Celtics vs Thunder Monday: Lineups, Injury Reports & Broadcast Info

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics (44-28) will take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder (20-51) in part of the NBA Monday slate.

The Celtics are coming off a strong 124-104 win over the Denver Nuggets that featured keeping Nikola Jokic in check. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both chipped in 30 points.

For the Thunder, their last outing was a 90-85 loss to the Orlando Magic with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined.

The top storyline in this game will simply be the Celtics looking to take care of a losing Thunder in the midst of a long-term rebuild. If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays, his ability to get as close as he can to leading OKC to a win will be an underrated thing to monitor.

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Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder:

How to Watch Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder

Date: Monday, March 21

Time: 8:00 PM ET

Location: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK

TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston (Celtics) and Bally Sports Oklahoma (Thunder)

Injury Report for Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder

Boston Celtics Injury Report: OUT: Marcus Smart (illness), Robert Williams III (right knee tendinopathy)

QUESTIONABLE: Aaron Nesmith (right ankle sprain)

OKC Thunder Injury Report: OUT: Luguentz Dort (left shoulder surgery), Derrick Favors (low back soreness), Josh Giddey (right hip soreness), Ty Jerome (sports hernia surgery), Mike Muscala (right ankle surgery), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (right foot third metatarsal fracture), Kenrich Williams (left knee sprain)

QUESTIONABLE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right ankle soreness)

Projected Starting Lineups for Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder

Boston Celtics Projected Starting Lineup: G Derrick White, G Jaylen Brown, F Jayson Tatum, F Al Horford, C Daniel Theis

OKC Thunder Projected Starting Lineup: G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G Tre Mann, F Aaron Wiggins, F Darius Bazley, C Isaiah Roby

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