The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Boston Celtics in a close game, showcasing their maturity and potential as championship contenders despite missing their second All-Star. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to victory with 34 points, while Chet Holmgren stepped up in the absence of Boston’s key player, Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics struggled with physicality and outside shooting, highlighting a potential matchup problem if the two teams meet in the playoffs.
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Rudy Gobert was involved in a heated incident during a game against the Timberwolves, resulting in a flagrant foul on Andrew Nembhard, who retaliated with a technical foul and ejection. Despite the Timberwolves pushing the game to overtime, the Pacers ultimately won, snapping Minnesota's eight-game winning streak. Gobert's importance to Minnesota was highlighted, emphasizing the need for him to stay healthy and avoid such confrontations in the future. Full Article
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