Thunder’s Quest for 70 Wins Stopped by Rockets
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma City Thunder, who secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference weeks ago, aimed to make history by joining the exclusive 70-win club. Unfortunately, their hopes were dashed on Friday night as they fell to the Houston Rockets, 125-111, finishing the contest with a record of 64-13.
The Thunder entered the game riding an impressive 11-game winning streak, having won 18 of their last 19 matchups. Since the All-Star break, the team had suffered just two losses, both at home. Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun were standout performers for the Rockets, combining for 65 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. contributed significantly with nine points and a game-high 17 rebounds.
The Thunder initially took the lead with a 3-pointer from Chet Holmgren; however, momentum quickly shifted. The Rockets seized control, establishing a double-digit lead by the end of the first quarter. At one point, the Thunder trailed by 23 points. Despite efforts to rally, with Jalen Williams leading OKC with 33 points, they couldn’t close the gap, coming as close as nine points before the game concluded.
While the loss ended their pursuit of 70 wins—an accomplishment achieved only by the 2015-16 Warriors and 1995-96 Bulls—the Thunder remain at the top of the NBA standings. The Rockets, now 51-27, find themselves well behind at 13.5 games back.
The quest for a historical season continues, with the Thunder now striving to solidify their position as a formidable playoff contender in the final weeks.
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