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WarriorsBoston Celtics @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Mar 12, 2026
Celtics vs Thunder final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 104-102 on March 12, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtics | 28 | 31 | 24 | 19 | 102 |
| Thunder | 27 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
Top Performers
Celtics
- 34 PTS Jaylen Brown
- 10 REB Neemias Queta
- 7 AST Jaylen Brown
Thunder
- 35 PTS Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- 9 REB Chet Holmgren
- 9 AST Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Celtics vs Thunder Box Score
Boston Celtics
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hauser GF | 27 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Jaylen Brown GF | 40 | 34 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10-25 | 1-4 | 13-14 | -10 |
| Neemias Queta C | 26 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Payton Pritchard G | 38 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-17 | 2-9 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Baylor Scheierman G | 33 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 3-8 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ron Harper Jr. F | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Hugo Gonzalez G | 27 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Jordan Walsh F | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Luka Garza C | 20 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 2-2 | +9 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace G | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Chet Holmgren FC | 28 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 1-4 | 3-3 | +2 |
| Ajay Mitchell G | 30 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 1-3 | 2-3 | -1 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander GF | 39 | 35 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13-18 | 2-5 | 7-8 | +14 |
| Luguentz Dort G | 29 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Aaron Wiggins G | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -8 |
| Jared McCain G | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Isaiah Joe G | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | +1 |
| Jaylin Williams F | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Alex Caruso G | 22 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3-11 | 1-8 | 0-0 | +6 |
Celtics vs Thunder Recap
The Thunder beat the Celtics with a 24-19 fourth quarter after trailing through three periods. Oklahoma City moved to 52-15, while Boston fell to 43-23.
Boston led after each of the first three quarters. The Celtics held a 59-56 edge at halftime and an 83-80 edge after three. The Thunder shot 40 of 84 from the field against 35 of 87 for the Celtics, and that gap carried the final period.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and added 9 assists for Oklahoma City. Jaylen Brown answered with 34 points and 7 assists for Boston. The Thunder had 22 assists to the Celtics' 20, and both teams had 12 turnovers.
The number to know: 13 of 20 from the line against 19 of 20 for Boston, and the Thunder still won because the free throw edge never made up for the field goal gap.
Team Stats
| Celtics | Stat | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| 35-87 | Field Goals | 40-84 |
| 40.2% | FG % | 47.6% |
| 13-42 | 3-Pointers | 11-44 |
| 31.0% | 3P % | 25.0% |
| 19-20 | Free Throws | 13-17 |
| 95.0% | FT % | 76.5% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 20 | Assists | 22 |
| 8 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 18 | Fouls | 18 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 7 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtics | 47.7% | 11.1% | 30.0% | 0.218 |
 Thunder | 54.2% | 11.6% | 25.6% | 0.155 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Celtics vs Thunder Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, March 12, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Celtics NBC Sports Boston · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
- Arena
- PayCom CenterOklahoma City
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Celtics vs Thunder Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Celtics last 5
- L @ Spurs 116-125 Mar 10, 2026
- W @ Cavaliers 109-98 Mar 8, 2026
- W vs Mavericks 120-100 Mar 6, 2026
- L vs Hornets 89-118 Mar 4, 2026
- W @ Bucks 108-81 Mar 2, 2026
Thunder last 5
- W vs Nuggets 129-126 Mar 9, 2026
- W vs Warriors 104-97 Mar 7, 2026
- W @ Knicks 103-100 Mar 4, 2026
- W @ Bulls 116-108 Mar 3, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 100-87 Mar 1, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 25, 2026 Thunder @ Celtics 109-119
More NBA Games on Mar 12, 2026
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1109
Detroit Pistons3-0131Top: Robinson 19 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1123
Indiana Pacers2-1108Top: Booker 43 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1131
Orlando Magic1-2136Top: Coulibaly 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3105
Miami Heat0-3112Top: Antetokounmpo 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-397
Atlanta Hawks2-1108Top: Minott 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2120
Memphis Grizzlies3-0112Top: Middleton 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1136
San Antonio Spurs1-2131Top: Murray 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2130
Los Angeles Lakers3-0142Top: Dončić 51 PTS, 10 REB, 9 ASTBox score ›
That covers Celtics vs Thunder: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Celtics host the Bulls Oct 26; Thunder host the Suns Oct 26.
Celtics vs Thunder FAQs
Who won Celtics vs Thunder on Mar 12, 2026?
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Boston Celtics 104-102 on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points.
What are the Celtics and Thunder records?
After this game the Celtics were 43-23 and the Thunder were 52-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Celtics vs Thunder?
Jaylen Brown scored 34 for the Celtics. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 for the Thunder.
Who leads the Celtics vs Thunder season series?
The Celtics lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Celtics vs Thunder game?
The Celtics beat the Thunder 119-109 on Mar 25, 2026 at home.
Where was Celtics vs Thunder played?
At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What was the score by quarter in Celtics vs Thunder?
Celtics-Thunder: Q1 28-27, Q2 31-29, Q3 24-24, Q4 19-24.
What is next for the Celtics and Thunder?
Celtics host the Bulls on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET; Thunder host the Suns on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET.