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Shai & The OKC Thunder Are BREAKING The NBA!!

2025-12-04 Sports
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OKC Thunder Dominance and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Historic Scoring Run

Discover why analysts believe the 21-1 OKC Thunder might shatter the Warriors' 73-9 record and evaluate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP case based on his historic scoring achievements.

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  • OKC established dominance early, avoiding a "championship hangover" after proving themselves the previous year.
  • Panelists debate whether the team's easy early schedule has truly tested their elite status.
  • SGA achieved an elite 93-game streak of 20+ point outings, a performance some call the greatest since Wilt Chamberlain.
  • The roster’s cohesion and plug-and-play depth prevent the internal ego conflicts that often sink title-defending teams.

The crew analyzes the Oklahoma City Thunder's surprising 20-1 start, examining the factors contributing to their success, including deep roster construction and SGA’s personal milestones. This discussion provides insight into whether this dominant run is sustainable against true championship-level competition.

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Shai Gilgeous Alexander & The OKC Thunder Are BREAKING The NBA according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the OKC Thunder getting off to an incredbile 21-1 start to the NBA Season and debate if the reigning NBA Champs are putting together one of the greatest NBA Season's of all time. They also react to Shai's incredible 20+ point game streak where Gil drops a take that it's the greatest thing seen on an NBA court since Wilt Chamberlain. The Arena premieres every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GRID and play $5 to get $100 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-fmSelmHdZ1 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)

Top Comments (10)

@BarefootBroadcast 2025-12-04

I think these guys gotta watch okc play more

325 62 replies
@KPTU35 2025-12-04

I don’t understand how the narrative last year was “this team won’t win cus they’re young”, but now Rashad says the young Detroit can beat OKC in a Finals

171 17 replies
@bowtech94 2025-12-04

This sounds like a funeral I’m crying BTA #ThunderUP

137 9 replies
@500dae 2025-12-04

the thunder are so good yall discredit them for winning and credit teams for not getting ran out the gym like they aren’t the 1% of talent in the world

87 2 replies
@angelcruz-iy8jj 2025-12-04

Dude in the duke be hating all the time.

86 15 replies
@at2704 2025-12-04

It's so funny how they come with the most agreeable topics and McCants finds a way to disagree lol

85 7 replies
@antihiro21 2025-12-04

McCants really said the Knicks 😭🤣

52 1 replies
@JayyBanks 2025-12-04

Do yall remember how crazy Gil was talking about the thunder last year 😭

45 4 replies
@harrisonzahn5715 2025-12-04

News for the dude wearing the crown. If you watched the Thunder last year and this year you’d know how good they are. Dopes like this will always find a reason to hate or doubt.

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@patrickh.1400 2025-12-04

Thunder, 21-1, still has not played 1 game this year with all of their starters healthy.

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