Oklahoma City Thunder Sets New NBA Scoring Record in Game 4 Victory
In a historic moment on Friday, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers, establishing themselves as the highest-scoring team in NBA history. With this win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Thunder surpassed the previous record set by the Golden State Warriors in the 2018-19 season, totaling 12,162 points across regular-season and playoff games.
The pivotal point came in the third quarter, when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free throw marked the Thunder’s 68th point needed to break the record. The Warriors had held the distinction with 12,161 points scored over 104 games, while the Thunder achieved this milestone in just 102 games, not including their earlier NBA Cup championship game.
Oklahoma City’s remarkable season has seen them set a franchise record with 68 regular-season wins. If they secure the NBA title, they will join elite company as the fourth team in history to reach at least 84 total wins in a single season, a milestone previously achieved only by the Warriors and the Chicago Bulls.
While the Thunder finished fourth in points per game during the regular season, their efficiency across the entirety of the season has been unprecedented. With this scoring record, the Thunder have solidified their place in NBA history, even as they continue to push for the championship title.
As the finals unfold, basketball fans eagerly anticipate whether the Thunder will cap off a groundbreaking season with a championship victory, further enhancing their historical achievements.
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