Thunder Show Championship Mentality in Gritty Win Over Celtics
Wow, what a game! The Oklahoma City Thunder just proved once again that they’re the real deal, taking down the defending champion Boston Celtics 118-112. And let me tell you, this wasn’t just any win—it was a statement. A battle between two elite teams that could very well be a preview of the NBA Finals.
OKC came into this game already holding a win over Boston earlier in the season, but this one? This one was even bigger. It was tight, it was intense, and when it mattered most, the Thunder showed exactly why they’re a team to fear. An 8-0 run in the fourth quarter gave them the separation they needed, and they never looked back. That kind of composure, that kind of poise—it’s what makes a championship team.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Absolutely unstoppable. The MVP frontrunner dropped 34 points, dished out seven assists, and grabbed five rebounds, leading OKC with the confidence of a seasoned superstar. And even with Jalen Williams sidelined, Chet Holmgren stepped up in a major way—23 points, 15 rebounds, and absolute dominance on the defensive end. Boston just had no answer for him in the paint, especially with Kristaps Porzingis out.
And speaking of Boston, they fought. Jayson Tatum did everything he could with 33 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, but the Celtics just didn’t match OKC’s physicality. Jaylen Brown struggled, shooting just 10 points on 15 shots before fouling out. After the game, he admitted it—OKC dictated the tone, and the Celtics just couldn't match their intensity.
Now, let’s talk big picture. The Celtics are still the defending champs. They’ve been here before, and they know what it takes to win in June. But OKC? They’re hungry. They’ve never been to a conference finals with this core, but they’ve got the talent, they’ve got the chemistry, and most importantly, they’ve got the belief.
Coach Mark Daigneault kept things grounded, reminding everyone, "It's March, not June." But Shai? He knows these games matter. Beating Boston twice this season sends a message: OKC isn’t just a young, exciting team anymore. They’re contenders.
So, was this a Finals preview? If it was, buckle up, because if these two meet again in June, we’re in for something special.
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