There is still quite a ways to go in the 2025-26 NBA season, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a historic start.
If they keep this up, they could be a legitimate threat to the Golden State Warriors’ single-season wins record of 73.
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Only two teams in league history have won more than 70 games in a single season. The first was the Chicago Bulls during the 1995-96 campaign, when they won 72 games. The Warriors broke that record by one in 2016. The Bulls won the NBA championship in their record-breaking season, while the Warriors ultimately fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers during their Finals run.
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The reigning NBA champion Thunder are currently on a 14-game winning streak after blowing out the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, and have now won 22 of their first 23 games. Their only loss was to the Portland Trail Blazers by two points. They’ve also won their contests by an average of more than 15 points, which would be the highest mark in NBA history.
Again, it’s early. A lot can change between now and April. But the Thunder’s hot start is something to keep an eye on. Here’s everything you need to know about the Thunder’s quest to set the NBA’s single-season wins record.
OKC’s current pace: 78 wins
Most wins in NBA history, single season
73: Golden State Warriors, 2015-16
72: Chicago Bulls, 1995-96
69: Chicago Bulls, 1996-97
69: Los Angeles Lakers, 1971-72
68: Oklahoma City Thunder, 2024-25
68: Boston Celtics, 1972-73
68: Philadelphia 76ers, 1966-67
Thunder vs. ‘95-96 Bulls vs. ‘15-16 Warriors
Record after 22 games
‘25-26 Thunder: 22-1 (.957)
‘95-96 Bulls: 20-2 (.909)
‘15-16 Warriors: 22-0 (1.000)
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Longest win streak
‘25-26 Thunder: 14
‘95-96 Bulls: 18
‘15-16 Warriors: 24
SGA vs. MJ vs. Steph
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.8 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 6.4 APG (23 games)
Michael Jordan: 30.4 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 4.3 APG (82 games)
Stephen Curry: 30.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 6.7 APG (79 games)
OKC’s upcoming schedule
Dec. 7: at Jazz
Dec. 10: vs. Suns (NBA Cup)
Dec. 13: NBA Cup semifinal
Dec. 16: NBA Cup final
Dec. 17: vs. Clippers
Full schedule
Tracking Thunder’s historic start
Largest average margin of victory in a season
‘25-26 Thunder: 15.57
‘24-25 Thunder: 12.87
‘71-72 Lakers: 12.28
‘70-71 Bucks: 12.26
‘95-96 Bulls: 12.24
Highest net rating in a season
‘25-26 Thunder: 15.4
‘95-96 Bulls: 13.4
‘24-25 Thunder: 12.8
‘96-97 Bulls: 12.0
‘25-26 Rockets: 11.9