"The defending champions entered and departed San Francisco with one loss on their record. Their 21-1 mark spoke volumes about how overwhelming Oklahoma City had been to that point, with the team blowing away the competition by an average of 15 points per game. Talk of the Thunder equaling or exceeding the 2015-16 Warriors' NBA record of 73-9 was deafening, and Green's postgame words of wisdom barely registered."
"The Thunder eventually reached 24-1 two of those coming over the Warriors before four losses six games knocked them off their record pace. And with those four losses, their odds of winning 74 games is, realistically, zero percent. Oklahoma City, who entered Friday night's return trip to the Bay Area with a 29-5 record, remains a juggernaut and championship favorite."
Oklahoma City began the season with an overwhelming start, reaching 21-1 and later 24-1 while beating opponents by an average of 15 points per game. Early talk compared the team to the 2015-16 Warriors and suggested a run at the all-time 73-win mark. A stretch of four losses in six games ended realistic hopes of reaching 74 wins. The Thunder remained 29-5 and continued as a juggernaut and championship favorite, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and numerous talented wings. Historical examples show strong starts often slow, yet titles remain possible.
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