The Oklahoma City Thunder almost shocked the NBA world on Monday after they barely lost to the NBA-best record Boston Celtics, 126-122.
After leading by seven points entering the fourth quarter of a hostile and historic road environment, the youth of the Thunder was in full display as the more battle-tested Celtics were able to use a 37-point fourth quarter to complete the comeback win and improve to 11-3.
Sharing a floor with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on the court once again with his second consecutive 37-point performance.
Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s 126-122 loss to the Celtics.
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball up the court during the second half of a game against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) attempts a layup against Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket around Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) attempts a layup against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dunks and scores in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) argues with referee Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling (7) after a technical foul was called during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins player and Rebecca Rohlson watch the Boston Celtics play the Oklahoma City Thunder at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) passes the ball in front of Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla reacts towards referee John Goble (10) after a call during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts a three-point basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after being fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket around Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) dribbles the ball in front of Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) passes the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) high-fives forward Grant Williams (12) during a timeout in the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36), guard Jaylen Brown (7), and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) watch a free throw during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball in front of Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Derrick White (9) react after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder tries to get a shot off past Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: As Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder tries to go by Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown reaches in to try to knock the ball away during the first quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics tries to block a shot by Aleksej Pokusevski #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball from under the basket past Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to get around Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reaches behind Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder to knock the ball away during the second quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder tries to get past Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: dJosh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks as Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes past Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics goes in for a dunk over Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Marcus Smart #36 after a basket late in the fourth quarter as Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Luguentz Dort #5 walk away at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics goes past Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Luguentz Dort #5 during the second half at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics shoots over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reaches in to try to stop Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics dunks during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics tries to steal the ball from Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at TD Garden on November 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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