Oklahoma City Thunder’s Championship Campaign
The Oklahoma City Thunder have launched their campaign for a second consecutive NBA championship with remarkable momentum. Last season’s Most Valuable Player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is delivering top-notch performances, recently achieving a remarkable milestone by scoring at least 20 points in his 93rd straight game. This feat places him just behind NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, who holds the longest such streak at 126 games.
Impressive Winning Streak
Currently riding an impressive 12-game winning streak, the Thunder are boasting an outstanding record of 20 wins and only 1 loss, making them just the fourth franchise in NBA history to secure at least 20 victories in their first 21 games of the season. Their only setback occurred earlier in November when they narrowly lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-119. In the record books, only the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors (21-0 start), the 1993-94 Houston Rockets (20-1), and the 1969-70 New York Knicks (also 20-1) have matched this remarkable achievement. History also shows that the 2015-16 Warriors, despite their phenomenal regular-season performance, fell short of clinching the championship.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Dominance
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is proving that his MVP performance was no mere fluke, currently leading the league with an average of 32.5 points per game. He tops multiple statistical categories, including total points (683), field goal attempts (225), and free throw attempts and makes (213 and 189 respectively). Recently, fourth-year guard Jalen Williams returned to the lineup from injury, contributing to the Thunder’s success in a recent game against Phoenix, which they won decisively.
League Dominance
At this juncture, the Thunder are dominating the league, holding the best record in the NBA, and they excel defensively, ranking first in defensive efficiency (101.7) while allowing the fewest points per game (106.7). Offensively, they are also a force to be reckoned with, sitting third in points per game (122.2) and fourth in offensive efficiency (117.4).
Looking Ahead
With such a remarkable start, the Oklahoma City Thunder are setting the stage for potential historic achievements throughout the season. Their next challenge comes in the form of the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday at the Chase Center in San Francisco, an encounter that could further solidify their early dominance in the league.
