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Thunder Chase 10th Straight Win Against Nets Tonight

3/19/2026

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Summary

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The Oklahoma City Thunder aim for a 10th consecutive win when they face the Brooklyn Nets on March 18, 2026.
The Thunder stand 54-15 after beating the Orlando Magic 113-108, led by Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 40 points.
The Thunder's Chet Holmgren is questionable with a hip contusion, and Nets' Isaiah Hartenstein and Thunder's Lu Dort are ruled out.
The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at Barclays Center.

History

Historical Context

In 1976, the NBA merged with the American Basketball Association (ABA), adding four teams: the New York Nets, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, and Denver Nuggets, expanding the league to 22 franchises. This merger marked a pivotal moment in professional basketball, enhancing competition and visibility, as exemplified by the Oklahoma City Thunder, originally the Seattle SuperSonics, who now showcase talents like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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Story summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder aim for a 10th consecutive win when they face the Brooklyn Nets on March 18, 2026.
The Thunder stand 54-15 after beating the Orlando Magic 113-108, led by Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 40 points.
The Thunder's Chet Holmgren is questionable with a hip contusion, and Nets' Isaiah Hartenstein and Thunder's Lu Dort are ruled out.
The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at Barclays Center.

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