The Oklahoma City Thunder had the national stage to show the NBA world why they deserve to be in the same conversations as the reigning champions Boston Celtics. They took advantage of the platform.

Meanwhile, the Celtics shot 37% from the field and went 9-of-46 (19.6%) from 3. They shot 21-of-24 from the free-throw line. They had 17 assists on 31 baskets. Four Celtics players scored double ...