Thunder Shatter NBA Records with Dominant 68-14 Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024-25 season will be etched in NBA history. With a remarkable 68-14 record, the team has not only clinched the Western Conference title by a commanding 16 games, but they have also redefined what’s possible in terms of offensive dominance.
A Historic Point Differential
What truly sets this season apart is the Thunder’s unprecedented point differential. They outscored opponents by a staggering 12.9 points per game, surpassing the previous record of 12.3 held by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers. For the entire regular season, Oklahoma City amassed a mind-boggling point advantage of 1,055.
Comparing to Basketball Royalty
- 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers (12.3 point-per-game differential)
- 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks (12.3)
- 1995-96 Chicago Bulls (12.2)
- 2016-17 Golden State Warriors (11.6)
- 2022-23 Boston Celtics (11.3)
Notably, every team listed above went on to win their respective NBA Championships, highlighting the direct correlation between dominance on offense and championship success. The Thunder’s performance certainly suggests they’re poised for a deep playoff run.
Coaching Perspective
“We can appreciate and be grateful for the things we’ve accomplished and still be hungry,” said Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault.
Franchise record for wins is a great accomplishment. Some of the other things we’ve accomplished together are great accomplishments. We don’t take them lightly. We’re grateful for them and we can still be hungry despite that. It was an unbelievable regular season. It was a special group of guys that deserve these sort of things.
Looking Ahead to the Playoffs
The Thunder’s regular season dominance has positioned them as the clear favorites to win the NBA championship. They are scheduled to open the playoffs on April 20th against one of Golden State, Memphis, Sacramento or Dallas. The team’s exceptional consistency and explosive offense represent a formidable challenge for any opponent.