The Boston Celtics showcased their dominance as they powered past the Oklahoma City Thunder with a resounding 135-100 victory on Wednesday night. Led by Kristaps Porzingis' stellar performance of 27 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks, the Celtics secured the best record in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Boston's impressive win marked their 11th consecutive victory at home, propelling them to a season record of 60-16 and their 14th 60-win season in franchise history. The Celtics' remarkable achievement puts them in elite company, with only the Lakers boasting at least 10 seasons of 60 or more wins.
Not only did Porzingis shine, but Jayson Tatum contributed 24 points, and Jaylen Brown added 23 points to the Celtics' commanding performance. The Thunder found themselves trailing for just 62 seconds throughout the game, unable to match Boston's intensity.
Despite Oklahoma City's efforts to narrow the gap in the third quarter after Boston's early lead, the Celtics maintained control and pulled away in the fourth quarter with a decisive 12-4 run, extending their lead to 105-87.
Josh Giddey led the Thunder with 17 points, while Luguentz Dort chipped in with 15 points. However, Oklahoma City struggled with turnovers, committing 14 in total, and shooting just 5 of 24 from beyond the arc.
Missing key players, the Thunder played without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who sat out for the fourth time in five games due to a bruised right quadriceps, and Jalen Williams, who was sidelined for the second consecutive game with a sprained left ankle.
The Boston Celtics' dominant performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder solidified their position as the team with the best record in the NBA, setting the stage for a promising playoff run as they aim for further success this season.
