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Thunder Chasing 73 Wins with Historic 24-1 Start

12/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, pursue the NBA single-season wins record of 73 set by the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors.
The Thunder own a 24-1 start, tying the Warriors for the best start in NBA history.
They aim to extend their 16-game winning streak in NBA Cup semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs.
The team focuses on improving each game and ignoring distractions.

History

Historical Context

The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record with 73 wins during the 2015-16 season, surpassing the previous record of 72 wins held by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Led by Stephen Curry, who made 402 three-pointers, this achievement transformed basketball expectations. Currently, the Oklahoma City Thunder's strong start reflects the ongoing evolution of competitive strategies in the league, potentially reshaping future benchmarks.

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Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, pursue the NBA single-season wins record of 73 set by the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors.
The Thunder own a 24-1 start, tying the Warriors for the best start in NBA history.
They aim to extend their 16-game winning streak in NBA Cup semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs.
The team focuses on improving each game and ignoring distractions.

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