Ice Cold Celtics Collapse In Second Half, Fall To Thunder

A Tale of Two Halves

It was a tale of two halves for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, as they dominated the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder but fell apart in the second, ultimately losing 102-93. The Celtics led by as many as 17 points in the first half, shooting 50% from the field and holding the Thunder to just 38%. However, the Thunder came out firing in the second half, shooting 60% from the field and holding the Celtics to just 33%. The Celtics also turned the ball over 12 times in the second half, which led to several easy baskets for the Thunder.

What Went Wrong?

There are a number of factors that contributed to the Celtics’ collapse in the second half. First, they simply stopped making shots. The Celtics shot just 33% from the field in the second half, including 22% from three-point range. Second, the Celtics turned the ball over far too often. The Celtics turned the ball over 12 times in the second half, which led to several easy baskets for the Thunder. Third, the Celtics were outrebounded by the Thunder 25-15 in the second half. The Thunder’s size and athleticism on the boards allowed them to get second chances and keep the Celtics from getting into a rhythm offensively.

The Thunder’s Comeback

The Thunder’s comeback was led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Gilgeous-Alexander was aggressive in attacking the basket and was able to get to the free throw line 10 times. The Thunder also got a big boost from Luguentz Dort, who finished with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Dort was a force on the defensive end, and he also hit several big shots in the second half to help the Thunder take the lead.

The Celtics’ Struggles

The Celtics’ struggles in the second half were a continuation of their recent struggles. The Celtics have now lost four of their last six games, and they are just 10-10 on the season. The Celtics have been struggling to find a consistent identity, and they have been plagued by injuries. The Celtics are also still trying to adjust to a new head coach, Ime Udoka, who is in his first season at the helm.

The Road Ahead

The Celtics have a tough road ahead of them. They face the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, and they then have a three-game road trip against the Miami Heat, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Charlotte Hornets. The Celtics need to find a way to turn things around quickly, or they could be in danger of falling out of the playoff race.

Conclusion

The Celtics’ collapse in the second half against the Thunder was a disappointing end to a promising start. The Celtics have a lot of talent, but they need to find a way to put it all together. The Celtics have a tough road ahead of them, but they have the potential to be a championship contender. They just need to find a way to reach their potential.