The defending champion Boston Celtics matched up against (arguably) the current title favorites in the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time this season on Wednesday night. Facing down the team with the best record in basketball this season, the Celtics played in a playoff atmosphere at home at the TD Garden. But after three quarters of some of the most entertaining basketball we’ve seen this season, the Celtics faltered late, and the Thunder scored a 118-112 win.
Jayson Tatum had a strong night with 33 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, while Derrick White and Al Horford combined for 40 points and 12 made threes, carrying the team in the first half with blistering shooting from deep.