The Boston Celtics are officially skipping the NBA play-in tournament for the fourth straight season. In order to clinch a playoff berth (i.e. a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference), Boston arrived at Kaseya Center on Friday night needing both for itself to beat the No.

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched their playoff spot with a 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. At 54-12, it shouldn't be a shocker to see the Thunder be the first team in the West to clinch a playoff spot.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander strengthens his case to be named NBA MVP as he helps guide the Oklahoma City Thunder into the play-offs with a win over the Boston Celtics.

After watching Boston drop a second contest to the Thunder this past Wednesday night, fans of the team were understandably concerned.

Tim Legler compliments the Thunder's defense in their statement win over the Boston Celtics.

Do we spot a bit of a rivalry brewing between Converse and New Balance? Here's the 411. On Wednesday night, shortly after the Oklahoma City Thunder's big win over the Boston Celtics, the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander logo was posted on many of the landmark spots in the Boston area,