Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics: A Playoff Preview in the Regular Season The Oklahoma City Thunder, currently leading the Western Conference with a 56-15 record, will face the Boston Celtics, who sit second in the East with a 47-24 record, in a pivotal matchup on March 25, 2026. This game, Game #72 of the season, marks the final regular-season meeting between the two teams, with the Celtics seeking to avenge their earlier 104-102 loss in Oklahoma City on March 12. The series last season ended in a 0-2 sweep for the Celtics, with each team winning at home. Overall, the Celtics hold a 79-69 advantage in the all-time series, including a 40-29 record in Boston. The Celtics, ranked second in the East, trail first-place Detroit by five games but lead third-place New York by three, fourth-place Cleveland by three, fifth-place Toronto by seven, sixth-place Atlanta by 7.5, and seventh-place Philadelphia by 8.5. They have a strong record against Western Conference opponents (18-10) and are 24-11 at home, though they lost their previous game. The Thunder, meanwhile, dominate the West, leading San Antonio by three games, Denver and Minnesota by 11, and Houston and Phoenix by 13.5 and 17 games, respectively. They are 20-6 against Eastern teams, 28-8 on the road, and have won their last 12 games. The Celtics’ schedule after this game includes a three-game home stand against Atlanta, followed by a four-game road trip through Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, and Milwaukee. They will then host Toronto and Charlotte before closing the season with two games against New Orleans and Orlando. The Thunder, after this road game, will host Chicago, New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Utah in a five-game home stand, followed by a three-game road trip to Los Angeles and Denver.#boston_celtics #oklahoma_city_thunder #jalen_williams #john_tonje #nikola_vucevic
Celtics Reportedly Signing Charles Bassey to 10-Day Contract The Boston Celtics are set to sign veteran center Charles Bassey to a 10-day contract, according to a report from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The move comes as the team looks to fill a roster spot that has been vacant since the expiration of 10-day contracts for Dalano Banton and John Tonje on March 1. Bassey, a 25-year-old big man, will provide depth in the frontcourt, supporting starting center Neemias Queta and backup Luka Garza while veteran Nikola Vucevic undergoes recovery from a fractured ring finger sustained in a recent game against Dallas. Bassey, who played a key role in the Celtics’ Summer League squad last July, averaged 15.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game on 70.4% shooting across three appearances. Since then, he has moved between four NBA teams, including stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors’ G League affiliate. His NBA experience to date has primarily been with the San Antonio Spurs, where he appeared in 90 games over three seasons from 2022 to 2025. During that time, he averaged 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game in 116 appearances, shooting 62.6% from the field with limited 3-point attempts (3-for-13). The Celtics’ decision to bring Bassey aboard aligns with their strategy of relying on familiar faces to address roster gaps. The team, which remains just under the NBA’s luxury tax threshold, has previously used short-term contracts to bolster its depth. Banton, for instance, previously played for Boston in the 2023-24 season, and Tonje was on a two-way contract with the Celtics before signing his 10-day deal. Bassey’s addition will further solidify the frontcourt rotation as the team prepares for the postseason.#boston_celtics #charles_bassey #dalano_banton #john_tonje #nikola_vucevic
