There is still quite a ways to go in the 2025-26 NBA season, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are off a great start.
Though they’ve fallen off their scorching pace to start the season, they still could threaten 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 were on a good pace, but a recent loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and three losses to the San Antonio Spurs, have left them behind pace to hit the mark.
It’s still early. A lot can change between now and April. But the Thunder’s campaign is definitely 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: 69.9 wins
OKC’s last game
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 34 games
‘25-26 Thunder: 29-5 (.844)
‘95-96 Bulls: 31-3 (.906)
‘15-16 Warriors: 32-2 (.934)
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Longest win streak
‘25-26 Thunder: 16
‘95-96 Bulls: 18
‘15-16 Warriors: 24
SGA vs. MJ vs. StephÂ
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.12 PPG, 4.73 RPG, 6.39 APG (34games)
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
Jan. 2: at Warriors
Jan. 4: at Suns
Jan 5: vs. Hornets
Full schedule
Tracking Thunder’s historic start
Largest average margin of victory in a season
‘25-26 Thunder: 14.6
‘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: 14.4
‘95-96 Bulls: 13.4
‘24-25 Thunder: 12.8
‘96-97 Bulls: 12.0
‘25-26 Rockets: 11.9
