The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to another strong start. After going 68-14 in 2024-25, OKC appears to be on a similar pace this season, opening up the 2025-26 campaign with a 28-5 record.
OKLAHOMA CITY — As the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is considered an early candidate to win the illustrious award in back-to-back seasons, coach Mark Daigneault addressed the growth he’s seen.
The Oklahoma City blue saw their record reset following the NBA G League Winter Showcase down in Orlando, FL. Oklahoma City opened up the second portion of the G League slate strong with a thrilling 124-123 win over the South Bay Lakers in Overtime on Saturday.
For much of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense has been elite. During their 24-1 start, the Thunder allowed 103.3 points per 100 possessions -- by far the best mark in the league.
Since dropping four out of its last six games, Oklahoma City has gotten back on track with two wins over Eastern Conference foes. Even during the wins, some of the inconsistencies and trouble spots that plagued the Thunder during losses were still evident.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
While the Oklahoma City Thunder are still the top team in the NBA, it's no secret that Mark Daigneault's squad has had a few struggles recently. In addition to a trio of losses at the hands of San Antonio, including a 15-point defeat and another by 20 points, OKC has also lost to Minnesota in the past few weeks after starting the season 24-1.
On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up another win with a 140-129 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. It was another outstanding game for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 39 points to go along with six rebounds and six assists in the win.
Oklahoma City is still at the top of the league, but its outside shooting numbers are becoming more concerning. The Thunder got back into the win column on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers and followed that up with a hard-fought Monday night win over the Atlanta Hawks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder can breathe a sigh of relief as they walk out of their previous back-to-back series with two wins added to their record. OKC needed this string of wins after dropping two games in a row to the San Antonio Spurs. A common factor in Oklahoma City’s wins and losses has been the presence of Ajay Mitchell on the court.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 140-129 home victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The Thunder outscored the Hawks 70-36 in the paint.
The Oklahoma City Thunder easily defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 129-104 on Sunday evening. Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander used the opportunity to preview an upcoming colorway of his first signature Converse basketball shoes.
When Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren broke into the league in 2023, after missing his first season due to injury, he was wiry and had plenty of room to grow physically.
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped their two-game losing streak on Sunday. The Thunder defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 129-104 after suffering consecutive losses to the San Antonio Spurs.
OKLAHOMA CITY — After missing the first 19 games of the season, due to undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Jalen Williams made his season debut in late November.
Just a couple of weeks ago, Oklahoma City Thunder was believed to be capable of setting the NBA record for wins in a season. Fast forward to today, and some serious questions surround the defending NBA champions and their hopes of repeating last season’s success.
Since starting the season 24-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder have gone 2-4, with three of those losses coming at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. Just six games ago, the Thunder looked to be on pace for the best regular season in NBA history.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have started the season at a historical pace, then lost three of their last five games, standing at 26-4. The Thunder possesses a few areas that need improvement.