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Thunder Demolish Jazz 131-101, Prove They’re a Force of Nature

Another night, another victory. The Oklahoma City Thunder machine just keeps rolling, and this time, the Utah Jazz were the unfortunate ones left in its wake.

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Thunder tie franchise record after demolishing Jazz

The Oklahoma City Thunder matched one of their franchise records following their blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Going into the matchup, Oklahoma City has been off to a remarkable start to the 2025-26 NBA season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 7

Thunder crush Jazz, tie franchise mark with 15th straight win

Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren scored 25 points each as the Oklahoma City Thunder kept their winning streak rolling with a 131-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday in Salt Lake City.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 7

OKC Thunder Tie Franchise Longest Winning Streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to make history as they march through the 2025-26 campaign. Now at 23-1, the OKC Thunder have tied their longest winning streak in franchise history, with 15 straight victories, as they dominated the Utah Jazz on Sunday in Salt Lake City.

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OKC Thunder Announces Starting Lineup Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City has enjoyed a historic start to their 2025-26 campaign. Sitting atop the NBA with a 22-1 record, the Thunder are not only off to their best start in franchise history but just two more wins shy of tying the Warriors 24-1 record to start the 2015-16 campaign in which Golden State went on to rattle off 73 wins.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 7

Aaron Wiggins Has Seen a Decrease in Volume Since His OKC Thunder Return

Oklahoma City is still a bit hampered by injuries with bumps and bruises, including Isaiah Hartenstein’s week-to-week diagnosis. As the team takes the floor on Sunday night, the injury report is lengthy, although many of those injuries are short term and just out of caution.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder is Positioned Well Even With Superstar on the Bench

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will have to watch from the bench for the first time in Oklahoma City's season on Sunday night—leaving the integrity of a 14-game win streak in the hands of his teammates.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / December 7

Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) out vs. Jazz

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss his first game of the season on Sunday when he sits out versus the host Utah Jazz on Sunday because of left elbow bursitis.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / December 7

Thunder’s Win Streak In Jeopardy As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ruled Out vs. Jazz

The Thunder enter Sunday night riding a fourteen-game winning streak, but their momentum is suddenly under threat. The team announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss the Jazz matchup due to elbow bursitis, leaving Oklahoma City without its MVP candidate for the first time during this run.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list as Kings claim rare win

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Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals he’s not fully healed from wrist injury

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed he’s not 100% from wrist surgery after Friday’s 132-111 win against the Dallas Mavericks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / December 6

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder model for Jazz to follow

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were big parts of the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship run last season. Heading into Sunday's matchup with the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Gilgeous-Alexander is playing even better than he did last season, when he won NBA Most Valuable Player honors.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

The near-perfect reason the Oklahoma City Thunder are the most feared team in the whole NBA

The Oklahoma City Thunder are far and away the best team in the Western Conference and the NBA. They are a well-rounded team, but they always hang their hat on their elite defense, which is their biggest strength.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Oklahoma City Thunder Defeat Dallas Mavericks 132-111

The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. The Thunder defeated the Mavericks 133-111 at the Paycom Center.

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Chet Holmgren News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

Insider explains why Chet Holmgren‘s transformation will be key for Oklahoma City Thunder‘s dynasty

The Oklahoma City Thunder are proving they are ready to create a new NBA dynasty. Fresh off winning the championship last season, they look even hungrier and more dominant, currently topping the Western Conference standings with only one loss.

Cason Wallace News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Cason Wallace DPOY Odds Skyrocket With Recent Feat

The Cason Wallace DPOY hype is getting more traction after the Thunder guard was named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month. Wallace is seeing a bigger spotlight in his games as he continues to put up massive defensive performances in his games.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff named NBA Coaches of the Month

Mark Daigneault of the Thunder and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Pistons have been named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for games played in October and November, the league announced in a press release.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace named Defensive Players of the Month

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Thunder have the rest of the NBA ‘in a panic’

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a 20-1 start, and poised to get even better in the years to come. That has the rest of the NBA very worried. The Thunder could own as many as three lottery picks in 2026 as a result of past trades depending on how things go.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / LWOSports.com / December 1

3 Reasons Why Oklahoma City has to Retain Isaiah Hartenstein

Despite missing multiple key players for extended periods of time with injuries in consecutive seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a historic 20-1 start.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Yardbarker / November 30

Thunder facing preview of life without Isaiah Hartenstein

Thunder facing preview of life without expensive big man Isaiah Hartenstein

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without center Hartenstein for 10-14 days. It's a preview of what salary cap constraints might force their roster into next season.

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