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Thunder Break Incredible 2016 Warriors And 2000 Lakers Record With Win Over Bulls

The OKC Thunder are on a historical pace of winning, breaking a record last set by the 73-9 Golden State Warriors with their win over the Chicago Bulls.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Apr 1, 2025
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The OKC Thunder didn’t break a sweat in their 145-117 win over the Chicago Bulls, the franchise that picked up two shock wins over the Los Angeles Lakers recently. This was their 28th win against the East this season, losing just one game to the opposite conference all season.

OKC’s 28-1 record solidifies a new NBA milestone for the best record against an opposing conference in NBA history.

Before OKC’s accomplishment, the record was a three-way tie between the 2016 Warriors, the 2007 Dallas Mavericks, and the 2000 Lakers. The only one of them to win a title the season they accomplished this feat were the Lakers, so this stat doesn’t prove anything about what the team can accomplish in the Playoffs.

The Thunder’s only loss to an Eastern Conference opponent came on January 8, 2025, when they lost a hard-fought battle against the East’s No. 1 seed, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Outside of them, the Thunder have dispatched every team from the East that’s been put in front of them. 

OKC’s last East opponent of the season will be the Detroit Pistons, giving them an opportunity to end the season with a 29-1 record against the East. The game will be on Tuesday, so it’ll be an interesting challenge, to say the least. This record might stand for years to come, given how incredible an accomplishment it is.

Their 35-11 record against Western teams is currently the best in the Conference, although the Lakers are pretty competitive on that front with a 31-13 record themselves. 

The Thunder are tied with the legendary 1996 Chicago Bulls for net rating over the season, so this might be the most obvious championship contender we’ve seen in years. They could still end the season with 70 wins as well, a mark that hasn’t been reached since the Warriors did it in 2016.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making his MVP case unbeatable, with the award all but sealed up in his favor. Leading OKC with 32.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists averages in such an incredible season when he’s had co-stars like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Isaiah Hartenstein miss chunks of time over the year.

OKC is currently 63-12, having already sealed up the No. 1 seed in the West with a 14-game lead. This is their season to finally ascend to the championship. Even if they don’t, their young roster can only improve, and they have a massive set of future assets in their control to adjust the roster as they need.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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