Thunder vs Celtics

2023 - 1 - 4

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Instant analysis: OKC Thunder sets franchise scoring record in rout ... (Oklahoman.com)

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (non-COVID illness) will not play Tuesday night against the Celtics.

Mann, recently recalled from the G League, scored 21 points in his 32 minutes off the bench. The Thunder, also without SGA on that night, took a 20-point halftime lead over the Grizzlies and held on for the six-point win. Giddey scored 17 of his season-high 25 points in the third quarter. The other team is doomed before tip-off. That’s when Thunder rookie Jalen Williams used the lane as a launching pad for dunk after dunk, and when Josh Giddey channeled his inner Isaiah Joe from behind the arc. An improbable result no matter the circumstance, but especially so on a night when the Thunder was without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (non-COVID illness).

Game Tonight: OKC Thunder vs Celtics odds, game details ... (Thunderous Intentions)

The OKC Thunder begin 2023 facing the top ranked Boston Celtics who arrive as the predominant favorite. TI dives into the matchup.

EST (7:00 CT) from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Boston boasts the best offense in the league so the fact that the spread is just 9.0 points and not double-digits speaks to the respect the OKC Thunder are garnering. Per usual the game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Oklahoma or NBA League Pass. [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](https://thunderousintentions.com/?s=Shai+Gilgeous-Alexander) and Jaylen Brown offers the most intrigue since there is a strong possibility they spend time guarding each other. They drafted both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown nurturing their growth and development. - The OKC Thunder are 1-7 straight-up in their last 8 games played in January.

Celtics vs Thunder Picks and Predictions: Boston Regains Traction (Covers.com)

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Boston Celtics at Oklahoma City Thunder on January 3. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/5018/shai-gilgeous-alexander) is breaking out in a way where he looks like he is becoming one of the top players in the league. The Thunder have been one of the best bets in the NBA all season long, while the Celtics are in a bit of a covering slump. While the Celtics' offense is starting to look like it did earlier in the season, it still isn’t quite there yet, and as noted, ranks 26th in offensive rating over the last 11 games. I would tend to agree with the early money. Lay the points with the C's tonight. That will translate into maybe the Celtics' biggest edge in this matchup, which is on the glass. Unfortunately, that’s not enough firepower to keep up with the Celtics, as OKC ranks 24th in offensive rating. Since then, the Celtics have been a much more mediocre 5-6. I break it all down and bring you my best bet in our free Despite an uninspiring 15-21 straight up record, OKC has been one of the scrappiest teams in the NBA against the spread. With the Brooklyn Nets on an incredible 12-game winning streak, the Boston Celtics have seen their lead in the Eastern Conference shrink to just one measly game. However, you can’t overlook the Thunder.

Giddey eruption helps OKC break records; Giannis' 55 pts, wild last ... (Fox Sports)

Giddey eruption helps OKC break records; Giannis' 55 pts, wild last play amid NBA 'insanity' – Wrap.

“He‘s in the zone right now. “He’s just feeling it and you couldn’t pick a better time without your leading scorer … It couldn’t come at a better time because you know the Celtics are trying to make a run at you right now but they’ve been able to starve them off every single time with plays like that.” With it, the Bucks improved to 24-13 on the season, sitting a game and a half behind the first-seeded Celtics. Giddey erupted for 17 points and three three-pointers in the third quarter to help the Thunder go off for a franchise record 48 points in the period and open up a 31-point lead over Boston. The Aussie checked out at the end of the third with a season-high 25 points – three short of his career-high – on 10-of-15 shooting, three triples, five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 24 minutes.

Celtics vs. Thunder prediction, odds, line: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 3 ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's computer model simulated OKC Thunder vs. Boston Celtics 10000 times and revealed its NBA picks today.

- Celtics vs. Oklahoma City is also in the top ten of the league with a 13.9% turnover rate, while Boston is in the bottom quartile of the league in turnover creation on defense. SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 232 combined points. While the offense garners the majority of headlines, the Celtics are also stout on defense. The Celtics are excellent on both ends of the floor. Boston is yielding only 110.6 points per 100 possessions, and no team allows fewer assists (22.4 per game) than the Celtics. Boston also struggles to create free throw attempts on offense, allowing Oklahoma City to play with aggression near the rim. Thunder](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230103_BOS@OKC/) and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) over the past four-plus seasons. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 233 in the latest Celtics vs. Boston has the [NBA](/nba/)'s best record at 26-11 overall. [Oklahoma City Thunder](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/OKC/oklahoma-city-thunder/) welcome the [Boston Celtics](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BOS/boston-celtics/) to town, with the Thunder entering at 15-21 overall and 10-19 at home this season.

Celtics vs. Thunder - NBA Game Recap - 4 January 2023 | ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball game on 4 January 2023.

A 10-0 run put Oklahoma City ahead 90-63 just over three minutes into the second half, and the game was never close after that. Oklahoma City shot 57% in the first half. We got outplayed in every aspect of the game.” Without him, the Thunder set a record for points since the team moved to Oklahoma City from Seattle before the 2008-2009 season. Oklahoma City took advantage of the fact that Robert Williams, one of Boston's primary rim protectors, was out managing his injured left knee. Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said the result came from his team's approach.