Brown's Payback: Celtics Snap Thunder's Streak

0:00On March 26, Boston Celtics handed the Oklahoma City Thunder a 119-109 loss on Wednesday night, snapping the Thunder's 12-game winning streak and splitting their season series. Jalen Brown turned the tables on Shy Gildges Alexander, using the MVP's own upfig move to draw a foul late in the fourth quarter and earn free. Throws. Brown grinned on his way to the line, calling it payback from their last match-up. Two weeks earlier in Oklahoma City, Gildges Alexander had tricked Brown with the same play. This time, Brown flipped the script, finishing with 14 free throws to Gildges Alexander's 12. The Celtics dominated rebounds at 43-35, assists 25-17, and 3 points shooting at 44%. 32%. Brown praised the officials for keeping calls balanced, saying he had no complaints after a season where he's drawn more whistles by playing his style. Without extra fuss, the win felt huge for Boston, coming off a tough loss to Minnesota

1:03and improving their record against top Western conference teams. Brown led with 31 points, teaming up with Jason Tatum for 50 total while marking his 33rd 30-point game this season, the most. In the East, he stepped up big as a leader all year. Tatum had no doubt about Brown's ability to carry the load, noting how he's taken ownership in key moments. His victory shows Boston building momentum, heading into the playoffs. This has been Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey, with the story.