Boston ends Oklahoma City Thunder's 12-game winning streak

March 26, 2026 / 6:55 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: The Boston Celtics snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's 12-game winning streak with a 119-109 victory, marking a key late-season clash between the two NBA contenders.

Brown leads Celtics comeback

Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points in the third quarter, fueling Boston's comeback. Derrick White and Brown sealed the victory in the final minutes after the Thunder briefly narrowed the gap to 109-115.

Tatum’s strong performance

Jason Tatum bounced back from two lackluster games, posting 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, helping Boston even the regular-season series between the two reigning NBA champions at one win apiece.

Thunder struggle despite Gilgeous-Alexander’se

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 33 points and 8 assists, but the Thunder struggled with second-string depth, managing only 2 offensive rebounds compared to Boston's 19 and hitting just 12 of 37 three-point attempts. Lou Dort added 14 points, while Jaylen Williams contributed 7 points in his second game back from a hamstring injury.

Full rosters on display

Both teams played with full rosters, unlike their first meeting two weeks ago, which Boston lost narrowly. The game showcased the strength and depth of both squads in a rare high-stakes late-season matchup.