The host Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Boston Celtics, 99 - 96, at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday. The Thunder (15 - 9) have won seven of their last eight after Sunday's contest. The team saw a scare early in the game as shooting guard Victor Oladipo hit the floor hard trying to contest a shot and was unable to return to the game after going to the locker room. Oklahoma City trailed for the majority of the game, but was able to launch a comeback in the game's final minutes on the strong play of Russell Westbrook. Westbrook scored a whopping 37 points on 14 - of - 26 shooting and pulled down 12 rebounds. Center Steven Adams, meanwhile, shot 7 - of - 8 from the floor and had 16 points with eight rebounds. The Celtics (13 - 11) struggled once again due to the absence of All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas (groin). On Sunday, the team divided the scoring load very evenly, with four starters scoring in double - digits. Center Al Horford scored 19 points and pulled down four rebounds and had six assists. Fill-in point guard Marcus Smart scored 11 points and dished nine assists. The Celtics once again held a major disadvantage at the free - throw line, shooting only eight free - throws to Oklahoma City's 27. The Thunder will play in Portland on Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, while the Celtics will travel to San Antonio on Wednesday to play the Spurs.
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