzulla called Horford in for Pritchard – 9:31 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
If OKC can avoid turning it over every other play, they’ll win. They continue to get good looks every trip without a turnover. – 9:30 PM
If OKC can avoid turning it over every other play, they’ll win. They continue to get good looks every trip without a turnover. – 9:30 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Who knows if the Celtics can get stops consistently enough to win tonight, but Payton Pritchard and Derrick White completely slipped this game with their defensive pressure in the last 15 minutes. – 9:29 PM
Who knows if the Celtics can get stops consistently enough to win tonight, but Payton Pritchard and Derrick White completely slipped this game with their defensive pressure in the last 15 minutes. – 9:29 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Boston crowd is none too pleased with this officiating crew. – 9:28 PM
The Boston crowd is none too pleased with this officiating crew. – 9:28 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That was not a good shot by Hauser. He looked like he was on the line and he didn’t get it off cleanly. That was a rushed attempt. – 9:27 PM
That was not a good shot by Hauser. He looked like he was on the line and he didn’t get it off cleanly. That was a rushed attempt. – 9:27 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!”
Jayson Tatum: *claps*
The refs: pic.twitter.com/WQFPAZn7ou – 9:27 PM
“If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!”
Jayson Tatum: *claps*
The refs: pic.twitter.com/WQFPAZn7ou – 9:27 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Thought that was a really smart challenge by Mark Daigneault. You could feel the Thunder scuffling and the Celtics building momentum. Now he’s got a chance to break it. – 9:26 PM
Thought that was a really smart challenge by Mark Daigneault. You could feel the Thunder scuffling and the Celtics building momentum. Now he’s got a chance to break it. – 9:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Pritchard needed an outlet there in transition. Big challenge win for the Thunder. – 9:25 PM
Pritchard needed an outlet there in transition. Big challenge win for the Thunder. – 9:25 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Mark Daigneault wins the challenge, OKC ball. But that’s a gamble to use it just for possession. No foul, no free throws. – 9:24 PM
Mark Daigneault wins the challenge, OKC ball. But that’s a gamble to use it just for possession. No foul, no free throws. – 9:24 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Not a bad spot for a timeout for OKC, as they’ve gotten really ragged. But not sure I would have used a challenge here. – 9:23 PM
Not a bad spot for a timeout for OKC, as they’ve gotten really ragged. But not sure I would have used a challenge here. – 9:23 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I just said to @SouichiTerada that this has strong “Perfect OKC game” vibes… Awesome through 3, show a lot of potential against a good team… collapse late and lose. C’s have started to turn this energy around – 9:23 PM
I just said to @SouichiTerada that this has strong “Perfect OKC game” vibes… Awesome through 3, show a lot of potential against a good team… collapse late and lose. C’s have started to turn this energy around – 9:23 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Dalano Banton — with 21 points so far — needs two more to break the NBA Rexdale record, set on Saturday when Eugene Omoruyi had 22 for OKC. Raps lead 103-100 330 left. – 9:22 PM
Dalano Banton — with 21 points so far — needs two more to break the NBA Rexdale record, set on Saturday when Eugene Omoruyi had 22 for OKC. Raps lead 103-100 330 left. – 9:22 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Thunder lead 96-89 after three
Brown – 24/6/6
Tatum – 17/10
Horford – 12/8
Smart – 12 points
Celtics – 42.7% FGs
Celtics – 6-29 3Ps
Celtics – 11 TOs
SGA – 27/4/7
Poku – 16/10
Dort – 14 points
Jalen – 14 points
Thunder – 48.1% FGs
Thunder – 10-25 3Ps
Thunder – 12 TOs – 9:21 PM
Thunder lead 96-89 after three
Brown – 24/6/6
Tatum – 17/10
Horford – 12/8
Smart – 12 points
Celtics – 42.7% FGs
Celtics – 6-29 3Ps
Celtics – 11 TOs
SGA – 27/4/7
Poku – 16/10
Dort – 14 points
Jalen – 14 points
Thunder – 48.1% FGs
Thunder – 10-25 3Ps
Thunder – 12 TOs – 9:21 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Final frame of action is underway pic.twitter.com/ghc6e7IAuA – 9:20 PM
Final frame of action is underway pic.twitter.com/ghc6e7IAuA – 9:20 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Seven #Thunder turnovers including that final one by SGA opened the door. – 9:19 PM
Seven #Thunder turnovers including that final one by SGA opened the door. – 9:19 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 96, Celtics 89
SGA – 27 points, 7 assists
Poku – 16 points, 10 rebounds
Giddey – 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assistd
JDub – 14 points
Dort – 14 points
Brown – 24 points
Tatum – 17 points – 9:18 PM
End of 3Q: Thunder 96, Celtics 89
SGA – 27 points, 7 assists
Poku – 16 points, 10 rebounds
Giddey – 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assistd
JDub – 14 points
Dort – 14 points
Brown – 24 points
Tatum – 17 points – 9:18 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Aleksej Pokusevski counts double-double with 12 minutes remaining in Boston
16 points, 10 rebounds already for Poku who continues to impact the game in multiple ways for the Thunder. #ThunderUp – 9:18 PM
Aleksej Pokusevski counts double-double with 12 minutes remaining in Boston
16 points, 10 rebounds already for Poku who continues to impact the game in multiple ways for the Thunder. #ThunderUp – 9:18 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Payton Pritchard and Derrick White press Poku and Shai in the back court int he final seconds of the quarter to force a TO and Pritchard races to get the layup off with a fraction of a second left. Celtics cut the deficit to 7 heading into the fourth. – 9:18 PM
Payton Pritchard and Derrick White press Poku and Shai in the back court int he final seconds of the quarter to force a TO and Pritchard races to get the layup off with a fraction of a second left. Celtics cut the deficit to 7 heading into the fourth. – 9:18 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Payton Pritchard just gave the Celtics life with that stretch to end Q3. – 9:17 PM
Payton Pritchard just gave the Celtics life with that stretch to end Q3. – 9:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Pritchard beats the buzzer after a mid-court steal on SGA. Smart first to meet him off the bench. If it stands (under review), #Celtics enter the 4th down 7. – 9:17 PM
Pritchard beats the buzzer after a mid-court steal on SGA. Smart first to meet him off the bench. If it stands (under review), #Celtics enter the 4th down 7. – 9:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Derrick White 12/36 FG (33.3%) since moving to the bench. Started the season 45.8% FG. – 9:16 PM
Derrick White 12/36 FG (33.3%) since moving to the bench. Started the season 45.8% FG. – 9:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC fans totally bummed when Poku goes out with injury.
OKC fans totally relieved when Poku comes back into the game.
What is happening. – 9:14 PM
OKC fans totally bummed when Poku goes out with injury.
OKC fans totally relieved when Poku comes back into the game.
What is happening. – 9:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum (5/18 FG, 1/9 3PT) getting some rest in the 3rd as #Thunder maintain a 13-point lead. He’s at 26 mins, hasn’t scored in over 5 mins now (left the game about 2 mins. ago.) – 9:14 PM
Tatum (5/18 FG, 1/9 3PT) getting some rest in the 3rd as #Thunder maintain a 13-point lead. He’s at 26 mins, hasn’t scored in over 5 mins now (left the game about 2 mins. ago.) – 9:14 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Rise. 🆙. WIGS
@OGandE Power Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/7JXSgchdVO – 9:14 PM
Rise. 🆙. WIGS
@OGandE Power Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/7JXSgchdVO – 9:14 PM
Kevin Durant @KDTrey5
Jayson tatum just received the worst tech I’ve seen in the nba in a while. I’m actually laughing – 9:13 PM
Jayson tatum just received the worst tech I’ve seen in the nba in a while. I’m actually laughing – 9:13 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Aaron Wiggins going absolutely ballistic after that emphatic dunk pic.twitter.com/NEWNAn5D2D – 9:13 PM
Aaron Wiggins going absolutely ballistic after that emphatic dunk pic.twitter.com/NEWNAn5D2D – 9:13 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
You don’t know what to expect from a lot of these #Thunder players…didn’t know Aaron Wiggins could ride the elevator like that on a put back.
OKC flying around even on a B2B. – 9:11 PM
You don’t know what to expect from a lot of these #Thunder players…didn’t know Aaron Wiggins could ride the elevator like that on a put back.
OKC flying around even on a B2B. – 9:11 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Good news Part 1: Jalen Williams has a career high 14 points.
Good news Part 2: Poku is back. – 9:11 PM
Good news Part 1: Jalen Williams has a career high 14 points.
Good news Part 2: Poku is back. – 9:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Ousmane Dieng nails his third 3 of the night on his fourth attempt and that prompts Ignite to call a timeout at the 11:20 mark in the third. Their coach is not happy with their defense tonight. Dieng was wide open. – 9:10 PM
Ousmane Dieng nails his third 3 of the night on his fourth attempt and that prompts Ignite to call a timeout at the 11:20 mark in the third. Their coach is not happy with their defense tonight. Dieng was wide open. – 9:10 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics are 5-for-20 FG and 0-for-6 from 3pt in the 3Q and are now down 15 to OKC. – 9:08 PM
#Celtics are 5-for-20 FG and 0-for-6 from 3pt in the 3Q and are now down 15 to OKC. – 9:08 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum is pretty close to getting himself thrown out of this game. – 9:08 PM
Tatum is pretty close to getting himself thrown out of this game. – 9:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics slow to enter the zone after Pritchard’s OREB. Need those extra points down 13. – 9:08 PM
#Celtics slow to enter the zone after Pritchard’s OREB. Need those extra points down 13. – 9:08 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
This Celtics crowd is getting restless. More than a smattering of boos after that. – 9:07 PM
This Celtics crowd is getting restless. More than a smattering of boos after that. – 9:07 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Lead up to 13 for OKC, the largest of the night for either team. – 9:07 PM
Lead up to 13 for OKC, the largest of the night for either team. – 9:07 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Aleksej Pokusevski went down under the basket and seemed to be in a lot of pain. He hopped up and walked off on his own but is now being taken to the locker room. – 9:05 PM
Aleksej Pokusevski went down under the basket and seemed to be in a lot of pain. He hopped up and walked off on his own but is now being taken to the locker room. – 9:05 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
OKC continues to find their way into the lane as they now have 34 points in the paint 🎨 pic.twitter.com/rhjxcJQroF – 9:04 PM
OKC continues to find their way into the lane as they now have 34 points in the paint 🎨 pic.twitter.com/rhjxcJQroF – 9:04 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Gotta feel for Aleksej Pokusevski. Having a truly amazing game and he is down with an apparent leg injury. – 9:04 PM
Gotta feel for Aleksej Pokusevski. Having a truly amazing game and he is down with an apparent leg injury. – 9:04 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
This is getting really close to “Make a run or you’re done for the night” territory for the Celtics. – 9:03 PM
This is getting really close to “Make a run or you’re done for the night” territory for the Celtics. – 9:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Poku 3 gives OKC their biggest lead of the game: 83-71.
Aleksej has 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks in the middle of the 3rd quarter.
Poku has 12+ points and 1+ blocks in 4 straight games. – 9:02 PM
Poku 3 gives OKC their biggest lead of the game: 83-71.
Aleksej has 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks in the middle of the 3rd quarter.
Poku has 12+ points and 1+ blocks in 4 straight games. – 9:02 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics on 2pt FGs tonight: 57.1 percent
Celtics on 3pt FGs tonight: 20 percent – 9:02 PM
Celtics on 2pt FGs tonight: 57.1 percent
Celtics on 3pt FGs tonight: 20 percent – 9:02 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Thunder move definitively into 2nd place behind the #Bulls (that debacle in Chicago) for longest lead held against the #Celtics this season. – 9:01 PM
#Thunder move definitively into 2nd place behind the #Bulls (that debacle in Chicago) for longest lead held against the #Celtics this season. – 9:01 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jahmi’us Ramsey continues to dominate. Halftime OKC leads 51-46:
Ramsey 18 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2-for-4 from 3
Ousmane Dieng 8 points, 6 rebounds, an assist 2-for-3 from 3
Scoot Henderson 8 points, a rebound, assist, and 50% shooting. – 9:01 PM
Jahmi’us Ramsey continues to dominate. Halftime OKC leads 51-46:
Ramsey 18 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2-for-4 from 3
Ousmane Dieng 8 points, 6 rebounds, an assist 2-for-3 from 3
Scoot Henderson 8 points, a rebound, assist, and 50% shooting. – 9:01 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
It’s all about picking up our energy in the second half on defense.
Tune in now on @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/3Hcj31PVLy – 8:59 PM
It’s all about picking up our energy in the second half on defense.
Tune in now on @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/3Hcj31PVLy – 8:59 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Mazzulla’s strategy of bringing in Payton Pritchard to improve the offensive rebounding has been working well lately – 8:59 PM
Mazzulla’s strategy of bringing in Payton Pritchard to improve the offensive rebounding has been working well lately – 8:59 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Early second half minutes for Payton Pritchard. He’s on for Grant Williams, as Boston downsized to match OKC. – 8:56 PM
Early second half minutes for Payton Pritchard. He’s on for Grant Williams, as Boston downsized to match OKC. – 8:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Payton Pritchard getting a quick insertion in place of Grant Williams. – 8:56 PM
Payton Pritchard getting a quick insertion in place of Grant Williams. – 8:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Three fouls on a sneaky effective Poku could be a factor after Smart’s put back. Just stopped Tatum inside and finished himself at the rim on the other end. – 8:55 PM
Three fouls on a sneaky effective Poku could be a factor after Smart’s put back. Just stopped Tatum inside and finished himself at the rim on the other end. – 8:55 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Giddey went right to the hoop without even an attempt to stop him. That was rough. – 8:53 PM
Giddey went right to the hoop without even an attempt to stop him. That was rough. – 8:53 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nicknames for Thunder/Blue players from head coach Kameron Woods
Scotty Hopson- Hop
Eugene Omoruyi- Geno
Jahmi’us Ramsey- Rambo
Ousmane Dieng- Ous – 8:51 PM
Nicknames for Thunder/Blue players from head coach Kameron Woods
Scotty Hopson- Hop
Eugene Omoruyi- Geno
Jahmi’us Ramsey- Rambo
Ousmane Dieng- Ous – 8:51 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
As I wrote earlier today, the Thunder suck at tanking
theathletic.com/3879307/2022/1… – 8:47 PM
As I wrote earlier today, the Thunder suck at tanking
theathletic.com/3879307/2022/1… – 8:47 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown has 18 points, but this hasn’t been a great game for him. OKC is going at him defensive. It’s either directly, like with SGA a few times or off-ball by back cutting him over and over. – 8:46 PM
Jaylen Brown has 18 points, but this hasn’t been a great game for him. OKC is going at him defensive. It’s either directly, like with SGA a few times or off-ball by back cutting him over and over. – 8:46 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Steph is 2nd in PPG (32.8); Would be 4th-most ever by someone 2nd
Tatum is 3rd (32.31); Would be most by someone 3rd
Embiid is 4th (32.30); Would be most by someone 4th
Giannis is 5th (31.8); Would be ever by someone 5th
Mitchell is 6th (31.6); Would be most by someone 6th – 8:45 PM
Steph is 2nd in PPG (32.8); Would be 4th-most ever by someone 2nd
Tatum is 3rd (32.31); Would be most by someone 3rd
Embiid is 4th (32.30); Would be most by someone 4th
Giannis is 5th (31.8); Would be ever by someone 5th
Mitchell is 6th (31.6); Would be most by someone 6th – 8:45 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
continuing to battle in TD Garden pic.twitter.com/1SLcIBbsyS – 8:43 PM
continuing to battle in TD Garden pic.twitter.com/1SLcIBbsyS – 8:43 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Didn’t love #Celtics‘ shot selection late trying to steal some possessions. Brown forced a corner 3. Grant turnaround. Overall, offense not the issue. Rim area totally exposed defensively and #Thunder have passed out to the perimeter well. Poku is putting his own misses back… – 8:43 PM
Didn’t love #Celtics‘ shot selection late trying to steal some possessions. Brown forced a corner 3. Grant turnaround. Overall, offense not the issue. Rim area totally exposed defensively and #Thunder have passed out to the perimeter well. Poku is putting his own misses back… – 8:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
18 points
6 assists
2 rebounds
1 steal
1 block
6-12 shooting
Just a typical Monday night for SGA. – 8:42 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
18 points
6 assists
2 rebounds
1 steal
1 block
6-12 shooting
Just a typical Monday night for SGA. – 8:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum this season:
— 2nd in first half points
— 2nd in second half points
— 2nd in total points
Top __ scorer in the NBA pic.twitter.com/xEG98mFiTX – 8:42 PM
Jayson Tatum this season:
— 2nd in first half points
— 2nd in second half points
— 2nd in total points
Top __ scorer in the NBA pic.twitter.com/xEG98mFiTX – 8:42 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The Celtics defense has made so many mistakes guarding OKC’s cuts out on the weak side, targeting Jaylen Brown several times when he had the low man position on the baseline. Poku is jumping over Grant for boards and OKC’s length driving the lane has been a problem. – 8:41 PM
The Celtics defense has made so many mistakes guarding OKC’s cuts out on the weak side, targeting Jaylen Brown several times when he had the low man position on the baseline. Poku is jumping over Grant for boards and OKC’s length driving the lane has been a problem. – 8:41 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
That was the best half of Jalen Williams’ young career, highlighted by a pretty bounce pass to a cutting Josh Giddey for a layup.
J-Dub has 12 points (one shy of his career high) and three rebounds. He’s shooting 5-of-7. – 8:41 PM
That was the best half of Jalen Williams’ young career, highlighted by a pretty bounce pass to a cutting Josh Giddey for a layup.
J-Dub has 12 points (one shy of his career high) and three rebounds. He’s shooting 5-of-7. – 8:41 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I get that there were weird calls, and Tatum’s T was garbage, but it’s only 10-9 in fouls calls and Boston has shot 15 free throws to 11 for OKC.
Just play through. – 8:41 PM
I get that there were weird calls, and Tatum’s T was garbage, but it’s only 10-9 in fouls calls and Boston has shot 15 free throws to 11 for OKC.
Just play through. – 8:41 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Thunder lead 69-62 at the half
Brown – 18/4/5
Tatum – 15/8
Horford – 10 points
Celtics – 45.7% FGs
Celtics – 5-20 3Ps
Celtics – 8 turnovers
SGA – 18 points, 6 assists
Jalen – 12 points
Dort – 11 points
Thunder – 47.3% FGs
Thunder – 7-18 3Ps
Thunder – 8 offensive rebounds – 8:39 PM
Thunder lead 69-62 at the half
Brown – 18/4/5
Tatum – 15/8
Horford – 10 points
Celtics – 45.7% FGs
Celtics – 5-20 3Ps
Celtics – 8 turnovers
SGA – 18 points, 6 assists
Jalen – 12 points
Dort – 11 points
Thunder – 47.3% FGs
Thunder – 7-18 3Ps
Thunder – 8 offensive rebounds – 8:39 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Guys, I think the Thunder are in the middle of declaring itself – 8:39 PM
Guys, I think the Thunder are in the middle of declaring itself – 8:39 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
The Celtics have gotten beaten backdoor several times. They’ve forgotten about Poku on the glass. They’ve set too many moving screens to count. They gave up 69 first-half points to the Thunder, who entered tonight with the 20th-ranked offense. Just not a sharp half at all. – 8:39 PM
The Celtics have gotten beaten backdoor several times. They’ve forgotten about Poku on the glass. They’ve set too many moving screens to count. They gave up 69 first-half points to the Thunder, who entered tonight with the 20th-ranked offense. Just not a sharp half at all. – 8:39 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 69, Celtics 62
SGA – 18 points, 6 assists
JDub – 12 points
Dort – 11 points
Poku – 9 points, 7 rebounds
Brown – 18 points
Tatum – 15 points
Horford – 10 points – 8:38 PM
HALF: Thunder 69, Celtics 62
SGA – 18 points, 6 assists
JDub – 12 points
Dort – 11 points
Poku – 9 points, 7 rebounds
Brown – 18 points
Tatum – 15 points
Horford – 10 points – 8:38 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Marcus and Grant with words for officials after that first half. OKC 69, BOS 62. SGA 18, Jalen Williams 12, Dort 11; Brown 18, Tatum 15, Horford 10. – 8:38 PM
Marcus and Grant with words for officials after that first half. OKC 69, BOS 62. SGA 18, Jalen Williams 12, Dort 11; Brown 18, Tatum 15, Horford 10. – 8:38 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Halftime: Thunder 69, Celtics 62
Really impressed by how sharp OKC has looked on the second night of a back-to-back. – 8:37 PM
Halftime: Thunder 69, Celtics 62
Really impressed by how sharp OKC has looked on the second night of a back-to-back. – 8:37 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
SGA with the steal and slam 🔨 pic.twitter.com/ckk8vDvmsW – 8:36 PM
SGA with the steal and slam 🔨 pic.twitter.com/ckk8vDvmsW – 8:36 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Thunder are the youngest team in the NBA (22.3)
Celtics are the seventh oldest (27.6) – 8:36 PM
Thunder are the youngest team in the NBA (22.3)
Celtics are the seventh oldest (27.6) – 8:36 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Thunder turn the ball over to Brown and Giddey lazily tosses the in-bounds off the backboard. Big break for the #Celtics but Brown missed a 3 long and Jalen Williams hit another. – 8:35 PM
#Thunder turn the ball over to Brown and Giddey lazily tosses the in-bounds off the backboard. Big break for the #Celtics but Brown missed a 3 long and Jalen Williams hit another. – 8:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
How good as Ousmane Dieng been in the G-League? When he touches the ball the Ignite bench yells “shooter!” The best compliment in basketball. – 8:35 PM
How good as Ousmane Dieng been in the G-League? When he touches the ball the Ignite bench yells “shooter!” The best compliment in basketball. – 8:35 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
That’s the kind of team rebounding where #Celtics have been at their best. 4 guys around the paint ready for tip-outs. One guy up court leaking in transition. – 8:33 PM
That’s the kind of team rebounding where #Celtics have been at their best. 4 guys around the paint ready for tip-outs. One guy up court leaking in transition. – 8:33 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Barns around Boston can sleep easily tonight.
Their broad sides are perfectly safe with the way the Celtics are shooting tonight. – 8:33 PM
Barns around Boston can sleep easily tonight.
Their broad sides are perfectly safe with the way the Celtics are shooting tonight. – 8:33 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Mazzulla pumping his hands up in the huddle as Horford makes a point motioning with his finger. Tatum looked frustrating coming off the floor after that last miss. – 8:30 PM
Mazzulla pumping his hands up in the huddle as Horford makes a point motioning with his finger. Tatum looked frustrating coming off the floor after that last miss. – 8:30 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Al Horford came up limping a bit on that last play. Seems to be ok, but definitely tweaked something in his left leg. – 8:29 PM
Al Horford came up limping a bit on that last play. Seems to be ok, but definitely tweaked something in his left leg. – 8:29 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Thunder are just walking into these jumpers with no resistance at all. – 8:28 PM
The Thunder are just walking into these jumpers with no resistance at all. – 8:28 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Like I wrote… turnover are going to play a role… 6 C’s turnovers for 8 points. OKC has 10 fastbreak points, and 11 2nd chance points – 8:25 PM
Like I wrote… turnover are going to play a role… 6 C’s turnovers for 8 points. OKC has 10 fastbreak points, and 11 2nd chance points – 8:25 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Thunder are the team playing the back-to-back but have the energy edge. Celtics defense looks as rough as it’s been all year. – 8:23 PM
Thunder are the team playing the back-to-back but have the energy edge. Celtics defense looks as rough as it’s been all year. – 8:23 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Three fouls on Smart after #Celtics go down 10.
These #thunder aren’t the #Pistons. They’ve been tough defensively all year and are pulling out the flamethrower on this east coast trip. – 8:22 PM
Three fouls on Smart after #Celtics go down 10.
These #thunder aren’t the #Pistons. They’ve been tough defensively all year and are pulling out the flamethrower on this east coast trip. – 8:22 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Al Horford just told his teammates to stop complaining and to play. – 8:22 PM
Al Horford just told his teammates to stop complaining and to play. – 8:22 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
It would be cool if NBATV talked about the Celtics-Thunder game they are broadcasting. – 8:21 PM
It would be cool if NBATV talked about the Celtics-Thunder game they are broadcasting. – 8:21 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The Thunder are on pace for almost 150 points tonight, which somehow would only be a slight improvement over last night. – 8:20 PM
The Thunder are on pace for almost 150 points tonight, which somehow would only be a slight improvement over last night. – 8:20 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
defense leading to offense 😤
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/UZbNfqxGHB – 8:19 PM
defense leading to offense 😤
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/UZbNfqxGHB – 8:19 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kenrich Williams pouring it on off the bench now. Have to give this #Thunder offense credit. They’re so aggressive when they have space to shoot. – 8:17 PM
Kenrich Williams pouring it on off the bench now. Have to give this #Thunder offense credit. They’re so aggressive when they have space to shoot. – 8:17 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics haven’t faced a deficit for this long in a game since their win over the #Bulls two Fridays ago. – 8:16 PM
#Celtics haven’t faced a deficit for this long in a game since their win over the #Bulls two Fridays ago. – 8:16 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
If you were ever wondering why Luke Kornet does The Eclipse contest from the paint, it’s cause when he tries to close out, he makes Kenny Hustle look like Jayson Tatum. – 8:14 PM
If you were ever wondering why Luke Kornet does The Eclipse contest from the paint, it’s cause when he tries to close out, he makes Kenny Hustle look like Jayson Tatum. – 8:14 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Kendrich Williams may have the best shag in NBA history, either him or Reggie Theus. #Celtics #Thunder – 8:14 PM
Kendrich Williams may have the best shag in NBA history, either him or Reggie Theus. #Celtics #Thunder – 8:14 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Since this is the first Celtics-Thunder game of the season, I’d like to add to the chorus of annoyance that the Thunder have a Jalen Williams and a Jaylin Williams. – 8:13 PM
Since this is the first Celtics-Thunder game of the season, I’d like to add to the chorus of annoyance that the Thunder have a Jalen Williams and a Jaylin Williams. – 8:13 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Ousmane Dieng just made a slam through traffic in the half court. His dunks, or lack thereof, in the preseason was monitored heavily. No stranger to dunking in the G right now. – 8:13 PM
Ousmane Dieng just made a slam through traffic in the half court. His dunks, or lack thereof, in the preseason was monitored heavily. No stranger to dunking in the G right now. – 8:13 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Tatum was actually giving the Thunder offense a standing ovation that’s why he was mad – 8:12 PM
Tatum was actually giving the Thunder offense a standing ovation that’s why he was mad – 8:12 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum just fouled Pokusevski, smacked his hands in frustration because he was out of position, and just got called for a tech. Tatum was not upset at the call, more committing the foul. #Celtics #Thunder – 8:12 PM
Tatum just fouled Pokusevski, smacked his hands in frustration because he was out of position, and just got called for a tech. Tatum was not upset at the call, more committing the foul. #Celtics #Thunder – 8:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
That’s an outrageous overreach by the official there with that Tatum tech. The guy started 1-of-8 and is frustrated at missing a layup – 8:11 PM
That’s an outrageous overreach by the official there with that Tatum tech. The guy started 1-of-8 and is frustrated at missing a layup – 8:11 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I really don’t know about that tech on Tatum. It didn’t look like he did anything at all there. – 8:11 PM
I really don’t know about that tech on Tatum. It didn’t look like he did anything at all there. – 8:11 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Technical foul on Jayson Tatum. He confused as to why, as am I. – 8:11 PM
Technical foul on Jayson Tatum. He confused as to why, as am I. – 8:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum gets off the ball, cuts and frees Hauser for a 3 above the break from White. – 8:09 PM
Tatum gets off the ball, cuts and frees Hauser for a 3 above the break from White. – 8:09 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Thunder lead 35-32 after one
Brown – 12 points
Horford – 7 points
Tatum – 6 points
Celtics – 44% FGs
Celtics – 2-12 3Ps
Celtics – 2 turnovers
SGA – 12 points, 4 assists
Williams – 9 points
Dort – 6 points
Thunder – 50% FGs
Thunder – 4-9 3Ps
Thunder – 2 turnovers – 8:09 PM
Thunder lead 35-32 after one
Brown – 12 points
Horford – 7 points
Tatum – 6 points
Celtics – 44% FGs
Celtics – 2-12 3Ps
Celtics – 2 turnovers
SGA – 12 points, 4 assists
Williams – 9 points
Dort – 6 points
Thunder – 50% FGs
Thunder – 4-9 3Ps
Thunder – 2 turnovers – 8:09 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
End 1Q: Thunder 35, Celtics 32
– SGA: 12 pts, 4 ast
– Jalen Williams: 9 pts, 2 reb
– Thunder shoot 50% – 8:07 PM
End 1Q: Thunder 35, Celtics 32
– SGA: 12 pts, 4 ast
– Jalen Williams: 9 pts, 2 reb
– Thunder shoot 50% – 8:07 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Jaylin Williams (J-Will) is getting some time here at the end of the first quarter. – 8:06 PM
Jaylin Williams (J-Will) is getting some time here at the end of the first quarter. – 8:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown: 12 PTS 3 REB 2 AST 2 TOV on 5/7 FG. Aggressive and important contributions in the 1st keeping the #Celtics close while #Thunder shoot 52%. – 8:06 PM
Brown: 12 PTS 3 REB 2 AST 2 TOV on 5/7 FG. Aggressive and important contributions in the 1st keeping the #Celtics close while #Thunder shoot 52%. – 8:06 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Payton Pritchard is getting ovations every time he checks in for the first time at home this year. – 8:05 PM
Payton Pritchard is getting ovations every time he checks in for the first time at home this year. – 8:05 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Boston College was without Quentin Post, Prince Aligbe and DJ Hand.
But still can’t lose to Maine at home.
First loss by BC to an America East team in 7 years.
On the other end, that’s a hell of a win for rookie Black Bears head coach Chris Markwood. – 8:05 PM
Boston College was without Quentin Post, Prince Aligbe and DJ Hand.
But still can’t lose to Maine at home.
First loss by BC to an America East team in 7 years.
On the other end, that’s a hell of a win for rookie Black Bears head coach Chris Markwood. – 8:05 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Derrick White hits a three and the Celtics are up to 2-11 from deep so far tonight… – 8:05 PM
Derrick White hits a three and the Celtics are up to 2-11 from deep so far tonight… – 8:05 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Kornet sends Dort to the floor with a block inside, but White misses inside the other way and Dort drills a wide open 3. – 8:04 PM
Kornet sends Dort to the floor with a block inside, but White misses inside the other way and Dort drills a wide open 3. – 8:04 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Scoot Henderson just made an unreal pass through DJ Wilson and Eugene Omoruyi that Sane couldn’t handle then hit a baseline jumper for his first points. – 8:04 PM
Scoot Henderson just made an unreal pass through DJ Wilson and Eugene Omoruyi that Sane couldn’t handle then hit a baseline jumper for his first points. – 8:04 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That was a good play by Tatum. Big time offensive rebound and a strong finish. – 8:03 PM
That was a good play by Tatum. Big time offensive rebound and a strong finish. – 8:03 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
SGA is an improv show. Every bucket is something different. Trying out new material on one of the league’s best defenses like it’s the Sunday 9 AM run at the park. – 8:03 PM
SGA is an improv show. Every bucket is something different. Trying out new material on one of the league’s best defenses like it’s the Sunday 9 AM run at the park. – 8:03 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Not a bad night at the office. Ousmane Dieng has already banged a contest 3. OKC BLUE Up 3-2. pic.twitter.com/klTFNVAZRr – 8:02 PM
Not a bad night at the office. Ousmane Dieng has already banged a contest 3. OKC BLUE Up 3-2. pic.twitter.com/klTFNVAZRr – 8:02 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
At the 3:02 mark of the 1Q:
SGA & JDub – 21 points
Celtics – 23 points – 8:00 PM
At the 3:02 mark of the 1Q:
SGA & JDub – 21 points
Celtics – 23 points – 8:00 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s last name is so long, it has to be continued on the back of Lu Dort’s jersey. – 8:00 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s last name is so long, it has to be continued on the back of Lu Dort’s jersey. – 8:00 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Thunder push their early lead to 9.
The Celtics do not have a double-digit comeback win yet this year.
BOSTON CELTICS 2022-23
TRAILING BY 10+: 0-3
NEVER TRAILING BY 10+: 10-0 – 8:00 PM
Thunder push their early lead to 9.
The Celtics do not have a double-digit comeback win yet this year.
BOSTON CELTICS 2022-23
TRAILING BY 10+: 0-3
NEVER TRAILING BY 10+: 10-0 – 8:00 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Celtics might test just how timeout-averse Joe Mazzulla is tonight. – 7:58 PM
The Celtics might test just how timeout-averse Joe Mazzulla is tonight. – 7:58 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Starting to see how the #Thunder dropped 145 on the #Knicks yesterday.
#Celtics – 7:58 PM
Starting to see how the #Thunder dropped 145 on the #Knicks yesterday.
#Celtics – 7:58 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics have been leaving Jalen Williams wide open so far. Nice release even if it’s a little slow. Doing damage with Shai for 21 of OKC’s 30. – 7:58 PM
#Celtics have been leaving Jalen Williams wide open so far. Nice release even if it’s a little slow. Doing damage with Shai for 21 of OKC’s 30. – 7:58 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Biggest thing I miss about covering Al Horford was his ASMR-esque voice 😴 – 7:56 PM
Biggest thing I miss about covering Al Horford was his ASMR-esque voice 😴 – 7:56 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Grant Williams cheering section is here pic.twitter.com/ETbCEswssO – 7:56 PM
Grant Williams cheering section is here pic.twitter.com/ETbCEswssO – 7:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
One of the best passing sequences all year. Smart attacks, finds Brown, who finds Smart again underneath, who hits Horford above the break for 3.
Horford’s tear from behind the line continues: clnsmedia.com/al-horford-thr… – 7:54 PM
One of the best passing sequences all year. Smart attacks, finds Brown, who finds Smart again underneath, who hits Horford above the break for 3.
Horford’s tear from behind the line continues: clnsmedia.com/al-horford-thr… – 7:54 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams scores OKC’s first 6 points of the game on 3 straight makes.
JDub off to a hot start. – 7:52 PM
Jalen Williams scores OKC’s first 6 points of the game on 3 straight makes.
JDub off to a hot start. – 7:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Believe that’s 3 techs on Grant this year plus another in the preseason. Ties Tatum and many others for 6th in the league. – 7:51 PM
Believe that’s 3 techs on Grant this year plus another in the preseason. Ties Tatum and many others for 6th in the league. – 7:51 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
What if we combine Josh Giddey’s upper body strength with Poku’s lower body strength – 7:50 PM
What if we combine Josh Giddey’s upper body strength with Poku’s lower body strength – 7:50 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Good timeout by Joe Mazzulla. Celtics have opened this game very poorly on both ends of the floor. – 7:50 PM
Good timeout by Joe Mazzulla. Celtics have opened this game very poorly on both ends of the floor. – 7:50 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
I for one am mystified as to why Grant Williams might get a quick technical whistle. – 7:50 PM
I for one am mystified as to why Grant Williams might get a quick technical whistle. – 7:50 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Thank you to our members of the United States Armed Forces.
Catch the first half now on @NBCSBoston 📺 pic.twitter.com/0ziH1wXZm3 – 7:49 PM
Thank you to our members of the United States Armed Forces.
Catch the first half now on @NBCSBoston 📺 pic.twitter.com/0ziH1wXZm3 – 7:49 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I’ve liked how these #Thunder have looked this year. Let these young teams grow & take steps if they’re appearing ready to. I’m not a big tanking guy even in a Victor year. – 7:49 PM
I’ve liked how these #Thunder have looked this year. Let these young teams grow & take steps if they’re appearing ready to. I’m not a big tanking guy even in a Victor year. – 7:49 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That last possession was the first time Boston really moved the ball. Every other trip was just taking the first shot that was even kind of open. – 7:48 PM
That last possession was the first time Boston really moved the ball. Every other trip was just taking the first shot that was even kind of open. – 7:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Grant T’d up after a put back attempt. Sluggish start for the #Celtics offense at 3/9 FG. – 7:47 PM
Grant T’d up after a put back attempt. Sluggish start for the #Celtics offense at 3/9 FG. – 7:47 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Starting with a smooth JDub jumper 👌 pic.twitter.com/LzNQSfWlzK – 7:47 PM
Starting with a smooth JDub jumper 👌 pic.twitter.com/LzNQSfWlzK – 7:47 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics 0-5 from three but have been getting some nice looks early – 7:47 PM
Celtics 0-5 from three but have been getting some nice looks early – 7:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Early offense working well for the #Thunder, particularly from Jalen Williams who has a fast 6 shooting aggressively when he’s had space. #Celtics and OKC tied 8-8. – 7:46 PM
Early offense working well for the #Thunder, particularly from Jalen Williams who has a fast 6 shooting aggressively when he’s had space. #Celtics and OKC tied 8-8. – 7:46 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Oh man that’s some contraption Tatum has on his left wrist at this point. – 7:42 PM
Oh man that’s some contraption Tatum has on his left wrist at this point. – 7:42 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Only second time for home whites inside the Garden for Celtics this year. It’s been Boston’s most successful jersey: 4-0 so far this year. – 7:42 PM
Only second time for home whites inside the Garden for Celtics this year. It’s been Boston’s most successful jersey: 4-0 so far this year. – 7:42 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Al Horford is guarding Lu Dort. Very interesting.
On the other end, Dort has Tatum, J-Dub has Brown and SGA has Smart. – 7:42 PM
Al Horford is guarding Lu Dort. Very interesting.
On the other end, Dort has Tatum, J-Dub has Brown and SGA has Smart. – 7:42 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Tonight’s Starting 5⃣
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/D4pFsWwNBd – 7:41 PM
Tonight’s Starting 5⃣
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/D4pFsWwNBd – 7:41 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC Blue starters:
Jahmi’us Ramsey
Ousmane Dieng
Eugene Omoruyi
Adam Mokoka
DJ Wilson – 7:34 PM
OKC Blue starters:
Jahmi’us Ramsey
Ousmane Dieng
Eugene Omoruyi
Adam Mokoka
DJ Wilson – 7:34 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
As part of our 16th annual Seats for Soldiers Night presented by @ReliaQuest, we hosted a pregame zoom call with Yokota High School, a Department of Defense school on a US Air Force Base in Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/iXiHZM23nP – 7:20 PM
As part of our 16th annual Seats for Soldiers Night presented by @ReliaQuest, we hosted a pregame zoom call with Yokota High School, a Department of Defense school on a US Air Force Base in Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/iXiHZM23nP – 7:20 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder starting lineup:
SGA
Giddey
Dort
Jalen Williams
Poku – 7:20 PM
Thunder starting lineup:
SGA
Giddey
Dort
Jalen Williams
Poku – 7:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Thunder starters:
Aleksej Pokusevski
Jalen Williams
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 7:15 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Thunder starters:
Aleksej Pokusevski
Jalen Williams
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 7:15 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jayson Tatum had high praise for Jaden Ivey the other night: “super dynamic guard. Great body, super athletic. I’m excited to see if he keeps improving and I like that he takes on that challenge. He doesn’t back down.” – 7:13 PM
Jayson Tatum had high praise for Jaden Ivey the other night: “super dynamic guard. Great body, super athletic. I’m excited to see if he keeps improving and I like that he takes on that challenge. He doesn’t back down.” – 7:13 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder starters at Boston
– SGA
– Giddey
– Dort
– Jalen Williams
– Poku
OKC’s ninth starting five combo of the season. – 7:12 PM
Thunder starters at Boston
– SGA
– Giddey
– Dort
– Jalen Williams
– Poku
OKC’s ninth starting five combo of the season. – 7:12 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
#Thunder starters in Boston:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Jalen Williams
Aleksej Pokusevski – 7:06 PM
#Thunder starters in Boston:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Jalen Williams
Aleksej Pokusevski – 7:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC starters vs Boston
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Jalen Williams
Poku
Fun Thunder lineup tonight. – 7:06 PM
OKC starters vs Boston
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Jalen Williams
Poku
Fun Thunder lineup tonight. – 7:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Josh Giddey had a triple-double at Madison Square Garden yesterday.
He’s done it in his first two games there. Only one other player in NBA history has done that…
…Wilt Chamberlin. – 7:05 PM
Josh Giddey had a triple-double at Madison Square Garden yesterday.
He’s done it in his first two games there. Only one other player in NBA history has done that…
…Wilt Chamberlin. – 7:05 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Thunder at Celtics – TD Garden – November 14, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, G. Williams
OKC – Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aleksej Pokusevski, Jaylen Williams, Lu Dort
OUT: Boston: Brogdon, R. Williams, Gallinari OKC: Bazely pic.twitter.com/y310PNfrWW – 7:04 PM
Thunder at Celtics – TD Garden – November 14, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, G. Williams
OKC – Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aleksej Pokusevski, Jaylen Williams, Lu Dort
OUT: Boston: Brogdon, R. Williams, Gallinari OKC: Bazely pic.twitter.com/y310PNfrWW – 7:04 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren no longer wearing a boot during workouts:
“His recovery is not behind or ahead from what’s normal. It’s going really well, and you’re gonna see him do more and more as time goes on. He’s doing a great job with it.” – 6:55 PM
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren no longer wearing a boot during workouts:
“His recovery is not behind or ahead from what’s normal. It’s going really well, and you’re gonna see him do more and more as time goes on. He’s doing a great job with it.” – 6:55 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝Stay composed, you can’t let a team dictate what you do on either end of the floor.❞
@NickAGallo spoke to @zai_joe1 before heading into tonight’s matchup against the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/tMwRlFqkww – 6:48 PM
❝Stay composed, you can’t let a team dictate what you do on either end of the floor.❞
@NickAGallo spoke to @zai_joe1 before heading into tonight’s matchup against the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/tMwRlFqkww – 6:48 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Tre Mann’s back soreness: “It’s kinda a tricky area… Any movement can kinda trigger it. He’s getting intensive treatment and we’ll get him back as soon as we can.” – 6:47 PM
Mark Daigneault on Tre Mann’s back soreness: “It’s kinda a tricky area… Any movement can kinda trigger it. He’s getting intensive treatment and we’ll get him back as soon as we can.” – 6:47 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Jayson Tatum is right in the middle of the MVP conversation, and his coach wouldn’t have it any other way. nba.com/celtics/news/p… – 6:47 PM
Jayson Tatum is right in the middle of the MVP conversation, and his coach wouldn’t have it any other way. nba.com/celtics/news/p… – 6:47 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren removing his boot:
“His recovery is not behind or ahead of what’s normal. It’s going very well. You’re going to see him do more and more as time goes on. He’s doing a great job of it… He should be really proud the way he’s (rehabbing) so far.” – 6:38 PM
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren removing his boot:
“His recovery is not behind or ahead of what’s normal. It’s going very well. You’re going to see him do more and more as time goes on. He’s doing a great job of it… He should be really proud the way he’s (rehabbing) so far.” – 6:38 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Jaylen Brown is loosening up for tonight’s game vs @Oklahoma City Thunder. pic.twitter.com/Qunz6Xy6qE – 6:31 PM
Jaylen Brown is loosening up for tonight’s game vs @Oklahoma City Thunder. pic.twitter.com/Qunz6Xy6qE – 6:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Daigneault on Mazzulla: “I’ve been impressed from a distance at how (Celtics) have remained steady … he doesn’t seem to be overcoaching.” – 6:13 PM
Daigneault on Mazzulla: “I’ve been impressed from a distance at how (Celtics) have remained steady … he doesn’t seem to be overcoaching.” – 6:13 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Thunder has been the best third-quarter team in the NBA. Any explanation?
“Halftime speeches,” Mark Daigneault says without missing a beat. – 6:12 PM
The Thunder has been the best third-quarter team in the NBA. Any explanation?
“Halftime speeches,” Mark Daigneault says without missing a beat. – 6:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Mark Daigneault was asked why the Thunder are the best third quarter team in the NBA:
“Halftime speeches.” – 6:11 PM
Mark Daigneault was asked why the Thunder are the best third quarter team in the NBA:
“Halftime speeches.” – 6:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Daigneault on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: “(Knicks) had their fives on him and we moved him to the perimeter … (he) connects the offense … and defensively he was huge last night.” – 6:09 PM
Daigneault on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: “(Knicks) had their fives on him and we moved him to the perimeter … (he) connects the offense … and defensively he was huge last night.” – 6:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Busy day today! Here in the Paycom Center for Scoot Henderson And G-League Ignite taking on the OKC Blue, and of course The Thunder take on the C’s at 6:30. Let’s have a day! pic.twitter.com/HTS1gRM9Kj – 6:08 PM
Busy day today! Here in the Paycom Center for Scoot Henderson And G-League Ignite taking on the OKC Blue, and of course The Thunder take on the C’s at 6:30. Let’s have a day! pic.twitter.com/HTS1gRM9Kj – 6:08 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Thunder coach Daigneault, originally from Leominster, pregame here in Boston:
It’s home for me. It’s great to share this experience with people I love. – 6:07 PM
Thunder coach Daigneault, originally from Leominster, pregame here in Boston:
It’s home for me. It’s great to share this experience with people I love. – 6:07 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
I think of Phil Barlow every time I’m in Boston.
From the archives, a story on the former Boston preps star Sam Presti will never forget: https://t.co/u2j51glF0m pic.twitter.com/PqzkCuDx5Q – 6:04 PM
I think of Phil Barlow every time I’m in Boston.
From the archives, a story on the former Boston preps star Sam Presti will never forget: https://t.co/u2j51glF0m pic.twitter.com/PqzkCuDx5Q – 6:04 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Joe Mazzulla on Rob Williams: “He’s doing good. He’s in great spirits, mentally. No timetable has changed as far as where he’s at. He’s doing a great job with his rehab. He’s on the court, doing small stuff. Great to see him out there and progressing well.” – 6:02 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Rob Williams: “He’s doing good. He’s in great spirits, mentally. No timetable has changed as far as where he’s at. He’s doing a great job with his rehab. He’s on the court, doing small stuff. Great to see him out there and progressing well.” – 6:02 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
From earlier: Some notes on NYK’s defensive slide (coincides w/Mitchell Robinson’s injury); why, in my opinion, Sunday’s loss increases the scrutiny on Tom Thibodeau & why NYK had more insight than most teams on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of 2018 Draft: sny.tv/articles/tempe… – 5:53 PM
From earlier: Some notes on NYK’s defensive slide (coincides w/Mitchell Robinson’s injury); why, in my opinion, Sunday’s loss increases the scrutiny on Tom Thibodeau & why NYK had more insight than most teams on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of 2018 Draft: sny.tv/articles/tempe… – 5:53 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Joe Mazzulla says part of what’s gone into Jayson Tatum’s ascension this season is that he, along with the rest of the team, navigated that Finals run last season and learned from it as well as the loss to Golden State. – 5:50 PM
Joe Mazzulla says part of what’s gone into Jayson Tatum’s ascension this season is that he, along with the rest of the team, navigated that Finals run last season and learned from it as well as the loss to Golden State. – 5:50 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
No timetable to change for Robert Williams per coach Mazzulla – 5:49 PM
No timetable to change for Robert Williams per coach Mazzulla – 5:49 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla on Brogdon:
Just a day to day thing, just making sure he’s comfortable. Hopefully he’ll be back as soon as possible. – 5:49 PM
Mazzulla on Brogdon:
Just a day to day thing, just making sure he’s comfortable. Hopefully he’ll be back as soon as possible. – 5:49 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla on Tatum MVP narrative:
Right now he’s committed on both ends of the floor…expanding his game has made him a better player. – 5:47 PM
Mazzulla on Tatum MVP narrative:
Right now he’s committed on both ends of the floor…expanding his game has made him a better player. – 5:47 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla confirms Brogdon is the only guy besides Gallo and Rob out tonight against the Thunder – 5:46 PM
Mazzulla confirms Brogdon is the only guy besides Gallo and Rob out tonight against the Thunder – 5:46 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Now you can listen AND watch @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson – watch them live now till 7p ET on the @NBA App!
Today’s Topics: #Embiid #OKC #Knicks #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #Luka and more…
👀 https://t.co/yw8JniZnrv pic.twitter.com/bNJio5Utzs – 5:32 PM
Now you can listen AND watch @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson – watch them live now till 7p ET on the @NBA App!
Today’s Topics: #Embiid #OKC #Knicks #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #Luka and more…
👀 https://t.co/yw8JniZnrv pic.twitter.com/bNJio5Utzs – 5:32 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Casey said Cunningham’s absence is a “growth” opportunity for Hayes and Ivey. “It’s unfortunate, because I thought Cade was having a big-time start. The Boston game is when it really hit. But for those two guys, it’s an opportunity to take the reins.” – 5:24 PM
Casey said Cunningham’s absence is a “growth” opportunity for Hayes and Ivey. “It’s unfortunate, because I thought Cade was having a big-time start. The Boston game is when it really hit. But for those two guys, it’s an opportunity to take the reins.” – 5:24 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics-Thunder: One team doesn’t turn the ball over, the other loves to cause turnovers. Something will give tonight:
bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… – 4:01 PM
Celtics-Thunder: One team doesn’t turn the ball over, the other loves to cause turnovers. Something will give tonight:
bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… – 4:01 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
New Open Floor w/ @RohanNadkarni
-Anthony Davis trades dreamed up by Ro
-What to make of the Wolves and Thunder?
-Are the Blazers legit?
-Embiid’s big night
And lots more
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 3:14 PM
New Open Floor w/ @RohanNadkarni
-Anthony Davis trades dreamed up by Ro
-What to make of the Wolves and Thunder?
-Are the Blazers legit?
-Embiid’s big night
And lots more
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 3:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Darius Bazley (right ankle sprain) & Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are listed as out for tonight’s game against the Celtics – 3:14 PM
Darius Bazley (right ankle sprain) & Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are listed as out for tonight’s game against the Celtics – 3:14 PM
Sam Hauser @Big_Smooth10
Prayers go out to everyone at UVA and the city of Charlottesville.🙏🏼 – 2:16 PM
Prayers go out to everyone at UVA and the city of Charlottesville.🙏🏼 – 2:16 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet Holmgren’s Lisfranc injury timeline:
Aug. 20: suffered injury in Seattle Pro-Am
Aug. 30: underwent surgery
Oct. 16: no longer needs scooter
Nov. 13: out of walking boot pic.twitter.com/abGWirPKdR – 1:46 PM
Chet Holmgren’s Lisfranc injury timeline:
Aug. 20: suffered injury in Seattle Pro-Am
Aug. 30: underwent surgery
Oct. 16: no longer needs scooter
Nov. 13: out of walking boot pic.twitter.com/abGWirPKdR – 1:46 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Darius Bazley (right ankle sprain) and Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are both listed as out for tonight.
Malcolm Brogdon (right hamstring tightness) is out for Boston. – 1:40 PM
Darius Bazley (right ankle sprain) and Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are both listed as out for tonight.
Malcolm Brogdon (right hamstring tightness) is out for Boston. – 1:40 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Is Jayson Tatum the MVP? “I think I am” he told @YahooSports. The stabilizing force in an unstable Celtics season, so far sports.yahoo.com/jayson-tatum-e… – 1:39 PM
Is Jayson Tatum the MVP? “I think I am” he told @YahooSports. The stabilizing force in an unstable Celtics season, so far sports.yahoo.com/jayson-tatum-e… – 1:39 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points yesterday, passing Paul George on the Thunder’s all-time scoring list.
1. Russell Westbrook: 18,859
2. Kevin Durant: 15,942
3. Serge Ibaka: 6,054
4. Steven Adams: 5,191
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 3,905 – 1:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points yesterday, passing Paul George on the Thunder’s all-time scoring list.
1. Russell Westbrook: 18,859
2. Kevin Durant: 15,942
3. Serge Ibaka: 6,054
4. Steven Adams: 5,191
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 3,905 – 1:35 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay and we’ve teamed up with @SunLifeUS to promote Diabetes prevention throughout November. We’ve already raised nearly $25,000 but we need your help every Tuesday to keep that number climbing.
Learn more
https://t.co/noQOIk0NDm pic.twitter.com/dXDZidRvyV – 1:30 PM
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay and we’ve teamed up with @SunLifeUS to promote Diabetes prevention throughout November. We’ve already raised nearly $25,000 but we need your help every Tuesday to keep that number climbing.
Learn more
https://t.co/noQOIk0NDm pic.twitter.com/dXDZidRvyV – 1:30 PM