Overview

• The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their best regular season in franchise history with a 68-14 record, capped by a 115-100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
• The team set a new NBA record for average scoring margin, outscoring opponents by 12.9 points per game, surpassing the 1971-72 Lakers' long-standing mark.
• Despite resting all starters in the season finale, the Thunder demonstrated their depth, with Aaron Wiggins and rookie Branden Carlson leading the team in scoring.
• Head coach Mark Daigneault emphasized habit-building and fundamentals throughout the season, ensuring playoff readiness for the top-seeded team in the Western Conference.
• The injury-depleted Pelicans ended their season with a 21-61 record, their second-worst in franchise history, highlighting the stark contrast between the two teams' trajectories.