Dominant Thunder break NBA record, eye more NBA history

OKC is also on pace to finish with the largest point differential (and net rating) in NBA history. As of Tuesday, they've outscored opponents by an average of 13.36 points, which is more than a point clear of the '71-'72 Lakers (12.28) and '70-'71 Bucks (12.26). Even the 73-9 Warriors beat opponents by an average of 11.63 points.

Thunder can also become only the third 70-win team in NBA history if they can go 7-0 in their final 10 games. Unless they rest all their starters, the milestone is within reach. Scratch that, they've been drubbing teams even without key starters in recent weeks, going 19-2 since the All-Star break. Nothing is beyond reach for this spirited bunch.

It's going to take a bit for everyone to process what this OKC team, the youngest 60-win team ever, has achieved this season. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. continue to be disrespected, and understandably so. This team won't get its fair share of credit unless the regular-season dominance translates to the playoffs. 

At least the oddsmakers don't consider OKC a regular-season wonder. After trailing the Celtics all season, the Thunder are now officially the odds-on favorites to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June. The shift in odds is monumental since the C's have been favored to win it all since Oct. 2023, which predates their title victory in 2024.