Thunder vs Celtics: High Stakes NBA Showdown

0:00On March 12, the Oklahoma City Thunder, sitting at 51 wins and 15 losses, chased their seventh straight victory tonight when they host. The Boston Celtics at 9.30pm, Eastern Time. This clash of Pay Com Center pits two top teams that can meet in the NBA Finals, with Oklahoma City's MVP, Shy Gilgis, Alexander leading the charge. During their strong season run, the Celtics, with 43 wins and 22 losses, have grabbed 14 of their last 18 games, but struggle against the Thunder. Dropping four of the past five meetings, Jason Tatum recently returned from an Achilles injury and averaged nearly 20 points in his first three games back, yet Boston sits him out. Tonight to play its safe on their road trip, fans are buzzing over the stakes, as the Thunder hold a six and a half point edge in betting lines while the Celtics aim to snap a potential two-game. Skid. Impact feels big too, with Oklahoma City chasing the west top spot, and Boston locked in second

1:00in the east. Shifting to other action, the Red Hot San Antonio Spurs host the Denver Nuggets at 9.00pm. Fresh off five straight wins and 16 of 17. In the NHL, slumping Calgary Flames visit the New Jersey Devils at 7.00pm. Both teams low on offense. College basketball sees Clemson Battle No. 19, North Carolina, in an ACC Tournament quarterfinal at 9.30pm. Projections point to high scoring fun in San Antonio, with the over-favored, Boston keeping it close, few goals in Newark, and points piling up in. Charlotte plenty of edges for betters, as these matchups unfold.