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Thunder Join NBA Playoff History With Another Series Sweep

Thunder Join NBA Playoff History With Another Series Sweep

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first two NBA playoff series without losing a game, achieving a rare 8-0 start. This makes them the 11th team in NBA history to begin the postseason with eight straight wins.

Key Facts

  • The Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns in the first-round playoff series without losing a game.
  • They also swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round, winning four straight games.
  • Their 8-0 start places them among only 11 NBA teams to ever do this at the beginning of the playoffs.
  • Only 4 of the previous 10 teams with such a start went on to win the NBA championship.
  • The 2017 Golden State Warriors hold the best playoff record, finishing 16-1.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points in the Thunder’s Game 4 win against the Lakers.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander said the team has done well so far but recognized harder challenges are ahead.
  • The Thunder are the reigning NBA champions.
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