Playing their third game in the last four games, the Oklahoma City Thunder did not mind fatigue at all, especially when a playoff spot was at stake.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren combined for 57 points, leading another Thunder victory in Boston, 118-112, Thursday, March 13.
The stars are dueling in Boston 🌟🌟
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2025
SGA goes for 30, then Tatum follows with a bucket for 31!!
OKC leading in the final minutes on ESPN 🍿
SGA uncorked 34 points, his 41st 30-point game of the season, while Holmgren collected a 23-point, 15-rebound double-double for Oklahoma City, who became the first team in the West and second overall after the Cleveland Cavaliers to punch a playoff berth.
The Thunder clinch a top 6 seed in the Western Conference of the #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google!
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2025
It was also the second straight year the Thunder qualified for the postseason as they improved their record to a West-best 54-12.
Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum paced the Celtics with 33 points while Derrick White added 22 markers. Boston saw their five-game winning streak snapped and fell to 47-19.
JAYSON TATUM AND-1 TO TIE IT 😤
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2025
Celtics end the 3rd on an 18-6 run and we're KNOTTED at 88 entering the 4th 🚨🚨
The final 12 minutes is coming up on ESPN!
Oklahoma City continues their road trip in Detroit to face the Pistons (37-29) while Boston takes on the Miami Heat (29-35) next.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
