In a recent interview, a former NBA player criticized haters for calling Jayson Tatum the softest Boston Celtics player ever

The defending NBA champion Boston Celtics face what nay be their most difficult, and definitely most intriguing, matchup on Sunday when they face the team that has its sights set on becoming the next NBA champion,

The Boston Celtics (26-9) and Oklahoma City Thunder (29-5) meet Sunday in a clash of 2 of the league's top teams. Tip-off from Paycom Center is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Spor

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA game to be played on January 5, 2025 on ESPN.

Jaylen Brown’s Boston Celtics (26-9) take to the road to square off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (29-5) at Paycom Center on Sunday,. The tip is at 3:30 PM ET.Last time out,

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The Boston Celtics will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City is 29-5 overall and 16-2 at home, while Boston is 26-9 overall and 13-3 on the road.

Gilgeous-Alexander is the hottest scorer in the NBA right now, with 33 points per game since the start of December, but it’s not like he’s done it alone. The Thunder also own the NBA’s best defense, allowing a stingy 103.3 points per game, and it won’t help the C’s that Jaylen Brown (shoulder) is also questionable for today’s matchup.

This early January matchup could very easily be a preview for what is to come in June. With the Boston Celtics and the OKC Thunder having the top-two odds when it comes to winning the NBA Finals, this game will lay the groundwork for what is to come.

Alexander, captain of a Thunder club that preaches “one of 82,” answered the reporter’s question before it was done being asked.