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Thunder Fall to Celtics Despite Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 Points

The Boston Celtics handed the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss, defeating the top team in the league 119-109 behind Jaylen Brown's 31-point performance.

Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive 33-point, 8-assist effort, the Thunder couldn't overcome the Celtics. After the game, Gilgeous-Alexander acknowledged the loss as a test that his team failed to pass.

"Every time you play the Boston Celtics, you get a playoff feel," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "They're super well-coached. They have really good players... It's a game that you see where you really are, and they test you." The victory is crucial for Boston as they try to maintain their lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference standings.