Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights - March 12 Edition

The Celtics are known for their strong offensive rating, ranking third in the NBA, while the Thunder boast the best defensive rating in the league. Boston's success often hinges on their proficiency in three-point shooting, which has proved to be a game-changer for them. On the other hand, the Thunder have been exceptional at limiting their opponents' three-point shooting, holding them to the lowest percentage in the NBA at 33.5%. This matchup between the Celtics' sharpshooters and the Thunder's lockdown defense will be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game.

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Wednesday, March 12

Thunder at Celtics (Live on ESPN)76ers at Raptors (Live on NBA League Pass)Hornets at Hawks (Live on NBA League Pass)Mavericks at Spurs (8:00 ET on NBA League Pass)Jazz at Grizzlies (8:00 ET on NBA League Pass)Suns at Rockets (8:00 ET on NBA League Pass)Clippers at Heat (8:00 ET on NBA League Pass)Knicks at Trail Blazers (10:00 ET on NBA League Pass)Timberwolves at Thunder (10:00 ET on NBA League Pass)☘️Celtics, Thunder set to tip off NBA news: Storylines to know tonightFinals preview in Boston?  The Celtics — who are the No.2 seed in the East — host the best in the West in the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in The Garden. The Thunder got the best of the Celtics in their first meeting on Jan. 5, winning 105-92.Playoff rematch: The Nuggets and Timberwolves square off in Denver as the race for playoff seeding in the West heats up. The Nuggets have a hold on the No.2 seed but the Lakers and Grizzlies are just a game behind them while the Timberwolves are looking to win their way out of the play-in tournament.Crunch time starting for Suns: Phoenix is on the outside looking in for the final spot in the play-in tournament with 17 games to go. They’ll wrap up a tough road swing tonight against the Rockets. NBA top storiesKia Rookie Ladder updateTimberwolves clicking at right timeNBA double-double leaderboardSGA’s defense key vs Celtics