Porzingis scores 27, Celtics earn home-court advantage in playoffs with 135-100 win over Thunder

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Porzingis scores 27, Celtics earn home-court advantage in playoffs with 135-100 win over Thunder
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Kristaps Porzingis had 27 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, helping the Boston Celtics power past the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-100 to secure the best record in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Kristaps Porzingis celebrates after making a 3-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Boston. Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum drives past Oklahoma City Thunder’s Josh Giddey during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Boston. Oklahoma City Thunder’s Isaiah Joe shoots against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Boston.

Josh Giddey led Oklahoma City with 17 points. Luguentz Dort added 15 points. The Thunder finished with 14 turnovers and were just 5 of 24 from beyond the arc. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said prior to the game that the biggest challenge Porzingis has presented this season with the Celtics is his ability to be both a rim protector and floor spacer on a roster full of shooters.Jalen Johnson has 28 points, 14 rebounds, Hawks clinch play-in berth with 121-113 win over Pistonsbest offensive sequences

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