Celtics Snap Thunder’s Win Streak, Hawks Surge, Timberwolves Complete Historic Comeback
BOSTON – The Boston Celtics halted the Oklahoma City Thunder’s impressive 12-game winning streak with a hard-fought 119-109 victory on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks continued their ascent in the Eastern Conference, and the Minnesota Timberwolves orchestrated a remarkable comeback to secure a pivotal win. These results significantly shift the landscape of the NBA as the regular season progresses.
Celtics Cool Off Thunder in Boston
Jaylen Brown led the charge for the Celtics, delivering a stellar performance with 31 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Jayson Tatum added a crucial 19 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, contributing to Boston’s balanced attack. The Celtics, currently second in the Eastern Conference, demonstrated resilience in overcoming the defending NBA champions.
The Thunder, despite the loss, saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score 33 points and dish out eight assists. However, Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 12-of-37 from the three-point line, and were outscored 19-2 in second-chance points – factors that ultimately contributed to their first defeat since February 25th.
Brown’s pivotal third quarter, where he scored 14 of his 31 points, proved instrumental in shifting the momentum in favor of the Celtics. Boston extended its lead to as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter, holding off a late push from the Thunder. “I really wanted that win,” Brown said. “That was well needed. We needed that as well. We understand we can play with anybody, but when you gain a win on your home floor against the team that has the best record in the league, it feels good.”
Hawks Edge Pistons in Thrilling Overtime Contest
In Atlanta, the Hawks secured a narrow 130-129 overtime victory against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons. Jaylen Johnson showcased a strong all-around performance with 27 points, eight rebounds, and 12 assists, while Trae Young contributed 27 points and five assists.
Despite a valiant effort from Detroit, led by Jalen Duren’s 26 points and 14 rebounds, the Pistons were unable to hold on for the win. The Hawks’ victory propels them to fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-32, while the Pistons maintain their top spot at 52-20.
Timberwolves Pull Off Historic Comeback Against Rockets
The Minnesota Timberwolves engineered a stunning comeback against the Houston Rockets, securing a 110-108 overtime victory. Playing without their injured star Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves overcame a 13-point deficit in the final three minutes of overtime – the largest comeback in the overtime period in NBA history since play-by-play data has been tracked.
Jaden McDaniels led the Timberwolves in scoring with 25 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Despite a strong performance from Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, who both scored 30 points for the Rockets, Houston couldn’t withstand Minnesota’s late surge.
The Timberwolves’ victory solidifies their fifth-place position in the Western Conference with a record of 45-28, trailing the Denver Nuggets (46-28) who currently hold the fourth seed. The Rockets fall to sixth place in the West with a record of 43-29.
NBA Standings Update (March 26, 2026)
Here’s a look at the current NBA standings as of March 26, 2026:
Eastern Conference
| Rank | Team | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pistons | 52-20 | 72.2% |
| 2. | Celtics | 48-24 | 66.7% |
| 3. | Knicks | 48-25 | 65.8% |
| 4. | Cavaliers | 45-28 | 61.6% |
| 5. | Hawks | 41-32 | 56.2% |
| 6. | Raptors | 40-32 | 55.6% |
| 7. | 76ers | 40-33 | 54.8% |
| 8. | Heat | 39-34 | 53.4% |
| 9. | Hornets | 38-34 | 52.8% |
| 10. | Magic | 38-34 | 52.8% |
| 11. | Bucks | 29-43 | 40.3% |
| 12. | Bulls | 29-43 | 40.3% |
| 13. | Wizards | 17-55 | 23.6% |
| 14. | Nets | 17-56 | 23.3% |
| 15. | Pacers | 16-57 | 21.9% |
Western Conference
| Rank | Team | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thunder | 57-16 | 78.1% |
| 2. | Spurs | 55-18 | 75.3% |
| 3. | Lakers | 47-26 | 64.4% |
| 4. | Nuggets | 46-28 | 62.2% |
| 5. | Timberwolves | 45-28 | 61.6% |
| 6. | Rockets | 43-29 | 59.7% |
| 7. | Suns | 40-33 | 54.8% |
| 8. | Clippers | 37-36 | 50.7% |
| 9. | Trail Blazers | 37-37 | 50.0% |
| 10. | Warriors | 35-38 | 47.9% |
| 11. | Pelicans | 25-48 | 34.2% |
| 12. | Grizzlies | 24-48 | 33.3% |
| 13. | Mavericks | 23-50 | 31.5% |
| 14. | Jazz | 21-52 | 28.8% |
| 15. | Kings | 19-54 | 26.0% |
The NBA season continues to unfold with intense competition and dramatic shifts in the standings. Fans can catch all the action on “Go3 Sport” channels and Go3 television.
What’s Next: The Celtics will look to continue their winning ways as they face the [Opponent and Date – needs verification]. The Timberwolves will aim to build on their momentum when they host [Opponent and Date – needs verification].
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