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Thunder’s Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum bond over minutes restriction struggles

BOSTON — In only his second game since returning from a hamstring injury that kept him out since the All-Star break, Oklahoma City Thunder forward <a href="/nba/players/jalen_williams/678956">Jalen Williams</a> reacted to Boston Celtics’ <a href="/nba/players/jayson_tatum/516400">Jayson Tatum</a>’s return from a ruptured Achilles.

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Another MVP Night From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Isn't Enough To Get Past Boston

OKC’s brightest star can only shine so bright. The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the road on Wednesday night as they took on the Boston Celtics in TD Garden.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

Will The Thunder Secure The First Seed In The West Standings?

Following their loss to the Boston Celtics, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s standings in the West are fragile, with more doubts on their chances to secure the first seed.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 26

Mark Daigneault Explains Jalen Williams Minute Distribution

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Jalen Williams return from a 16 game lay off following his second hamstring strain of the season. It has been an injury riddled 2025-26 campaign for Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 26

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits to ‘failing Celtics test’

BOSTON — After the Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-109, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sang his their praises during Thursday’s postgame press conference.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 26

Jaylen Brown Says He Got His Payback On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In Viral Moment At Thunder Game

The Celtics bounced back from being down 13 points in the first half to pull off a 119-109 win over the Thunder tonight at Boston’s TD Garden. Jaylen Brown played like an MVP and lit the fire that the Celtics’ offense needed down the stretch to complete this exceptional comeback in a statement game.

How the Final 10 Games for the OKC Thunder Will Define the Season

The final 10 games of the 2025-26 NBA regular season are critical for the Oklahoma City Thunder, serving as the defining stretch that will not only determine their playoff seeding but also potentially shape their outlook and outcome, as well as their momentum and readiness for another deep postseason run.

Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 25

Jared McCain Opens Up About Return to Philadelphia, Matchup vs. 76ers

The Thunder traveled to Philadelphia on Monday to take down the 76ers by 20 points and extend Oklahoma City's winning streak to 12 games. This contest was the penultimate game on the Thunder's Eastern Conference road trip which spanned ten days, but it had more meaning than just another game on a road swing.

Ajay Mitchell News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Final Injury Report for Thunder-Celtics: Will Ajay Mitchell Play?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Boston Celtics in an interconference showdown. Oklahoma City enters Wednesday’s game with a 57-15 record after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers on the road on Monday night to extend their winning streak to 12 games.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

A Healthy Jalen Williams Brings a New Dynamic to OKC

While the OKC Thunder have seen a slew of injuries this season, they are finally getting ready for the postseason chase. Now that a healthy Jalen Williams is back in the lineup, OKC is a brand new team to be feared by many others.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 25

OKC Thunder’s Lu Dort Still Among NBA’s Top Perimeter Defenders

Former undrafted free agent Lu Dort had a storybook season in 2024-25. Dort was the epitome of the valuable and alluring “3-and-D” wing, averaging 10.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

How Thunder’s regular-season setbacks yielded confidence

BOSTON — The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will enter its matchup against the Boston Celtics with a healthy starting lineup on Wednesday. After Jalen Williams returned from a hamstring injury in Monday’s 123-103 win against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Thunder will look to extend a 12-game winning streak.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 25

How Thunder’s ‘good energy’ is fueling Jalen Williams injury recovery

In only his 27th game of the regular season, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams returned from a hamstring injury in Monday’s 123-103 win against the Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 25

Oklahoma City Thunder at Boston Celtics Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 25

The season is heading to its final weeks, and bettors could win big with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Boston Celtics tonight. The Thunder have been on a hot streak, and could have a strong game against the Celtics and their stout defense tonight.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / March 25

Can The Thunder Break The 7 Year Title Defense Curse?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a unique challenge to face as the NBA is in a weird spot. A different champion has been crowned since the 2019 NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / March 25

NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Timberwolves

Thunder wing Jalen Williams returned Monday from a hamstring injury, finishing with 18 points and six assists. Williams said he’s feeling good physically, noting that his surgically repaired wrist is finally back to full strength.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 24

Jalen Williams Dishes on OKC Thunder Return, Feeling in Wrist

The Oklahoma City Thunder finally saw All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams return to the hardwood on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers after a 16 game absence for the Santa Clara product who has logged just 27 games so far this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Jared McCain shows off as Thunder blow out his former team

The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain for a late first-round pick and luxury tax relief. Monday, he showed his old team what they were missing in a 123-103 Oklahoma City Thunder win.

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