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Celtics Fall to Thunder in Controversial Last-Second Foul

3/13/2026

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The Boston Celtics lost 104-102 to Oklahoma City Thunder on March 12, 2026.
Jaylen Brown scored 34 points to lead the Celtics as Jayson Tatum and Derrick White were sidelined.
The game ended with a foul on Boston with 0.8 seconds left, allowing Chet Holmgren to make free throws.
Fans expressed frustration on social media, calling the foul unjust.
The Celtics will next host the Washington Wizards on Saturday.

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Story summary

The Boston Celtics lost 104-102 to Oklahoma City Thunder on March 12, 2026.
Jaylen Brown scored 34 points to lead the Celtics as Jayson Tatum and Derrick White were sidelined.
The game ended with a foul on Boston with 0.8 seconds left, allowing Chet Holmgren to make free throws.
Fans expressed frustration on social media, calling the foul unjust.
The Celtics will next host the Washington Wizards on Saturday.