Celtics top Thunder in marquee matchup, Tatum and Brown shine

Boston beats OKC in Finals preview.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 261 min read

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What happened: The Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-110 on Sunday night. Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and Jaylen Brown added 28 points and 8 assists, powering Boston's offense. The win improves Boston's record to 24-7.

Why it matters: Both teams lead their conferences, making this a key early test for playoff positioning. Tatum and Brown's elevated play signals Boston's championship form against the West's best.

By the numbers: Standings: BOS 24-7 (1st East), OKC 25-5 (1st West). Tatum: 35pts/10reb/5ast. Brown: 28pts/8reb/8ast. No major injuries reported.

What to watch: Watch Celtics vs. Heat on Tuesday; Thunder host Nuggets Wednesday for West implications.

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@ESPNNBA Mar 26, 12:19 PM ET

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