The Oklahoma City Thunder survived with a 104-102 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday. On top of it being an exciting game, we also saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander make some NBA history.
Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed Wilt Chamberlain for the longest 20-point streak at 127 games. He ensured that it wouldn’t happen in a loss as he carried OKC to the finish line.
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points and nine assists. Chet Holmgren had 14 points and nine rebounds. He made the game-winning free throws. Ajay Mitchell finished with 15 points and six assists.
Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown had 34 points and seven assists. Payton Pritchard had 14 points and four assists. Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez each scored 11 points apiece.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s two-point win over the Celtics:
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a dunk beside Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) reach for a loose ball during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) gestures after scoring against the Boston Celtics and falling to the court during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s teammate pour water on him at the end of a game against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walks down the court after a play against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault talks to guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) between plays against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walks down the court after a play against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball against Boston Celtics guard Hugo González (28) during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s teammate pour water on him at the end of a game against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) reacts after a play against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault yells to his team during a play against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talks to the tv media after the end of a game against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A sign is shown on the video board after Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a basket in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics and passed Wilt Chamberlain for the most consecutive games with 20 plus points in a game. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Boston Celtics guard Hugo González (28) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) goes up for a dunk in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after scoring a basket against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center to pass Wilt Chamberlain with the most consecutive 20 points in a game. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots beside Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket between Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) and guard Hugo González (28) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks at the home bench after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives past Boston Celtics guard Hugo González (28) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (7) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warms up before a game against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs autographs for fans before a game against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball down the court as Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 104-102 win over Celtics
