Durant Warriors with elite defense, extraordinary depth and a blistering 17–1 start, OKC is separating from the league and putting a historic regular-season mark firmly in play.

Houston nearly took down the Thunder, showing the team is a legitimate title contender. The team has since backed that up, as after starting 0-2, the Rockets have gone 12-2 across nearly five weeks. They currently own the NBA's second-best offensive rating ( 122) and third-best defensive rating ( 111.1 ).

Since Nov. 11, when Toronto’s win streak began, Brandon Ingram is averaging a team-high 22.7 points while being formidable alongside Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. During the stretch, the trio is helping Toronto outscore opponents by 18.2 points per 100 possessions over a team-high 176 minutes, according to NBA.com.

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OKC’s 11-game streak faces a setback as Isiah Hartenstein goes down with a soleus strain, forcing Chet Holmgren into an even bigger role against the Blazers.

As per a new report, Detroit Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff is owning the honour of the coach of the year. The Pistons are carrying a 16-4 record, which highlights the team’s strong backend effort. However, as the season progresses, momentum continues to build around him, making him the frontrunner for the prestigious award.

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In his first outing since Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Jalen Williams wowed Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault in his regular-season debut. After Friday’s 123-119 Thunder win against the Suns in the NBA Cup, Daigneault gushed over Williams’ performance after a five-month absence.

According to KFOR, anticipation is surging among Thunder enthusiasts who have been eagerly waiting for Williams's return to the hardwood. His impact on the game is not lost on the fans, with one, Jacob Carr,