Celtics Stifle Thunder, MVP Race Remains Open

0:00On March 26th, the Boston Celtics handed the Oklahoma City Thunder a solid 119-19 loss on March 25th, putting a dent in Shy Gilgis Alexander's strong MVP case. The Thunder star, who's been dominating on both ends all season, got bottled up by Jalen Brown and Boston's defense in that match-up at TD Garden. Boston flipped the script by ramping up their pace and forcing turnovers, which loosened the floor and made it tough for Oklahoma City to run there. Thunder had coach Mark Daniel pointed to Boston's execution as the difference maker. He noted how their defensive stops created better flow, letting the Celtics outplay OKC in the clutch moments. Daniel compared the battle to playoff intensity, facing a deep and talented squad that thrives in tight spots. Boston simply handled those situations better on this night. This result serves as a reminder that even top MVP contenders face elite tests, keeping

1:03the race wide open as the season pushes forward. Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field, I'm Corey with the story.