The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics 118-112 on March 12, 2025, at TD Garden in Boston. This victory completed a season sweep for the Thunder, having previously beaten the Celtics 105-92 earlier in the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 23 points and 15 rebounds.
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, adding eight rebounds and eight assists. Derrick White and Al Horford each made six 3-pointers, combining for 40 points. However, Jaylen Brown struggled, scoring only 10 points and fouling out late in the fourth quarter.
A significant factor in the game was Boston’s three-point shooting; they attempted a franchise-record 63 shots from beyond the arc but converted only 31.7%, below their season average. The Thunder’s defense was effective in limiting Boston’s success from three-point range.
This loss ended the Celtics’ five-game winning streak and allowed the Thunder to maintain their lead at the top of the Western Conference.