On Wednesday night, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals. For the first time since 2012, Oklahoma City is taking part in the NBA Finals.
During the 2025 postseason, lightning dominated at home. Posted on X, Ringer Bill Simmons noted that OKC is nine home playoff games starting from +231. Additionally, there are five wins of 30 points or more, including a 30-point victory on Wednesday. The Thunder are waiting for the winner of the Pacers vs. Knicks series, where Indiana took a 3-1 lead.
Oklahoma City outperforms opponents 231 points throughout nine home playoff games
OKC is 8-1 at home in the playoffs.
They won these eight games with 51, 19, 43, 7, 32, 36, 15, 30.
1 loss (Denver, Game 1) – They were nine years old with three minutes left, losing in two.
So they’re +231 in nine home games.
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– Billsimmons (@billsimmons) May 29, 2025
It was a historic season for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2024-25. Their 68-14 record was the best in the NBA during the regular season. On top of that, their +12.9 point differential set up a new NBA record. The Thunder continues to dominate it at home in the postseason. Through nine games in the 2025 playoffs, OKC outperforms its 231-point opponent.
Media members around the NBA questioned whether the Thunder’s lack of experience in the playoffs would hinder them. Thunder answered that question and then succeeded in the 2025 playoffs. OKC had the youngest roster heading into the 2024-25 season. In the 2025 playoffs, the Thunder are 8-1 at home. Their only loss was in Denver, where they were nine years old with three minutes left. It was only 2 points,
This will be OKC’s first appearance in the NBA Finals since losing to The Heat in 2012. At that time, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden were still in the Thunder. In the 2025 playoffs, the Thunder have five wins of over 30 points. He also has over 40 wins and over 50 points. OKC is still waiting for the winner of the Pacers vs. Knicks series. Regardless of who they play, the Thunder has a big home court advantage.
