OKLAHOMA CITY @ BOSTON (BOS -9, 230)
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THUNDER VS. CELTICS 4/3/24
In a matchup of two conference leaders, the Oklahoma City Thunder (52-22) will be looking for their third straight victory when they take on the Boston Celtics (59-16) tonight. The Thunder will have a quick turnaround after losing 109-105 to Philadelphia last night. Boston is coming off a win over Charlotte on Monday.
Boston has a 6-4 record in its last ten games against Oklahoma City. In their first meeting of this season, the Thunder won 127-123 at home. After losing to Houston last Wednesday, the Thunder rebounded with two straight victories before last night’s loss. With a half-game advantage over Denver, OKC currently leads the Western Conference.
Oklahoma City's defense tightened up last night, holding the Sixers to 109 points. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get anywhere near their season scoring average of 120.4 points per game. That ranks No. 3 in the NBA right behind Boston. Making matters worse tonight is the status of leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and second-leading scorer Jalen Williams. Both will be out tonight for OKC.
The Celtics are currently riding a two-game winning streak and are playing well. With just seven games remaining in the season, they have already secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference. They will look to end the season on a positive note by defeating the top team in the West.
In the Celtics win over Charlotte, Jayson Tatum had 25 points 10, rebounds, and four assists. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 20 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, and Sam Hauser contributed 25 points and five rebounds.
Boston's defense has been outstanding. They allow 109.4 points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Celtics are No. 2 in field goal percentage and No. 3 in three-point field goal percentage. The defense may be down a man tonight. Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable.
Boston has won 10 straight at home. They are scoring over 123 points per game at home and, in their last three games, the Celtics have made over 85% of their free throws. The Thunder, on the other hand, have only made 71 percent of their free throws in their last three games.
Oklahoma City has won 10 of its last 14 games, but the Thunder have not been strong against the number. OKC is just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games. However, the Thunder are 6-0 ATS in their last six games against Boston. Oklahoma City is also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 trips to TD Garden.
The Over has cashed in six of Boston’s last seven games. In each of the last six games that Boston has faced Oklahoma City, the Over has hit. The Over is also 4-1 in the last five Boston-OKC games played at TD Garden.
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