OKC Thunder On Historic Defensive Pace to Start Season

Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Denver Nuggets vs. OKC Thunder
With that performance, Jokic became one of two players over the last 40 seasons to post a stat line of 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 15+ assists. The other player? His current teammate Russell Westbrook.
OKC Thunder off to historic start with dominant 7-0 record to begin 2024-25 season
Still, the Oklahoma City Thunder 's 7-0 start represents a quick pace at the start of the lengthy race. The Thunder have won seven in a row to begin their 2024-25 season. Even considering the offseason hype OKC received, the strong start has surprised everybody a little bit.
What history says about OKC Thunder's undefeated start to 2024-25 NBA season
Forty-three teams in NBA history have started a season 7-0. Only one of them, the 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder, have won their first seven games all by double digits. The Thunder’s closest game — a 105-93 win over the Spurs on Oct. 30 — wasn’t at all close.
NBA early-season overreactions: Thunder’s awesome defense, Bucks’ panic and more
It wasn’t expected when Coulibaly entered the NBA a season ago, beginning his pro career not thought to have scoring chops. He improved as Year 1 progressed, but what he’s done through the Washington Wizards’ first six games is new.
Thunder make NBA history amid 7-0 start
The Thunder (7-0) are among 44 teams in NBA history, including this year's Cavaliers, who've begun a season with seven consecutive victories, but they also have a key distinction separating them from those other squads.
OKC Thunder On Historic Defensive Pace to Start the Season
Oklahoma City has cruised to a 7-0 start without a real test. The Thunder has simply dominated the competition, winning all seven games by double digits. Oklaho
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What Must the OKC Thunder do to Bounce Back After Its First Loss?
Frustratingly for the OKC Thunder, it dropped its first game of the season to the Denver Nuggets, falling 124-122. OKC ...
OKC Thunder Has to Get to the Free Throw Line to Fix Offensive Woes
The Oklahoma City Thunder are dead last in the Free Throw Attempts per game category which could be the cause of thier slowed ...
Short-handed Nuggets hand OKC Thunder its first loss of season without Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault called three timeouts during the ... “We’re both a little psycho in the head.” When OKC ...
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder cruise past Clippers move to 6-0 for first time
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With the same stale face, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander described the Thunder’s latest feat as ...
OKC Thunder Need Alex Caruso's Offense to Come Around
Oklahoma City’s offseason trade has resulted in a stifling defense, but it also expected a larger impact on the other end. On ...
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder roll past Portland Trail Blazers to improve to 5-0
With 5:52 to play in the third, the Thunder led by just two points. Then Dort reminded OKC of who it’s been. Forceful ...
Why Alex Caruso, OKC Thunder aren't concerned with guard's slow offensive start
Alex Caruso can tell you why his offensive start with the Oklahoma City Thunder, at least in terms of efficiency, hasn’t been ...
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Russell Westbrook sends bold message to OKC Thunder, proclaims Nuggets are better
That makes his comments after the Thunder's first loss interesting. The Denver Nuggets snapped OKC's historic 7-0 start to the year in a close contest. With Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon out, the ...
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The last time the OKC Thunder started a season 5-0, they made the NBA Finals
Opposing teams and their top scorers have been blanketed. OKC is the first team since 1989 to record 65-plus steals and ...
Chet Holmgren’s frank assessment of OKC’s 7-0 unbeaten run coming to an end against Denver
Addressing their first loss of the 2024-25 season, OKC’s Chet Holmgren looked to move past this meeting with Denver quickly but not without attending to their shortcomings. Though the 7’ center had a ...