Published Mar 24, 7:16am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 24, 7:16am ET
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One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Boston Celtics hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who has the edge in our Celtics vs Thunder pick?
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| Boston Celtics | +2.5 (-106) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -2.5 (-114) |
Boston's recent four-game win streak ended with a 102-92 setback against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
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The Celtics clung to a one-point lead through three quarters. But Minnesota responded with a 26-15 scoring edge in the final frame, an effort that was keyed by a game-changing 16-0 burst midway through the quarter.
Jaylen Brown led the way with 29 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Jayson Tatum posted a double-double that consisted of 16 points and 11 rebounds.
It has been nearly a month since the last time the Thunder lost a game. The defending champions extended their win streak to 12 games with a 123-103 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Oklahoma City led 35-25 after the first quarter and extended its advantage to 22 points at the break. The short-handed Sixers never threatened the rest of the way.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was one of four players in double figures. He scored a team-high 22 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams contributed 18 points each.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Celtics have dropped five of the previous six meetings in this series. On the other side, OKC has won each of its last seven road games and is 7-0 across its last seven outings against Eastern Conference opponents.
Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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