Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Boston Celtics today at 2:30 p.m. ET. The Thunder, with a strong record of 29-5, recently defeated the New York Knicks, while the Celtics stand at 26-9. This matchup could be a preview of the NBA Finals as both teams are among the top contenders in their respective conferences.
OKC vs BOS Match Details
Date and time 06/01/2025 02:00
Competition Basketball, USA, NBA
Venue : PayCom Center
Recent Form
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Oklahoma City Thunder:
- Last match: Victory against New York Knicks (117-107)
- Current winning streak: 14 games
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Boston Celtics:
- Last match: Victory against Houston Rockets (109-86)
- Current form: 3-game winning streak
OKC vs BOS Head-to-Head Records
- Overall Matches:
- Last season: Split series 1-1
- Recent matchups: Thunder won the first game, Celtics won the second by 35 points
OKC vs BOS Key Players to Watch
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Oklahoma City Thunder:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Averaging 31.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.1 assists
- Isaiah Hartenstein: Key contributor in rebounds and defense
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Boston Celtics:
- Jayson Tatum: Leading scorer with 28.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists
- Jaylen Brown: Questionable due to a shoulder injury
OKC vs BOS Injury Report
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Thunder:
- Alex Caruso (Out – Hip)
- Chet Holmgren (Out – Hip)
- Ajay Mitchell (Out – Toe)
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Celtics:
- Jaylen Brown (Questionable – Shoulder)
- JD Davison, Drew Peterson, Baylor Scheierman, Anton Watson (Out – G League assignments)
Game Strategy
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Thunder:
- Focus on strong defensive play to limit Celtics’ 3-point shooting
- Control the rebounding battle, especially offensive rebounds
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Celtics:
- Utilize high-volume 3-point shooting to stretch the Thunder’s defense
- Minimize turnovers and capitalize on fast-break opportunities
OKC vs BOS Match Prediction
- The Thunder are favored to win based on their current form and home-court advantage. However, the Celtics’ offensive capabilities could make this a closely contested game. Expect a high-scoring affair with both teams showcasing their strengths.