The Boston Celtics rallied from an 18 point halftime deficit Friday night, and topped the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-94 for their seventh straight win at Cheseapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
Kyrie Irving scored 13 of his game high 25 points in the fourth to lead Boston (7-2) to the win. Irving added five rebounds and six assists. Al Horford also had 13 points in the final quarter and finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Rookie Jayson Tatum added 13 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Paul George led OKC (4-4) with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook had 19 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists.
Boston, who now owns the best record in the NBA, is back in action Sunday evening at 6 p.m. with a road matchup with the Orlando Magic.
