The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics game will be played at Paycom Center on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET. The Thunder lead the Western Conference with a 29-5 record. They are currently on a 14-game winning streak, including a recent 117-107 win over the New York Knicks.
On the other hand, the Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference at 26-9 and are on a three-game winning streak. Their previous game was a 109-86 victory over the Houston Rockets. Oklahoma City holds a 66-79 edge over Boston in their 145 regular-season games.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics: Prediction
The Thunder have been strong defensively this season, allowing just 103.3 points per game, the best in the league. Offensively, they’re averaging 115.4 points per game, which is good for ninth overall. However, their rebounding could use some work, as they rank 18th in total rebounds (43.6 per game) and allow the second-most boards in the league (47.3 per game). When it comes to three-point shooting, Oklahoma City is making 13.5 threes per game, which is decent, but their 34.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc puts them in the middle of the pack.
The Celtics have been impressive on both ends of the floor. Offensively, they rank fourth in the league with 119.3 points per game, and defensively, they’re sixth, giving up just 108.4 points per game. They average 45 rebounds per game and give up 44, ranking eighth and 14th, respectively. Boston is also deadly from three-point range, hitting 18.7 threes per game, the most in the NBA, while shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc, which is 10th in the league.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Oklahoma City Thunder
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PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG Cason Wallace
SF Luguentz Dort
PF Jalen Williams
C Isaiah Hartenstein
Boston Celtics
PG Jrue Holiday
SG Derrick White
SF Sam Hauser
PF Jayson Tatum
C Kristaps Porzingis
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics: Injuries Update
Chet Holmgren is out for the Thunder due to a hip injury, while Alex Caruso is questionable with a hip issue. Nikola Topic has been ruled out for the season with an ACL injury. On the other hand, the Celtics have two players listed as questionable. Al Horford is dealing with a rest day, and Jaylen Brown has a shoulder injury.
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