Thunder Make History With +1,243 Point Differential, Highest Ever In a Single Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t just win the 2025 NBA championship; they carved their name into the history books with one of the most dominant statistical seasons in NBA history. Over the course of 105 games, spanning the regular season and playoffs, the Thunder outscored their opponents by a staggering 1,243 points, the highest cumulative point differential ever recorded in a single season. 

No team, not the dynastic Warriors, not the juggernaut Bulls, has ever steamrolled opponents quite like this.

Their average point differential per game for the entire season was 11.8, placing them fourth all-time behind only the 1971–72 Lakers, 1995–96 Bulls, and 2016–17 Warriors. 

But if you look strictly at regular-season play, the Thunder sit at the very top, 12.87 points per game, the highest ever recorded in NBA history. That figure alone speaks volumes about how relentless, efficient, and deep this young Thunder squad was throughout the season.

OKC's total of 84 wins also places them in elite company. Only the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors (88-18), the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls (87-13), and the 1996-97 Bulls (84-17) have hit that threshold. The Thunder now joins those legends, not just as champions, but as one of the winningest teams in NBA history.

Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers was the final stamp. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2025 league and Finals MVP, put up 29 points and 12 assists as the Thunder defeated Indiana 103-91. 

His counterpart, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a devastating Achilles injury just seven minutes into the game, a moment that dramatically shifted the night’s tone. But the Thunder remained unfazed.

Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams combined for 38 points, once again proving why they are the most dynamic young trio in basketball. The Thunder outscored Indiana 34-20 in the third quarter, turning a tight game into a runaway, and ultimately sealing their first championship in the Oklahoma City era. 

It was a full-circle moment for a franchise that began its rebuild by trading away superstars, only to find new ones through patience and draft precision.

OKC also became just the second-youngest team in NBA history to win a title, with an average age of 25.6 years. 

The Thunder’s dominant season, historic point differential, and balanced roster suggest that this may not be a one-time celebration. With a core of Shai, Chet, Jalen, and a war chest of future picks, this could be just the start of a dynasty.

From rebuilding to breaking records—the Thunder didn’t just win the title. They redefined what dominance looks like in the modern NBA.