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Celtics-Thunder Player Grades: Brown a Beast, but Bench Big as C's Nearly Steal a Win

The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Nikola Vucevic, but they had a chance to beat the Thunder with a three-pointer in the air as the final buzzer sounded.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown turns clock back to Rajon Rondo days vs. Thunder

Jaylen Brown has expanded his game this season out of necessity, as this was his first season as the undisputed number one option for the Boston Celtics amid Jayson Tatum’s lengthy absence due to a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Boston Celtics News / Bleacher Report / March 13

Watch: Thunder survive Celtics

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 13

Boston Celtics lose a nail biter in Oklahoma City, fall to Thunder 104-102

The Boston Celtics continued their 3-game road trip on Thursday night, with a final stop in Oklahoma City to take on the reigning champs. In what was a brilliant game of basketball, Payton Pritchard had a game winning attempt for three fall short as the C’s dropped a heart breaker in OKC, 104-102.

Bam Adebayo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make 21+ free throws in a single NBA game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 13

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks insane Wilt Chamberlain record against Celtics

The Oklahoma City Thunder possess the best record in the NBA and are primed to make another run at a second consecutive title this season, largely due to the consistent and historic play from guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Devin Booker drops 43 points as surging Suns hand Pacers 11th straight loss

Jalen Suggs helps Magic close out wild overtime win vs. Wizards

Stephen A. Smith questions NBA ref's authority after Jaylen Brown ejection

Dwight Howard officially announces his retirement from basketball

Two more teams eliminated from postseason contention

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / March 13

Robert Parish Declares Celtics Are Jayson Tatum’s Team Despite Jaylen Brown’s Incredible 2025–26 Season

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics have been one of the best storylines of the NBA this season. Jayson Tatum was recovering from an Achilles injury for most of the season, but the team has managed to go 43-22, good for second in the Eastern Conference.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 12

Celtics guard a late scratch for Thursday’s game vs Thunder

The Celtics will be without Derrick White in Thursday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. White, who is dealing with a right knee contusion, was initially listed as questionable after suffering the injury in Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 12

Joe Mazzulla Praises Part of Jayson Tatum's Return That's 'More Important Than Anything Else'

Jayson Tatum is taking the night off against Oklahoma City as part of the plan to manage his return from a torn right Achilles. Nights off as his body gets reacclimated to NBA play are expected.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / March 12

Celtics star will miss game vs Oklahoma City Thunder

The Celtics and the Thunder will both be shorthanded when they face off on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum is out with right Achilles injury management.

Jaylen Brown News / EssentiallySports / March 12

'Taking My Mugshot': Jaylen Brown Reveals Arrest That Changed His Life Forever

One moment from Jaylen Brown’s time in school has become widely talked about over the years. In a 2014 tweet, he revealed that a teacher once angrily predicted he would end up in prison.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / March 12

Stephen A. Smith questions NBA referee’s authority after Jaylen Brown ejection

Jaylen Brown's night ended early Tuesday, and it didn't take long for things to get heated.

Jaylen Brown drops a profane post online immediately after being ejected

Victor Wembanyama's 39-point double-double leads Spurs past Celtics

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / March 11

Jayson Tatum’s injury status is concern for Celtics ahead of showdown with Thunder

Thursday night brings one of the season's most anticipated matchups, a possible NBA Finals preview between the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder. But will Jayson Tatum be in the lineup for Boston?

Possible Finals preview features 2 surging teams in Spurs, Celtics

Jaylen Brown drops a profane post online immediately after being ejected

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz