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Boston Celtics Channel Their Former Selves For Comeback Win vs Thunder, 101-95

By Denholm Harold

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 25: Kyrie Irving #11 and Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrate after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 25, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - OCTOBER 25: Kyrie Irving #11 and Terry Rozier #12 of the Boston Celtics celebrate after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 25, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 101-95, Thursday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Marcus Morris and Terry Rozier led a 16-point second half comeback.

The Boston Celtics looked to regain some rhythm early in the season tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game started with familiar anguish for Celtics fans, as the ball simply would not go through the hoop; the Thunder looked strong as they took a 50-34 lead heading into halftime.

The Celtics didn’t hit a three-point attempt until Gordon Hayward’s shot early in the 3rd quarter, but the floodgates opened soon after as the Celts hit nine three-pointers in the 3rd stanza, led by noted flamethrower Al Horford to take a 74-73 lead into the final break.

The shamrocks then rode the closing prowess of Kyrie Irving and Marcus Morris to a 101-95 victory.

Injury note: Aron Baynes did not play in this game as he recovers from a hamstring strain, Marcus Smart also appeared to be in pain after jamming his surgically repaired thumb late in the 3rd quarter but returned to action in the 4th.

Here’s how the C’s secured win number 3 for the season:

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