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The Thunder are once again the scariest team in the NBA. Oklahoma City put on a clinic once again in its 124-95 win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

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OKC Thunder Contributed to Soaring Christmas Day Ratings

Christmas Day has always been a marquee day for the NBA. So many of the game's legends have suited up on Christmas Day, and it has become a sports tradition to watch basketball during the holiday.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 31

Oklahoma City Looks to Close Out Season Series With Win Over Portland Trail Blazers

The Oklahoma City Thunder has been able to manufacture some momentum after a demoralizing loss to San Antonio at home back on Christmas Day. A win over

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 31

OKC Thunder Reveal Starters Against Portland Trail Blazers

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Portland Trail Blazers in the Thunder's annual New Year's Eve contest. The Bricktown Ballers are 13-4 on this Holiday as it has been a staple in Oklahoma City since the team relocated from Seattle.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 31

OKC Thunder Will See Chet Holmgren Find Consistency

This season has been All-Star caliber for Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren. In the first fan voting returns, he checks in at No. 19, with eyes on his first mid-winter classic invite.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 31

Should OKC Thunder Look to Trade Fourth-Year Wing Ousmane Dieng?

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.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 31

What to Watch For in OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers

A tradition unlike any other, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers on New Year's Eve with this being an annual home game for OKC since relocating to Bricktown.

NBA News / Heartland Sports / December 31

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Hosts Trail Blazers as Heavy Favorite on NYE

Oklahoma City's defense has struggled as of late, but I see that turning around against a depleted Portland squad. Deni Avdija has had his way with plenty of teams this season—primarily due to a generous whistle that gets him to the free-throw line—but he managed just 11 points the last time he was in OKC.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 30

OKC Thunder Resisted Temptation Against Atlanta Hawks

"Chaos!" Nickeil Alexander-Walker shouted coming down the floor as described by Thunder defensive ace Alex Caruso post game. The Oklahoma City swingman

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 30

OKC Thunder Still Down Key Front Court Members vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Oklahoma City Thunder wrap up their four game Holiday Home Stand by continuing their New Year's Eve tradition on Wednesday night, welcoming in the Portland Trail Blazers to the Paycom Center before jetting out for a two-game West Coast road swing.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 30

OKC Thunder Needs to Pick Up Defensive Intensity

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.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 30

How Nikola Jokic Injury Impacts OKC Thunder

When Nikola Jokic's leg buckled and his back slammed on the hardwood in South Beach, it looked bad. No one could stop their mind from fearing the worst as he held his knee in pain and hobbled to the locker room.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 30

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add High-Profile Prospect in Top 5

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 30

OKC Thunder Continue to Have 3-Point Shooting Problem

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.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 30

Kevin Durant could not believe Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s ‘god-like’ moment in Thunder vs Hawks

Kevin Durant was absolutely shocked by something Nickeil Alexander-Walker did against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Alexander-Walker put up 30 points, four rebounds, and five assists, but the Hawks still lost 140-129 to the defending champions.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 29

Quick Takeaways From the OKC Thunder's Back-to-back Win over the Hawks

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks 140-129 on Monday night at Paycom Center on the second night of a back-to-back. The Thunder needed to conquer a barrage of 25 made Hawks three-pointers in the back-and-forth win.

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OKC Thunder Bench Can Change Games Moving Forward

Oklahoma City’s offense was starting to experience some of the same issues that plagued the Thunder a season ago — especially in the postseason. And plagued might not even be the right word, considering the Thunder still ended up overcoming everything and winning the NBA Finals.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 29

OKC Thunder Shorthanded Starting Five vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night with each team battling through plenty of injuries. Oklahoma City is without Isaiah Hartenstein who is dealing with a right soleus calf strain that was aggravated on Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 29

OKC Thunder Bench Boss Gives Update on Nikola Topic

Earlier this season, on Oct. 30, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that rookie guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. The OKC Thunder selected Topic with the No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 29

Early Returns Suggest OKC Thunder In Line For Multiple All-Stars

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a 27-5 start this season, sitting atop the NBA. The OKC Thunder got off to the best start in NBA history at 24-1 before hitting a rough patch over the last two weeks.

'Looking at My Enormous Wallet of Trade Assets': Rachel Nichols Believes Thunder Should Be Active This Trade Deadline

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.