The Boston Celtics grabbed a hard-fought win against the Oklahoma City Thunder behind a classic performance from Marcus Smart. The veteran point guard ended the game with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists as the Celts came back and snagged an improbable home victory.
The Thunder led by as many as 15 in the second half, and Boston struggled to shoot the ball. Smart, along with Payton Pritchard and Derrick White, provided a needed burst of energy and poise, helping the Celtics move past a young Thunder team.
Jayson Tatum shot 9-23 from the field. Jaylen Brown finished with 5 turnovers. It didn’t matter. Buoyed by an excellent bench performance, the Celtics hung tough against an eager Thunder team to secure a hard-fought home win. Here’s what you missed.
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