The Thunder have really struggled offensively this season in lineups without Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams, and Caruso. In those configurations, the Thunder have posted a 106.1 offensive rating ( 4th percentile ). The defense is still formidable with a 107.9 defensive rating ( 93rd percentile ), which has helped keep them afloat.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA game to be played on February 22, 2026 on ESPN.

While sitting at 43-14, but vulnerable, is Oklahoma City Thunder's dynasty momentum slipping? Or, there's still hope? : blown 6 double-digit leads this season (more than all last year's title run). SGA out with abdominal strain;

How Thunder GM Sam Presti netting two first-round picks for coach Mark Daigneault couldn't have come at a better time in 2025-26.

BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn will attempt to stop its three-game road slide when the Nets face Oklahoma City. The Thunder have gone 22-7 at home. Oklahoma City is seventh in the Western Conference with 25.5 assists per game led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 6.4.

The hottest team in the NBA meets the top team in the Western Conference when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Oklahoma City keeping the No. 1 seed in the West could be vital to its postseason plans.

Updated 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder roster after NBA All-Star break.