Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder starting lineups and depth chart for Jan. 2, 2024 | 2023-24 NBA Season

The Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder game is part of the six-game slate of the NBA for the second day of 2024. The last time both teams met was on Jan. 3, 2023, which was won by the OKC Thunder by 33 points. Before that, the Celtics won the previous three games.

The Celtics are the top team in the league, with a record of 26-6, and are on a six-game winning streak. Their most recent opponents were the San Antonio Spurs, whom they beat 134-101.

Meanwhile, the Thunder are the second-best team in the Western Conference, with a 22-9 record. They are on a four-game winning streak/

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Injuries for Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder

Here are the injuries for the Boston Cetlics vs OKC Thunder matchup that will happen at the Paycom Center on Tuesday.

Boston Celtics injuries

The only player on the injury list for the Celtics is Jrue Holiday, who is marked as 'probable' depending if his elbow injury heals quickly. He's a game-time decision.

OKC Thunder injuries

The Thunder have no injuries to report, which means they will face the Celtics with a full roster.

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Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder predicted lineups and depth chart

Boston Celtics predicted lineups and depth chart

If the Celtics decide to sit Jrue Holiday, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown should start just like last game.

Al Horford should be promoted to the starting lineup to join Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis to form the starting frontcourt.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Derrick White	Dalano Barton	JD Davison
SG	Jaylen Brown	Payton Pritchard
SF	Jayson Tatum	Sam Hauser
PF	Al Horford	Oshae Brissett
C	Kristaps Porzingis	Neemas Queta	Luke Kornet

OKC Thunder predicted lineups and depth chart

The Thunder has no injury to report, and their starting five should be the same when all are healthy. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey are in the backcourt, while Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Lou Dort round up the rest of the starters.

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Vasilijie Micic	Tre Mann
SG	Josh Giddey	Cason Wallace	Isaiah Joe
SF	Lou Dort	Aaron Wiggins	Lindy Waters III
PF	Jalen Williams	Ousmane Dieng	Davis Bertans
C	Chet Holmgren	Kenrich Williams	Olivier Sarr

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Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder key matchups

The Boston Celtics vs OKC Thunder matchup features two talented rosters, making it one of the most anticipated games. Here are the key matchups to watch for basketball aficionados:

Jalen Brown vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

SGA has been in the MVP consideration with his stellar play, while Jalen Brown just signed one of the most lucrative contracts in NBA history. Both have something to prove with each other, and their gameplay should dictate how the game flows.

Kristaps Porzingis vs Chet Holmgren

Two of the longest and tallest players in the NBA are about to go at it. Both players represent the new age center who also run the floor and shoot the 3-point shot. It will be interesting if the intense defense of Holmgren would be effective against the Latvian center.