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Thunder Reign Supreme: OKC Poised to Repeat as NBA Champions
28 Aug
Summary
- Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2024-25 NBA championship with a historic 68-14 record
- Thunder retained their core roster, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren
- Thunder and Warriors scheduled for 4 regular-season matchups, 3 on national TV
As the NBA takes a break, the league has recently unveiled its full 2025-26 regular season schedule. One of the most intriguing storylines is the continued dominance of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are poised to defend their NBA championship.
The Thunder had a historic 2024-25 season, posting a remarkable 68-14 record and claiming the Larry O'Brien trophy. With their core roster largely intact, the team is widely expected to be a popular pick to repeat as champions. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren have all been signed to contract extensions, ensuring the Thunder's key players will remain in OKC for the foreseeable future.
The NBA has fully embraced the Thunder's success, scheduling the team for a league-high 34 national television games, tying them with the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks. Three of those nationally televised games will feature the Thunder squaring off against the Warriors, a matchup that is sure to captivate basketball fans.
The Thunder and Warriors are set to face off four times during the 2025-26 regular season, with three of those games being broadcast nationally. The first matchup will take place on November 11th, when the Thunder host the Warriors in a locally-aired contest. The teams will then meet again on December 2nd, with the game airing on NBC and Peacock, followed by a January 2nd showdown in San Francisco that will be broadcast on Amazon Prime. The final regular-season clash between the two powerhouses will occur on March 7th, with the game being televised on ABC.
