The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite early season injuries to key players like Jalen Williams, started their championship defense with an 8-0 record. Their undefeated streak ended in Portland, where they lost after squandering a 22-point lead, leading to questions about how they would respond.
Following this loss, the Thunder embarked on a dominant four-game winning streak, erasing any doubts about their championship caliber. They defeated the Kings by 31 points, the Grizzlies by 14 (after a slow start), the Warriors by 24, and dismantled the Lakers in a blowout victory with a 32-point halftime lead.
This impressive stretch saw the Thunder achieve a point differential of 24.5 points, indicating their offense has started clicking to complement their strong defense. The team now boasts a 12-1 record, the best in the NBA, even without significant contributions from Jalen Williams, and with Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort missing games. Their strong performance highlights continue... download the app to read more
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