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Will the Boston Celtics Extend Their Winning Streak Against Oklahoma City Thunder?

As the Boston Celtics prepare to host the Oklahoma City Thunder, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance streak. The Celtics have been showcasing a dominant playstyle, with recent victories that highlight their offensive prowess and defensive solidity.


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 2: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 2, 2024 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Analyzing past games, we see a consistent trend of high-scoring quarters and efficient shooting from the field. In their last game against the Detroit Pistons, they scored 129 points with an effective field goal percentage of 62 percent and a true shooting percentage of 64 percent. This offensive explosion was complemented by a strong defensive effort that limited their opponents to just over one point per possession.


The Celtics' ability to control both ends of the court is further evidenced by their win over Milwaukee Bucks where they posted an offensive rating of 127 points per 100 possessions while maintaining a defensive rating just shy of that mark. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an impressive 2.78, indicating smart ball handling and teamwork.


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 2: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 2, 2024 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Against another matchup with Detroit Pistons earlier in March, Boston maintained this trend with another victory scoring 119 points and achieving an even more favorable assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.33. They've shown they can maintain leads effectively as well – leading for over three-quarters of game time in two out of these three matches.


The upcoming clash at TD Garden promises to be another test for this well-oiled machine as they face OKC's dynamic squad on April 3rd at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live on NBCS-BOS or BSOK networks.


OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 2: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 2, 2024 at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Boston's recent form suggests they are poised for another strong showing in front of their home crowd where they've been particularly formidable this season. With momentum on their side and playing at TD Garden, it will be interesting to see if the Celtics can extend their winning ways against Oklahoma City Thunder in what promises to be an exciting encounter between two competitive teams.

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