The Thunder swept Boston in the season series. Their next meeting would be in the NBA Finals

By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Updated - March 13, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. | Posted - March 12, 2025 at 9:55 p.m.

 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drive to the basket against Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, rear right, and forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Boston.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drive to the basket against Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, rear right, and forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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BOSTON — The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the playoffs, and they did it against the team they could be facing when the NBA postseason reaches its peak. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Thunder to a 118-112 victory over Boston on Wednesday night in a much-anticipated potential NBA Finals matchup. The Thunder also beat the Celtics in Oklahoma City on Jan. 5 in a game that Holmgren missed with an injury. If they meet again this season, it would have to be in the NBA Finals.

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