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Magic Eyes Playoff Spot; Celtics Snap Thunder's Streak

3/26/2026

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Celtics End Streak

On March 24, the Orlando Magic, in eighth place, faced the Cleveland Cavaliers to improve their play-in odds.
On March 24, the Sacramento Kings, eliminated from postseason contention, visited the Charlotte Hornets.
On March 26, the Boston Celtics ended the Oklahoma City Thunder's 12-game win streak with a 119-109 victory.
On March 26, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 110-108 in overtime despite missing key players.

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Celtics Seek Redemption

The Boston Celtics will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 27 at TD Garden.
Boston seeks redemption after a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Celtics own a 0-7 record this season against Spurs, Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Thunder.
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter with a 13-game winning streak and aim to extend their dominance over Boston.
The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m.

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Historical Context

The Celtics-Lakers rivalry, reignited in the 1980s, saw the Celtics defeat the Lakers in the 1984 NBA Finals, marking their 15th championship. Led by Larry Bird, Boston won the series 4-3, solidifying their dominance with a total of 18 championships. This historic rivalry continues to influence the competitive spirit in the NBA, as the Celtics now face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are on a 13-game winning streak.

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Celtics End Streak

On March 24, the Orlando Magic, in eighth place, faced the Cleveland Cavaliers to improve their play-in odds.
On March 24, the Sacramento Kings, eliminated from postseason contention, visited the Charlotte Hornets.
On March 26, the Boston Celtics ended the Oklahoma City Thunder's 12-game win streak with a 119-109 victory.
On March 26, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 110-108 in overtime despite missing key players.

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