The Oklahoma City Thunder, playing at the league's fastest offensive pace, have won 20 games in their first 29 games of the season, marking their best start since 2015-16. They are second in the Western Conference standings with a 20-9 record, having won 7 of their last 9 games. The team's ability to force turnovers on defense and avoid committing turnovers on offense has been a key factor in their success. Despite their young roster, players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams have been performing exceptionally well, contributing to the Thunder's impressive performance.
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After last night’s game in which they committed only 4 turnovers while forcing 18, OKC is 1st in the league in forcing turnovers on defense, and 2nd in the league at not committing turnovers on offense. (TOV% per @cleantheglass)
West standings update ‼️ For the 1st time since 2015-16, the Thunder have won 20 games in their first 29 games of a season! For more, download the NBA App: 📲https://t.co/oRfhdB9x5m https://t.co/PZGsh09L4j
It's hard to believe the Thunder are on pace for 57 wins with as much youth as they have. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is already an MVP candidate, Chet Holmgren is an All-Defense candidate as a rookie, and Jalen Williams is one of the league's best young players. All three of… https://t.co/CfGwds8ufY
The Thunder are second in the Western Conference standings (20-9) after beating the Knicks ⚡️ OKC has won 7 of their last 9 games. https://t.co/ladRN1odgP
The Thunder are second in the Western Conference standings (20-9) after beating the Knicks ⚡️ OKC has won 7 of their last 9 games. https://t.co/y9CeLMcawO
OKC plays at the league's fastest offensive pace (13.5 seconds per possession, tied with Indy), and they just matched an NBA season-low 4 turnovers tonight... in a back-to-back set. They are very, very good.