After missing the last four games due to right groin sprain, Donovan Mitchell is expected to return to the lineup to aid the Cavs in staying among the top four seeds in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Nikola Vucevic, but they had a chance to beat the Thunder with a three-pointer in the air as the final buzzer sounded. It fell short, and the Thunder, behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, were just too ...

A potential NBA Finals preview headlines Thursday's NBA schedule as the Boston Celtics visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. Boston (43-22) is second in the Eastern Conference standings but is coming off a 125-116 Tuesday loss to San Antonio.

"We’re both on the same page," said Brown.

The Thunder vs. Celtics showdown is the marquee matchup of a solid Thursday night NBA slate. Boston is second in the East, and Oklahoma City tops the standings out West. That translates into a potential preview of the NBA Finals. The Kalshi promo code NJCOM is available ahead of the action, offering new users a $10 bonus when they trade $10.

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Jaylen Brown is in the midst of the best season of his career — which is saying something for a five-time All-Star who not only has a championship ring but also a Finals MVP trophy to pair with it. With Jayson Tatum out most of the season in Boston,