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Thunder's 9-1 Start Fuels Championship Aspirations

11/9/2025

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a strong 9-1 record in the 2025-26 NBA season as they pursue back-to-back championships.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stated the team is focused on improvement, acknowledging they did not perform at their best during the playoffs.
Coach Mark Daigneault promotes a mindset of treating this season as if they lost in the second round last year.
The Thunder lead the league with a 106.4 defensive rating and maintain a solid offense despite missing Jalen Williams.

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Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a strong 9-1 record in the 2025-26 NBA season as they pursue back-to-back championships.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stated the team is focused on improvement, acknowledging they did not perform at their best during the playoffs.
Coach Mark Daigneault promotes a mindset of treating this season as if they lost in the second round last year.
The Thunder lead the league with a 106.4 defensive rating and maintain a solid offense despite missing Jalen Williams.