Oklahoma City locked up the NBA’s best regular-season record Wednesday night, clinching the league’s top overall mark with a win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The victory secured the Thunder’s place at the top of the standings, ensuring no other team can finish the regular season with a better record. In doing so, Oklahoma City also joined an exclusive group in NBA history by finishing with the league’s best record.
Top seed secured
With the win, the Thunder officially wrapped up the No. 1 overall spot in the league standings. The clincher came against a Clippers team that has been a key opponent in the Western Conference race, making the result a significant milestone in Oklahoma City’s regular-season run.
Elite company
By finishing with the NBA’s best regular-season record, the Thunder added a notable achievement to their season résumé and moved into rare historical territory, joining only select teams to accomplish the feat.