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Las victorias de Thunder de SGA son oro de fantasía, la derrota de los Celtics revela grietas

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📅 March 26, 2026✍️ Chris Park⏱️ 3 min read
By Chris Park · March 26, 2026

Boston's March Woes Are OKC's Fantasy Windfall

Okay, so the Celtics dropped another one to the Thunder, 104-102, on March 12, 2026. This isn't just a loss for Boston; it's a statement for anyone rostering Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA put up 35 points in that game. Thirty-five points!

Real talk: when OKC beats Boston like that, it's not just good for their playoff seeding, it's a goldmine for fantasy managers. The Thunder have actually won 10 of their last 20 against the Celtics. That's a decent clip against a top-tier team.

Think about the implications for your roster. Gilgeous-Alexander consistently delivers in these high-stakes matchups. He also had 34 points in their 118-112 win over Boston on March 12, 2025. That kind of consistent offensive production against elite defense is exactly what you want from your star.

Celtics' Fading Fantasy Stock in Close Games

Here's the thing: while SGA is feasting, what does this 104-102 loss on March 12, 2026, mean for the Celtics' fantasy assets? They went cold in the fourth quarter, only scoring 19 points after putting up 28, 31, and 24 in the first three. That kind of drop-off is concerning.

Yes, the Celtics are a good team. But these close losses, especially against a team they've struggled with (OKC has a 5-1 record against Boston in their last six games, averaging 117.3 points), highlight a potential weakness. It’s a red flag if your fantasy players are consistently part of a team that can't close out tight contests. You're losing out on clutch-time stats.

And let's not forget the 118-112 defeat on March 12, 2025, where Chet Holmgren had 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Thunder. Those are big numbers that directly impact fantasy matchups. If you're relying on a Celtic to carry your team, these tight losses, where scoring dips late, are going to hurt your weekly totals.

I'm telling you, the narrative that Boston is infallible in fantasy is overrated. These Thunder wins expose some cracks.

My bold prediction: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes this season as a top-three fantasy player overall, largely due to his consistent performances in these high-profile wins against teams like the Celtics.

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