Game Preview
The stage is set for an electrifying clash as the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder (29-5) ride a blistering 14-game win streak into their showdown against the Boston Celtics (26-9) on Sunday. The Thunder have been firing on all cylinders, boasting a scorching 85.3% win rate and a near-unstoppable offense averaging 115.5 points per game.
Over their last 20 games, OKC has been a juggernaut, posting an eye-popping 18-2 record and outscoring opponents by nearly 13 points per contest. Their balanced attack features a 47.5% field goal percentage, hovering around 35% from deep, and a shade above 81% at the charity stripe. The Thunder have also dominated the boards, grabbing almost 45 rebounds while dishing out 26.7 assists and swiping 11.6 steals per game.
Meanwhile, the Celtics (26-9) have been no slouches themselves, winning 3 straight and 14 of their last 20. Boston boasts a potent offense averaging 119.3 points on the season, fueled by a blistering 37.3% clip from beyond the arc. However, they'll need to tighten up defensively after allowing 100 points over their last five outings.
In their recent 10-game stretch, the Celtics have experienced an offensive dip, mustering just 116.9 points per game on a pedestrian 47.1% shooting. Their rebounding has remained stout at 46.6 boards, but they'll need to clean up the 11.3 turnovers they've been coughing up nightly.
With both teams boasting elite offensive firepower and the Thunder riding an incredible 14-game surge, this clash promises to be an epic showdown of soaring offenses. Can OKC's sizzling form continue against Boston's formidable scoring punch? Buckle up for what could be a high-octane shootout between two of the NBA's most explosive attacks.