The Denver Nuggets are likely the Oklahoma City Thunder's biggest threat this season.

On Nov. 5, the Thunder rocked up to the Moda Center in Portland for the second night of a back-to-back with travel. The night before, Oklahoma City had defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 126-107, while the Blazers had been idle after losing to the Los Angeles Lakers two nights earlier.

Oklahoma City Thunder Jalen Williams is set to return to the court after recovering from an injury sustained during the 2025 season.ESPN's Shams Charania has co

As a big matchup between the Thunder and Mavericks looms, let's look back as to the last time these two teams met in the playoffs and how that relates to Oklahoma City's current success.

"If you look at them after the game, it look like they just came from a barbecue. Like, they hanging out," UD said after the Thunder's 138-89 win over the Suns, which gave them a 24-1 record, tying the Golden State Warriors for the best start in NBA history.

The Thunder are about to host the streaking Mavericks this Friday night at Paycom Center, but with some OKC players not expected to play.

A quarter into the NBA season, the defending champion Thunder have separated themselves from the field, while surprise contenders and unexpected disappointments reshape the early playoff landscape.

A popular NBA podcast recently divvied up percentage chances to claim the 2026 NBA title, with Oklahoma City leading the way.