Oklahoma City thunder Set New NBA Inter-Conference Record

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder have etched their name in ‍NBA history, securing a new league record for inter-conference dominance. With a remarkable 28-1 record against Eastern Conference opponents this season, the Thunder surpassed the previous best marks held by the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors, the 2006-2007 Dallas Mavericks, and the 1999-2000 Los Angeles Lakers.

Thunder’s dominance Against the East

oklahoma⁣ City’s stellar performance against the Eastern Conference was highlighted by a‍ recent 145-117 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Their only loss against the East came on January 8 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their inter-conference record represents the best in NBA history, with 15 home ‍games and 15 away games against each rival in the opposite⁤ conference.

Chasing history ‍and Championship Aspirations

The Thunder’s success this season extends beyond inter-conference‌ play. Their average point differential of 13 points per game could also set a ​new ⁤NBA record, surpassing the 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers’ +12.28. Historically, teams with similar ⁣records through 75 ‌games have often gone on to win the NBA Championship.Of the eight teams with a 63-12 record ⁢at this point in the season, only the 2015-2016 Warriors and the 2015-2016 San Antonio Spurs failed to win the title.

Playoff Outlook

While the Thunder have already clinched the top spot in the Western Conference ⁤with a significant lead over the Houston Rockets, they are still vying ⁢for the best overall record in the NBA. With seven ​games‌ remaining, their 63-12 record ​could be surpassed by the⁢ Cleveland Cavaliers’ 60-15 mark, possibly impacting home-court ⁢advantage in a potential NBA Finals matchup.

Oklahoma City will face the Detroit Pistons‌ at home on Wednesday, April 2, hoping‍ to solidify their ‍past season.