Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 12, 2026)

The Boston Celtics travel to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder on March 12, 2026. The game will be played at Paycom Center with tip-off set for 9:30 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video and FDSOK.Both teams enter the game with strong records but several injuries. Oklahoma City holds the best record in the league at 51-15 and has outscored opponents by an average of 10.9 points per game this season. Boston is 43-22 and has relied on defense, allowing 107.2 points per game, the lowest in the league. Playing in Oklahoma City will be a difficult test for the Celtics.

Boston Celtics injury report before the Oklahoma City Thunder game (March 12, 2026)

Boston Celtics will be without two key players.Nikola Vucevic is out with a fracture in his right ring finger.

Jayson Tatum will also miss the game as he continues working his way back into playing condition. Derrick White is listed as questionable because of a knee issue.Payton Pritchard is expected to play. He is listed as probable after dealing with a neck spasm earlier.

Oklahoma City Thunder injury report vs Boston Celtics (March 12, 2026)

Oklahoma City Thunder also has several players unavailable.Jalen Williams is out with a hamstring injury. Isaiah Hartenstein will miss the game because of a calf injury.

Branden Carlson is out with a back injury. Thomas Sorber is out for the season with a knee injury.Chet Holmgren will return after recently missing time because of illness.

Head-to-head history between Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City

Boston leads the all-time regular-season series between the teams.The Celtics hold a 79-68 advantage across 147 games. However, Oklahoma City has had better results in recent meetings. Over the last three seasons, the Thunder have won three of the four games between the teams.One of those wins came on March 12, 2025, when Oklahoma City defeated Boston 118-112. The Thunder have also performed well in games played at Paycom Center.

Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder Team stats comparison entering the game

Boston has relied heavily on three-point shooting this season. Oklahoma City has produced steady scoring across the roster and ranks among the top teams in points per game.

Players to watch in Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder (March 12, 2026)

Jaylen Brown leads Boston with 28.3 points per game, the sixth-highest average in the league.

Over the last 20 games he has averaged 19.6 points. Derrick White has also contributed with 17.3 points and 6.4 assists per game.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City. He averages 31.7 points per game, the second-highest in the league. Over the last 20 games he has averaged 14.6 points.Chet Holmgren has added 12.4 points and 8.2 rebounds during his recent run. Isaiah Joe has also helped Oklahoma City from the perimeter, averaging 3.1 made three-pointers per game.

Key factors for the Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder matchup

Boston will have to adjust without Tatum and Vucevic. Jaylen Brown will carry much of the scoring responsibility. Neemias Queta’s rebounding, at 8.3 per game, could also be important.Oklahoma City is missing several players as well. Holmgren’s defense and shot blocking could play a role inside.With injuries on both sides, the result may depend on how well the available starters and role players perform.