The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics, 117 - 112, at TD Garden on Friday. The Celtics (17 - 13) have been at their best on the road this season, carrying just a 6 - 5 home record into Friday night's tilt. Despite a game effort, their struggles continued Friday, as Russell Westbrook's 45 - point, 11 - rebound, 11 - assist triple - double led the way for the Thunder (18 - 12). The dynamic point guard went to the line a game - high 16 times, converting 14 of those opportunities into points. Overall, Oklahoma City had the hot hand shooting - wise, posting success rates of 51 and 42 percent, respectively, from the field and three - point range. The Celtics could n't quite keep up late, despite standout efforts from Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford. Domantas Sabonis was a surprising second on the Thunder in scoring with a career - high 20 points, which he supplemented with a rebound, an assist and a steal. Steven Adams supplied a modest eight points but did haul in 11 boards, while also recording three assists, two steals and a block. Andre Roberson managed five points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Enes Kanter was an invaluable source of scoring off the bench with 20 points, six boards and two assists. Thomas' 34 points led the Celtics, a total he complemented with 10 assists, two rebounds and a steal. Horford was next with 23 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block. Amir Johnson posted 17 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals, supplying back - to - back double - digit scoring performances for the first time this season. Avery Bradley registered 16 points, six boards and an assist. The Thunder return home to face off with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Night, while the Celtics head to the Big Apple to take on the Knicks for a Christmas Day showdown.
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