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BOSTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 and Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder clinch a playoff berth witha 118-112 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Western Conference-leading Thunder withstood a barrage of Boston 3-pointers to sweep the defending NBA champions in the two-game season series and win for the 17th time in their last 18 games. The victory clinched a playoff berth for the Thunder. Jayson Tatum scored 33 for Boston, which had won five straight and 15 of its last 18 games.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drive to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Boston. - AP Photo/Charles Krupa
