It was already understood that the OKC Thunder have been off to a hot start to the 2025-26 season. However, following Sunday's 123-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, they are now officially amid one for the record books.
Oklahoma City has become just the fourth team in league history to start a campaign with a 20-1 record or better through the first 21 games played, joining the 2015-16 Warriors, 1993-94 Rockets, and 1969-70 Knicks.
On its own, this feat is exciting on account of the fact that all three of these clubs would go on to reach the Finals during their respective years, suggesting that, if history is any indication, the Thunder's case for becoming the first team to repeat as NBA Champions since 2019 has now only grown stronger.