What happened
ESPN flagged that the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder are 6-0 in the 2026 postseason, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. The Thunder have not dropped a game through the early rounds of their title defense. The post highlights OKC's continued dominance entering the next phase of the bracket.
Why it matters
A 6-0 start puts OKC on a short list of defending champions to open a postseason without a loss, reinforcing their status as the team to beat. The result extends a narrative already building across earlier coverage of the Thunder's playoff run, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander again driving the offense. Sustained perfection compresses series futures and shifts conference odds further toward Oklahoma City.
What to watch
Watch whether OKC can carry the unbeaten run deeper into the bracket and whether opponents adjust physicality, a theme JJ Redick has flagged. Series odds and Finals futures should tighten further if the Thunder protect home court in their next game.