The Oklahoma City Thunder (6-7) play against the Boston Celtics (3-3) at TD Garden
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Monday November 14, 2022
Oklahoma City Thunder 28, Boston Celtics 19 (Q1 03:59)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Biggest thing I miss about covering Al Horford was his ASMR-esque voice 😴 – 7:56 PM
Biggest thing I miss about covering Al Horford was his ASMR-esque voice 😴 – 7:56 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Grant Williams cheering section is here pic.twitter.com/ETbCEswssO – 7:56 PM
Grant Williams cheering section is here pic.twitter.com/ETbCEswssO – 7:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
One of the best passing sequences all year. Smart attacks, finds Brown, who finds Smart again underneath, who hits Horford above the break for 3.
Horford’s tear from behind the line continues: clnsmedia.com/al-horford-thr… – 7:54 PM
One of the best passing sequences all year. Smart attacks, finds Brown, who finds Smart again underneath, who hits Horford above the break for 3.
Horford’s tear from behind the line continues: clnsmedia.com/al-horford-thr… – 7:54 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams scores OKC’s first 6 points of the game on 3 straight makes.
JDub off to a hot start. – 7:52 PM
Jalen Williams scores OKC’s first 6 points of the game on 3 straight makes.
JDub off to a hot start. – 7:52 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Believe that’s 3 techs on Grant this year plus another in the preseason. Ties Tatum and many others for 6th in the league. – 7:51 PM
Believe that’s 3 techs on Grant this year plus another in the preseason. Ties Tatum and many others for 6th in the league. – 7:51 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
What if we combine Josh Giddey’s upper body strength with Poku’s lower body strength – 7:50 PM
What if we combine Josh Giddey’s upper body strength with Poku’s lower body strength – 7:50 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Good timeout by Joe Mazzulla. Celtics have opened this game very poorly on both ends of the floor. – 7:50 PM
Good timeout by Joe Mazzulla. Celtics have opened this game very poorly on both ends of the floor. – 7:50 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
I for one am mystified as to why Grant Williams might get a quick technical whistle. – 7:50 PM
I for one am mystified as to why Grant Williams might get a quick technical whistle. – 7:50 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Thank you to our members of the United States Armed Forces.
Catch the first half now on @NBCSBoston 📺 pic.twitter.com/0ziH1wXZm3 – 7:49 PM
Thank you to our members of the United States Armed Forces.
Catch the first half now on @NBCSBoston 📺 pic.twitter.com/0ziH1wXZm3 – 7:49 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I’ve liked how these #Thunder have looked this year. Let these young teams grow & take steps if they’re appearing ready to. I’m not a big tanking guy even in a Victor year. – 7:49 PM
I’ve liked how these #Thunder have looked this year. Let these young teams grow & take steps if they’re appearing ready to. I’m not a big tanking guy even in a Victor year. – 7:49 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That last possession was the first time Boston really moved the ball. Every other trip was just taking the first shot that was even kind of open. – 7:48 PM
That last possession was the first time Boston really moved the ball. Every other trip was just taking the first shot that was even kind of open. – 7:48 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Grant T’d up after a put back attempt. Sluggish start for the #Celtics offense at 3/9 FG. – 7:47 PM
Grant T’d up after a put back attempt. Sluggish start for the #Celtics offense at 3/9 FG. – 7:47 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Starting with a smooth JDub jumper 👌 pic.twitter.com/LzNQSfWlzK – 7:47 PM
Starting with a smooth JDub jumper 👌 pic.twitter.com/LzNQSfWlzK – 7:47 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics 0-5 from three but have been getting some nice looks early – 7:47 PM
Celtics 0-5 from three but have been getting some nice looks early – 7:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Early offense working well for the #Thunder, particularly from Jalen Williams who has a fast 6 shooting aggressively when he’s had space. #Celtics and OKC tied 8-8. – 7:46 PM
Early offense working well for the #Thunder, particularly from Jalen Williams who has a fast 6 shooting aggressively when he’s had space. #Celtics and OKC tied 8-8. – 7:46 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Oh man that’s some contraption Tatum has on his left wrist at this point. – 7:42 PM
Oh man that’s some contraption Tatum has on his left wrist at this point. – 7:42 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Only second time for home whites inside the Garden for Celtics this year. It’s been Boston’s most successful jersey: 4-0 so far this year. – 7:42 PM
Only second time for home whites inside the Garden for Celtics this year. It’s been Boston’s most successful jersey: 4-0 so far this year. – 7:42 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Al Horford is guarding Lu Dort. Very interesting.
On the other end, Dort has Tatum, J-Dub has Brown and SGA has Smart. – 7:42 PM
Al Horford is guarding Lu Dort. Very interesting.
On the other end, Dort has Tatum, J-Dub has Brown and SGA has Smart. – 7:42 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Tonight’s Starting 5⃣
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/D4pFsWwNBd – 7:41 PM
Tonight’s Starting 5⃣
📺 @BallySportsOK pic.twitter.com/D4pFsWwNBd – 7:41 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC Blue starters:
Jahmi’us Ramsey
Ousmane Dieng
Eugene Omoruyi
Adam Mokoka
DJ Wilson – 7:34 PM
OKC Blue starters:
Jahmi’us Ramsey
Ousmane Dieng
Eugene Omoruyi
Adam Mokoka
DJ Wilson – 7:34 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
As part of our 16th annual Seats for Soldiers Night presented by @ReliaQuest, we hosted a pregame zoom call with Yokota High School, a Department of Defense school on a US Air Force Base in Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/iXiHZM23nP – 7:20 PM
As part of our 16th annual Seats for Soldiers Night presented by @ReliaQuest, we hosted a pregame zoom call with Yokota High School, a Department of Defense school on a US Air Force Base in Tokyo. pic.twitter.com/iXiHZM23nP – 7:20 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Thunder starting lineup:
SGA
Giddey
Dort
Jalen Williams
Poku – 7:20 PM
Thunder starting lineup:
SGA
Giddey
Dort
Jalen Williams
Poku – 7:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Thunder starters:
Aleksej Pokusevski
Jalen Williams
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 7:15 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Al Horford
Grant Williams
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Thunder starters:
Aleksej Pokusevski
Jalen Williams
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 7:15 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jayson Tatum had high praise for Jaden Ivey the other night: “super dynamic guard. Great body, super athletic. I’m excited to see if he keeps improving and I like that he takes on that challenge. He doesn’t back down.” – 7:13 PM
Jayson Tatum had high praise for Jaden Ivey the other night: “super dynamic guard. Great body, super athletic. I’m excited to see if he keeps improving and I like that he takes on that challenge. He doesn’t back down.” – 7:13 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder starters at Boston
– SGA
– Giddey
– Dort
– Jalen Williams
– Poku
OKC’s ninth starting five combo of the season. – 7:12 PM
Thunder starters at Boston
– SGA
– Giddey
– Dort
– Jalen Williams
– Poku
OKC’s ninth starting five combo of the season. – 7:12 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
#Thunder starters in Boston:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Jalen Williams
Aleksej Pokusevski – 7:06 PM
#Thunder starters in Boston:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Josh Giddey
Jalen Williams
Aleksej Pokusevski – 7:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC starters vs Boston
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Jalen Williams
Poku
Fun Thunder lineup tonight. – 7:06 PM
OKC starters vs Boston
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Jalen Williams
Poku
Fun Thunder lineup tonight. – 7:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Josh Giddey had a triple-double at Madison Square Garden yesterday.
He’s done it in his first two games there. Only one other player in NBA history has done that…
…Wilt Chamberlin. – 7:05 PM
Josh Giddey had a triple-double at Madison Square Garden yesterday.
He’s done it in his first two games there. Only one other player in NBA history has done that…
…Wilt Chamberlin. – 7:05 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Thunder at Celtics – TD Garden – November 14, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, G. Williams
OKC – Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aleksej Pokusevski, Jaylen Williams, Lu Dort
OUT: Boston: Brogdon, R. Williams, Gallinari OKC: Bazely pic.twitter.com/y310PNfrWW – 7:04 PM
Thunder at Celtics – TD Garden – November 14, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, G. Williams
OKC – Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aleksej Pokusevski, Jaylen Williams, Lu Dort
OUT: Boston: Brogdon, R. Williams, Gallinari OKC: Bazely pic.twitter.com/y310PNfrWW – 7:04 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren no longer wearing a boot during workouts:
“His recovery is not behind or ahead from what’s normal. It’s going really well, and you’re gonna see him do more and more as time goes on. He’s doing a great job with it.” – 6:55 PM
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren no longer wearing a boot during workouts:
“His recovery is not behind or ahead from what’s normal. It’s going really well, and you’re gonna see him do more and more as time goes on. He’s doing a great job with it.” – 6:55 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
❝Stay composed, you can’t let a team dictate what you do on either end of the floor.❞
@NickAGallo spoke to @zai_joe1 before heading into tonight’s matchup against the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/tMwRlFqkww – 6:48 PM
❝Stay composed, you can’t let a team dictate what you do on either end of the floor.❞
@NickAGallo spoke to @zai_joe1 before heading into tonight’s matchup against the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/tMwRlFqkww – 6:48 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Tre Mann’s back soreness: “It’s kinda a tricky area… Any movement can kinda trigger it. He’s getting intensive treatment and we’ll get him back as soon as we can.” – 6:47 PM
Mark Daigneault on Tre Mann’s back soreness: “It’s kinda a tricky area… Any movement can kinda trigger it. He’s getting intensive treatment and we’ll get him back as soon as we can.” – 6:47 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Jayson Tatum is right in the middle of the MVP conversation, and his coach wouldn’t have it any other way. nba.com/celtics/news/p… – 6:47 PM
Jayson Tatum is right in the middle of the MVP conversation, and his coach wouldn’t have it any other way. nba.com/celtics/news/p… – 6:47 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren removing his boot:
“His recovery is not behind or ahead of what’s normal. It’s going very well. You’re going to see him do more and more as time goes on. He’s doing a great job of it… He should be really proud the way he’s (rehabbing) so far.” – 6:38 PM
Mark Daigneault on Chet Holmgren removing his boot:
“His recovery is not behind or ahead of what’s normal. It’s going very well. You’re going to see him do more and more as time goes on. He’s doing a great job of it… He should be really proud the way he’s (rehabbing) so far.” – 6:38 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Jaylen Brown is loosening up for tonight’s game vs @Oklahoma City Thunder. pic.twitter.com/Qunz6Xy6qE – 6:31 PM
Jaylen Brown is loosening up for tonight’s game vs @Oklahoma City Thunder. pic.twitter.com/Qunz6Xy6qE – 6:31 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Daigneault on Mazzulla: “I’ve been impressed from a distance at how (Celtics) have remained steady … he doesn’t seem to be overcoaching.” – 6:13 PM
Daigneault on Mazzulla: “I’ve been impressed from a distance at how (Celtics) have remained steady … he doesn’t seem to be overcoaching.” – 6:13 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Thunder has been the best third-quarter team in the NBA. Any explanation?
“Halftime speeches,” Mark Daigneault says without missing a beat. – 6:12 PM
The Thunder has been the best third-quarter team in the NBA. Any explanation?
“Halftime speeches,” Mark Daigneault says without missing a beat. – 6:12 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Mark Daigneault was asked why the Thunder are the best third quarter team in the NBA:
“Halftime speeches.” – 6:11 PM
Mark Daigneault was asked why the Thunder are the best third quarter team in the NBA:
“Halftime speeches.” – 6:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Daigneault on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: “(Knicks) had their fives on him and we moved him to the perimeter … (he) connects the offense … and defensively he was huge last night.” – 6:09 PM
Daigneault on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl: “(Knicks) had their fives on him and we moved him to the perimeter … (he) connects the offense … and defensively he was huge last night.” – 6:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Busy day today! Here in the Paycom Center for Scoot Henderson And G-League Ignite taking on the OKC Blue, and of course The Thunder take on the C’s at 6:30. Let’s have a day! pic.twitter.com/HTS1gRM9Kj – 6:08 PM
Busy day today! Here in the Paycom Center for Scoot Henderson And G-League Ignite taking on the OKC Blue, and of course The Thunder take on the C’s at 6:30. Let’s have a day! pic.twitter.com/HTS1gRM9Kj – 6:08 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Thunder coach Daigneault, originally from Leominster, pregame here in Boston:
It’s home for me. It’s great to share this experience with people I love. – 6:07 PM
Thunder coach Daigneault, originally from Leominster, pregame here in Boston:
It’s home for me. It’s great to share this experience with people I love. – 6:07 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
I think of Phil Barlow every time I’m in Boston.
From the archives, a story on the former Boston preps star Sam Presti will never forget: https://t.co/u2j51glF0m pic.twitter.com/PqzkCuDx5Q – 6:04 PM
I think of Phil Barlow every time I’m in Boston.
From the archives, a story on the former Boston preps star Sam Presti will never forget: https://t.co/u2j51glF0m pic.twitter.com/PqzkCuDx5Q – 6:04 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Joe Mazzulla on Rob Williams: “He’s doing good. He’s in great spirits, mentally. No timetable has changed as far as where he’s at. He’s doing a great job with his rehab. He’s on the court, doing small stuff. Great to see him out there and progressing well.” – 6:02 PM
Joe Mazzulla on Rob Williams: “He’s doing good. He’s in great spirits, mentally. No timetable has changed as far as where he’s at. He’s doing a great job with his rehab. He’s on the court, doing small stuff. Great to see him out there and progressing well.” – 6:02 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
From earlier: Some notes on NYK’s defensive slide (coincides w/Mitchell Robinson’s injury); why, in my opinion, Sunday’s loss increases the scrutiny on Tom Thibodeau & why NYK had more insight than most teams on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of 2018 Draft: sny.tv/articles/tempe… – 5:53 PM
From earlier: Some notes on NYK’s defensive slide (coincides w/Mitchell Robinson’s injury); why, in my opinion, Sunday’s loss increases the scrutiny on Tom Thibodeau & why NYK had more insight than most teams on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of 2018 Draft: sny.tv/articles/tempe… – 5:53 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Joe Mazzulla says part of what’s gone into Jayson Tatum’s ascension this season is that he, along with the rest of the team, navigated that Finals run last season and learned from it as well as the loss to Golden State. – 5:50 PM
Joe Mazzulla says part of what’s gone into Jayson Tatum’s ascension this season is that he, along with the rest of the team, navigated that Finals run last season and learned from it as well as the loss to Golden State. – 5:50 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
No timetable to change for Robert Williams per coach Mazzulla – 5:49 PM
No timetable to change for Robert Williams per coach Mazzulla – 5:49 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla on Brogdon:
Just a day to day thing, just making sure he’s comfortable. Hopefully he’ll be back as soon as possible. – 5:49 PM
Mazzulla on Brogdon:
Just a day to day thing, just making sure he’s comfortable. Hopefully he’ll be back as soon as possible. – 5:49 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla on Tatum MVP narrative:
Right now he’s committed on both ends of the floor…expanding his game has made him a better player. – 5:47 PM
Mazzulla on Tatum MVP narrative:
Right now he’s committed on both ends of the floor…expanding his game has made him a better player. – 5:47 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Mazzulla confirms Brogdon is the only guy besides Gallo and Rob out tonight against the Thunder – 5:46 PM
Mazzulla confirms Brogdon is the only guy besides Gallo and Rob out tonight against the Thunder – 5:46 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Now you can listen AND watch @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson – watch them live now till 7p ET on the @NBA App!
Today’s Topics: #Embiid #OKC #Knicks #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #Luka and more…
👀 https://t.co/yw8JniZnrv pic.twitter.com/bNJio5Utzs – 5:32 PM
Now you can listen AND watch @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson – watch them live now till 7p ET on the @NBA App!
Today’s Topics: #Embiid #OKC #Knicks #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #Luka and more…
👀 https://t.co/yw8JniZnrv pic.twitter.com/bNJio5Utzs – 5:32 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Casey said Cunningham’s absence is a “growth” opportunity for Hayes and Ivey. “It’s unfortunate, because I thought Cade was having a big-time start. The Boston game is when it really hit. But for those two guys, it’s an opportunity to take the reins.” – 5:24 PM
Casey said Cunningham’s absence is a “growth” opportunity for Hayes and Ivey. “It’s unfortunate, because I thought Cade was having a big-time start. The Boston game is when it really hit. But for those two guys, it’s an opportunity to take the reins.” – 5:24 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics-Thunder: One team doesn’t turn the ball over, the other loves to cause turnovers. Something will give tonight:
bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… – 4:01 PM
Celtics-Thunder: One team doesn’t turn the ball over, the other loves to cause turnovers. Something will give tonight:
bostonsportsjournal.com/live/bsj-live-… – 4:01 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
New Open Floor w/ @RohanNadkarni
-Anthony Davis trades dreamed up by Ro
-What to make of the Wolves and Thunder?
-Are the Blazers legit?
-Embiid’s big night
And lots more
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 3:14 PM
New Open Floor w/ @RohanNadkarni
-Anthony Davis trades dreamed up by Ro
-What to make of the Wolves and Thunder?
-Are the Blazers legit?
-Embiid’s big night
And lots more
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 3:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Darius Bazley (right ankle sprain) & Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are listed as out for tonight’s game against the Celtics – 3:14 PM
Darius Bazley (right ankle sprain) & Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are listed as out for tonight’s game against the Celtics – 3:14 PM
Sam Hauser @Big_Smooth10
Prayers go out to everyone at UVA and the city of Charlottesville.🙏🏼 – 2:16 PM
Prayers go out to everyone at UVA and the city of Charlottesville.🙏🏼 – 2:16 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet Holmgren’s Lisfranc injury timeline:
Aug. 20: suffered injury in Seattle Pro-Am
Aug. 30: underwent surgery
Oct. 16: no longer needs scooter
Nov. 13: out of walking boot pic.twitter.com/abGWirPKdR – 1:46 PM
Chet Holmgren’s Lisfranc injury timeline:
Aug. 20: suffered injury in Seattle Pro-Am
Aug. 30: underwent surgery
Oct. 16: no longer needs scooter
Nov. 13: out of walking boot pic.twitter.com/abGWirPKdR – 1:46 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Darius Bazley (right ankle sprain) and Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are both listed as out for tonight.
Malcolm Brogdon (right hamstring tightness) is out for Boston. – 1:40 PM
Darius Bazley (right ankle sprain) and Tre Mann (lower back soreness) are both listed as out for tonight.
Malcolm Brogdon (right hamstring tightness) is out for Boston. – 1:40 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Is Jayson Tatum the MVP? “I think I am” he told @YahooSports. The stabilizing force in an unstable Celtics season, so far sports.yahoo.com/jayson-tatum-e… – 1:39 PM
Is Jayson Tatum the MVP? “I think I am” he told @YahooSports. The stabilizing force in an unstable Celtics season, so far sports.yahoo.com/jayson-tatum-e… – 1:39 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points yesterday, passing Paul George on the Thunder’s all-time scoring list.
1. Russell Westbrook: 18,859
2. Kevin Durant: 15,942
3. Serge Ibaka: 6,054
4. Steven Adams: 5,191
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 3,905 – 1:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points yesterday, passing Paul George on the Thunder’s all-time scoring list.
1. Russell Westbrook: 18,859
2. Kevin Durant: 15,942
3. Serge Ibaka: 6,054
4. Steven Adams: 5,191
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 3,905 – 1:35 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay and we’ve teamed up with @SunLifeUS to promote Diabetes prevention throughout November. We’ve already raised nearly $25,000 but we need your help every Tuesday to keep that number climbing.
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/noQOIk0NDm pic.twitter.com/dXDZidRvyV – 1:30 PM
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay and we’ve teamed up with @SunLifeUS to promote Diabetes prevention throughout November. We’ve already raised nearly $25,000 but we need your help every Tuesday to keep that number climbing.
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/noQOIk0NDm pic.twitter.com/dXDZidRvyV – 1:30 PM