NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder 105-92 Boston Celtics – Thunder won their 15th straight
Oklahoma, which trailed by 13 points in the second quarter, rallied to win after falling behind by at least 12 points for the fourth straight game.
The defending champions, who haven’t scored fewer than 44 points in a half this season, managed just 27 in the second half at the Pike Center in Oklahoma City.
The win improved Oklahoma’s record to 30-5 and extended its lead atop the Western Conference.
The game was the Thunder’s second of three straight games against the Eastern Conference’s top three teams, as they defeated the third-ranked New York Knicks on Friday.
They take on the leaders of the Eastern Conference on Wednesday Cleveland Cavaliers, who beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-105 at home and won their 10th straight.
Darius Garland scored 25 points, and Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell each had 19 for Cleveland.
Jaylen Green scored 33 points and Amen Thompson had 23 as the Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 119-115 in Houston.
The Sacramento Kings made it four straight with a 129-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
CJ McCollum scored 25 points as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Washington Wizards 110-98, while the Utah Jazz triumphed 105-92 over the Orlando Magic.
2025-01-06 08:31:00
