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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads OKC Thunder to Victory Over Boston Celtics

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Discover how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stellar performance helped the Thunder defeat the Celtics in an intense game!

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a stunning victory against the Boston Celtics, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring an impressive 36 points in a high-octane showdown at the Paycom Center. The Celtics, on a six-game winning streak, faced a tough challenge from the surging Thunder who managed to hold them off with a final score of 127-123. Despite the Celtics' NBA-leading status, the Thunder's relentless efforts and standout performances from players like Josh Giddey led to an exciting matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

In a game filled with nail-biting moments, the Thunder's resilience and skill shone through as they withstood a late comeback attempt by the Celtics, securing a well-deserved victory. The clash between these two powerhouse teams highlighted the competitive spirit of the NBA and showcased the talent and determination of both sides. The outcome of this game serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of basketball and the thrilling moments that keep fans engaged throughout the season.

On a historical note, the Celtics' former coach Tommy Heinsohn was fired on this day in 1978, marking a significant moment in the team's coaching history. Additionally, Gordon Hayward's insights into the 2019 Celtics shed light on the team dynamics and challenges faced in pursuit of success, adding depth to the narrative of the franchise's journey.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points as OKC Thunder holds ... (Oklahoman.com)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 36 points and the OKC Thunder held off the Boston Celtics 127-123 Tuesday night at Paycom Center.

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Boston Celtics (26-6) at Oklahoma City Thunder (22-9) Game #33 1 ... (CelticsBlog)

The Celtics look to win their 7th straight game as they complete their 2 game road trip against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Celtics' win streak snapped at 6 with loss to Thunder (WCVB Boston)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 127-123 on Tuesday night for their fifth ...

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1/2 Game Preview: Celtics at Thunder (Celtics.com)

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Surging Oklahoma City Thunder hold off Boston Celtics - ESPN (ESPN)

The surging Thunder built a commanding lead over Boston and then held off a late comeback bid for a 127-123 win on Tuesday night over the Celtics, ...

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Surging Thunder cool off Celtics (Reuters)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points and Josh Giddey added a season-high 23 as the Oklahoma City Thunder knocked off the visiting Boston Celtics 127-123 ...

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Celtics' comeback bid comes up short against a very legit Thunder ... (CBS News)

The Boston Celtics may be the best team in the NBA, but in their first matchup of the season, the young and exciting Oklahoma City Thunder showed that they ...

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Thunder 127-123 Celtics (3 Jan, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics NBA game from 3 January 2024 on ESPN.

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NBA Starting 5, Jan. 3: Thunder knock off league-leading Celtics (NBA.com)

OKC's impressive run continues, Ja Morant takes it to Victor Wembanyama and the Bulls and Knicks meet tonight at MSG on ABC.

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On this day: Celtics fire Tommy Heinsohn as coach, hire Tom Sanders (Yahoo Sports)

On this day in 1978, the Boston Celtics fired iconic head coach Tommy Heinsohn and hired Celtic champ Tom Sanders to replace him in that role.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 as Thunder top league-leading ... (FOXSports.com)

The Thunder have won eight of their last nine games, with their latest victory coming against the No. 1 seed Celtics.

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Gordon Hayward on what went wrong with 2019 Celtics: "Too many ... (CBS News)

BOSTON -- There is a whole lot to like about this year's Boston Celtics, a team that sits atop the NBA thanks to some incredible chemistry among its stars.

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Jayson Tatum agreed with Gordon Hayward's take on the 2018-19 ... (Boston.com)

It was a blunt summary of how team that many picked to at least reach the NBA Finals failed to advance past the second round of the playoffs. Advertisement:.

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Celtics' Jayson Tatum agrees with Gordon Hayward's assessment of ... (CBSSports.com)

Hayward recently said the star-studded Celtics of five years ago had 'too many agendas'

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 as Thunder top league-leading ... (Spectrum News)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 127-123.

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Jayson Tatum says winning was not Celtics' primary focus in 2019 (The Boston Globe)

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Celtics entered the 2018-19 season as championship contenders, with a stacked and healthy roster featuring former All-Stars Kyrie Irving ...

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Jayson Tatum Backs Gordon Hayward Calling Out 2018-19 Celtics ... (Bleacher Report)

Former Boston Celtics star Gordon Hayward recently reflected on his experience with the 2018-19 team during an appearance on Paul George's podcast, and it…

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Third quarter strikes again: 10 takeaways from Celtics/Thunder (CelticsBlog)

The Celtics fought to the very end, but a 3rd quarter surge by the Thunder ultimately won the game.

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VFTR Pod Blog: Chris Forsberg, and the Celtics Pushing for Five All ... (Celtics.com)

We brought in NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg to join me and Abby Chin with the goal of painting the full picture of each player's candidacy. Who's an ...

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How Many All-Stars Will the Celtics Have This Season? (Last Word on Pro Basketball)

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) hangs on the rim after dunking against the. Jan 2, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson ...

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