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The Boston Celtics left Paycom Center with a 43-23 record after a 104-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who moved to 52-15 in the Regular Season. The Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder recap starts with Boston posting 28 points in the 1st quarter while the Thunder answered with 27.

Boston opens this matchup as the away team against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the early betting focus centers on how the C’s start on the road at FedExForum.

The Boston Celtics have been on a rollercoaster ride in this playoff series against the New York Knicks. In Game 5, held at TD Garden, the C's demonstrated their prowess with a commanding 127-102 victory. The first quarter set the tone as Boston came out strong, scoring 30 points compared to New York's 32. Despite trailing slightly, Boston's offensive efficiency was evident with their field goal percentage standing at an impressive 52 percent.

As the Boston Celtics prepare to face off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, all eyes are on Jayson Tatum, the standout forward for the C's. Over the last three games, Tatum has been a force to be reckoned with, averaging 25.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 10.3 rebounds per game. His shooting efficiency has been impressive, particularly in Game 1 where he scored a remarkable 42 points with a field goal percentage of 57 percent.

As the Boston Celtics prepare to face off against the New York Knicks in an upcoming playoff game, all eyes are on how they will perform in the opening quarter. The Celtics have shown a pattern of strong starts, as evidenced by their recent games where they scored 39 and 36 points in the first quarters. This ability to set an early pace could be crucial against a Knicks team that has struggled with slow starts, scoring only 13 points in one of their recent first quarters.