Celtics Snap Thunder's Streak, Cement East Favorites

0:00It's March 29th. Welcome to Boston Celtics News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. I'm Corey, with the story. Boston Celtics just dropped the hammer on the Oklahoma City Thunder, snapping their 12-game win streak and sending a clear message to the Eastern Conference. The Thunder rolled in healthy and hot, but Boston's elite defense took over, turning a 13-point deficit into a statement win at home. Earlier this week, Thunder Coach Mark De Nail called it a playoff-style test to cap their longest road trip, with Jalen Williams' back-starting. After a big win over Philly, Celtics coach Joe Missoula praised his squad for ramping up the physicality and execution on both ends. Fans and analysts are buzzing because this shows Boston's depth, even without some key vets like Al Hoerford and Chris Depp's porzingus. Players like Neomyas Ceda stepped up big at center. Peyton Purchard lit it up scoring, and Derek White owned the perimeter, locking down everyone. The shy Gilges, Alexander.

1:00In the second half, Boston's stops led to open threes. They drained 18 from deep while holding OKC to 12. They dominated the boards, 43 to 35, and wore out Chet Homegren. This victory submits the Celtics as East favorites heading into the playoffs, especially with Jason Tatum getting reps and teams like the Knicks. Stumbling after their streak, plus the pistons dealing with Cade Cunningham questions. Fans rolling deep now.