- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
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On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics (47-24) will face off against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder (56-15) at TD Garden.
In their most recent game, the Thunder triumphed over the Wizards with a score of 132-111. Oklahoma City achieved a field goal percentage of 53.8%, converting 50 of their 93 attempts and making 11 of 30 from beyond the arc. They were 21 of 30 from the free-throw line, reflecting a 70.0% success rate. The Thunder secured 42 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive glass, and tallied 27 assists, while forcing 12 turnovers and registering 9 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Wizards to shoot 45.1% from the field (41 of 91). Washington recorded 19 assists and 11 steals during the matchup, alongside 43 total rebounds (14 offensive, 29 defensive) and 2 blocks. Their free-throw performance was 72.2%, connecting on 13 of 18 attempts, and they made 16 of 39 attempts from three-point range. In terms of fouls, Oklahoma City committed 27, whereas the Wizards had 20.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played a pivotal role, scoring 40 points with a shooting percentage of 63.0% (17 of 27). He logged 32 minutes, grabbed 3 rebounds, and dished out 7 assists.
The Thunder come into this game with an impressive 56-15 record for the season. They average 118.7 points per game, placing them 5th in the NBA, while shooting at 48.1% from the field. From the three-point line, Oklahoma City converts 36.0% (962 of 2,674), and they hit 82.0% from the free-throw line. Collectively, they average 44.1 rebounds per game and have tallied 1,808 assists on the season, ranking 21st in assists. Their average turnovers are 12.6 per game, coupled with 19.1 personal fouls each outing.
On the defensive side, the Thunder force 16.9 turnovers per game and draw 21.0 fouls. They rank 5th in the league based on assists allowed, with 1,760 given up this season. Opponents are shooting 43.4% against them (2,721 of 6,263), while they allow an average of 45.4 rebounds per game. Defensively, they rank 2nd in points allowed, giving up an average of 107.5 points per game and 36.5% on three-point shots.
In their last outing, the Celtics fell short with a 102-92 loss to the Timberwolves. Boston secured 37 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive rebounds for a total of 42 in that game. They turned the ball over 11 times and recorded 6 steals during the contest. The Timberwolves were called for 16 fouls, which led to 18 free-throw attempts for the Celtics, of which they successfully converted 15 (83.3%). Boston struggled from beyond the arc, making only 9 of 33 attempts (27.3%) and shot 35.8% overall (34 of 95). Defensively, they allowed Minnesota to shoot 39 of 91 (42.9%) from the field. The Celtics finished strong from the free-throw line at 80.0%, converting 12 out of 15 attempts, while conceding 45 total rebounds (14 offensively) to Minnesota.
Jaylen Brown stepped up as a key performer for the Celtics, scoring 29 points in 35 minutes. He made 9 of 26 shots, resulting in a 34.6% field goal percentage, and added 4 assists and 7 rebounds.
The Celtics hold a record of 47-24 this season. They commit an average of 19.1 fouls per game while maintaining an 80.7% success rate from the free-throw line. Assisting teammates 24.4 times per game places them 29th in the league, and they average 12.3 turnovers each game. Boston has amassed 8,103 total points this season, averaging 114.1 points per game, and they collect 46.5 rebounds per game. Their field goal shooting stands at 46.3%, ranking them 20th in the NBA.
In terms of defense, the Celtics rank 1st in the NBA for points allowed per game at 107.0. They force 12.6 turnovers on average and hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 44.1% (2nd in the league). Opponents are shooting 35.7% from three-point range against them (990 of 2,775), and they allow teams to convert 77.7% from the free-throw line. They concede 24.8 assists and 41.8 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 6th respectively in the NBA.
What’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Expert Pick: Go with Boston and under the total points.
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