Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder hosts the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Plus, injury updates and news.

Gilgeous-Alexander is the hottest scorer in the NBA right now, with 33 points per game since the start of December, but it’s not like he’s done it alone. The Thunder also own the NBA’s best defense, allowing a stingy 103.3 points per game, and it won’t help the C’s that Jaylen Brown (shoulder) is also questionable for today’s matchup.

The Boston Celtics (26-9) and Oklahoma City Thunder (29-5) meet Sunday in a clash of 2 of the league's top teams. Tip-off from Paycom Center is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let's analyze BetMGM Spor

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Boston Celtics on Sunday. This contest could be a potential NBA Finals preview between two of the three best teams this season. It's the season's first matchup between the squads.

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On paper, the Boston Celtics had already made 17 3s, just one shy of their season average with nearly three-quarters of a quarter to go. By comparison, the Houston Rockets had converted only nine. But Friday night’s dismal showing — a lopsided 109-86 loss to the reigning champs — was yet another painful reminder of the offensive shortcomings augmented by a lack of bodies,

Derrick White and Jayson Tatum combined for 43 points and the visiting Boston Celtics rode a brilliant offensive first half to a 109-86 win over the injury-depleted Houston Rockets on Friday.