Celtics Snap Thunder's Streak, Showcase Depth

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome to Boston Celtics News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. I'm Corey with the story. The Boston Celtics pulled off a strong 119-109 win against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, snapping the league's longest active winning streak at 12 games. This victory improves Boston's record to 48 and 24 on the season, showcasing their depth and resilience. The game started rough for the Celtics, who trailed by as many as 13 points in the first quarter while shooting under 30 percent. But they turned it around with solid execution, especially during a key 20-11 run early in the fourth that turned a slim lead into a 14-point advantage. Coach Joe Mazula praises team's physicality, organize offense, sharp execution, and elevated defense as the difference makers. Jalen Brown led the way with 31 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while Jason Tatum added 19 points, 12 boards, and seven, since returning for

1:02injury. Six Celtics players reached double figures in scoring, including 14 from Peyton Pritchard and 11 from Baylor Shireman off the bench. Shy Gildges. Alexander topped all scores with 33 points, and eight assists for Oklahoma City, but Boston's defense held firm. Boston's hot shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 18-41 attempts compared to the Thunder's 12-37 sealed the deal, and highlighted why the Celtics remain a top contender as the season pushes forward.