Mar 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball down the court as Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The severely shorthanded Celtics nearly stunned the defending champion Thunder, losing on late free throws in a potential Finals preview.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics revealed their starting lineup ahead of this must-see TV game.

See today’s NBA same game parlay picks for the Thursday, March 12 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics game.

The Thunder vs. Celtics showdown is the marquee matchup of a solid Thursday night NBA slate. Boston is second in the East, and Oklahoma City tops the standings out West. That translates into a potential preview of the NBA Finals. The Kalshi promo code NJCOM is available ahead of the action, offering new users a $10 bonus when they trade $10.

Brython Thunder and Gwalia Lightning will go head-to-head in a Celtic Challenge derby on Sunday, with both sides already confirmed in the play-offs.

Fans of the internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, are in for a special treat as the group continues and expands on their successful show, An Evening with Celtic Thunder at Ruth Eckerd Hall.