The Oklahoma City Thunder made NBA history with a remarkable regular season performance, finishing with a 68-14 record and outscoring opponents by a record-breaking 12.9 points per game. This scoring differential surpassed the previous record set by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant achievement in the league's history.
Under the leadership of coach Mark Daigneault, the Thunder's dominant season saw them clinch the top seed in the West by a substantial 16-game margin over the second-placed Houston Rockets. Their exceptional performance tied them with the 1972-73 Boston Celtics for the sixth-best record in NBA history, highlighting their impressive accomplishments. Despite their success, Daigneault emphasized the team's hunger for continued success as they prepared for the playoffs as favorites to win the NBA title.