A win over the Thunder would put Boston at 7-1 for that stretch, and perhaps even cement the Celtics as the favorites to win it all in the 2025 NBA Finals while repeating as champs. But they will need to beat one of the toughest foes in the league to do such a thing, and based on their last meeting on the road, that is no easy task for Boston.

The defending NBA champs, Boston Celtics, will face off against the Western Conference juggernauts Oklahoma City Thunder in a must-watch clash of titans. Tipping off at TD Garden in Boston on March 12,

The Thunder (53-12) look to rebound from a double-digit loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Denver's 140 points were the most that OKC's league-best defense has allowed this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and seven assists.

If there are any doubts surrounding the Thunder's championship pedigree remaining, they will be put to bed tonight against the Celtics. Even if they don't win, it will come right down to the wire.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Boston Celtics in an ESPN televised contest. The OKC Thunder will be without All-Star forward Jalen Williams for this tilt.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the defending NBA champs Wednesday night in Boston. The Thunder beat the Celtics in the last matchup in January, but Wednesday night the team will be without shooting guard Jalen Williams,