As high as those expectations were, the Thunder has shattered them thus far. At 30-5 and riding a 15-game winning streak, OKC is once again at the top of the West with a 6.5-game

The fifth of those players did so in the Oklahoma City Thunder era, guard alum James Harden. After ending his college career at Arizona State, Harden was picked up with the third overall selection of the 2009 NBA draft by the Thunder.

Through 35 games in the 2024-25 regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at an aesthetically pleasing 30-5. A franchise-record 15-game win streak has catapulted them to the top seed and a seven-game cushion.

Oklahoma City's recent wins against the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have catapulted the Thunder to championship contenders in the eyes of national media.

Alexander's 33 points push the Thunder past the Celtics to extend their win streak to 15 games.