US EditionThe Thunder, Now 24-1, Really Look Like They're Going to Break Warriors' 73-Win Record
The Thunder's +17.5 scoring margin through 25 games is the largest ever, matching the 2015-16 Warriors' start and positioning them to challenge the 73-win record.
- On Wednesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder tied the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors' 25-game start at 24-1 after routing the Phoenix Suns in Oklahoma City.
- Oklahoma City's dominance stems from outscoring opponents by +17.5 through 25 games, with defense forcing turnovers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading clutch points despite limited fourth-quarter minutes.
- In the NBA Cup win, Oklahoma City led by as many as 53 points and held a 128-78 advantage late, with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 28 points in 27 minutes.
- The victory also extended a franchise-record 16-game streak, and Caesars prices the Thunder's over 73.5 wins at +325, with some predicting they could reach 74 wins.
- By tying the Warriors' start, critics and observers question if Golden State Warriors' 73-win single-season record is at risk, though injuries remain the obvious X-factor.
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