The Oklahoma City Thunder has secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the third consecutive season, finishing with the best record in the NBA for the second straight year. They achieved this milestone after a decisive 128-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, bringing their total wins to 64 for the season. The Thunder is now aiming to become the first team since Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls in the 1996-97 season to win back-to-back titles after having the best record. Additionally, if they win one of their last two games, they will join the elite group of teams with back-to-back 65+ win seasons, alongside the Bulls and the Golden State Warriors during their peak years. Despite facing injuries, including that of their second-best player, Jalen Williams, who has played only 33 games this season, the Thunder has won 19 of their last 20 games. Coach Mark Daigneault has emphasized the importance of focusing on self-improvement and maintaining good habits as the foundation for their success. The Thunder will kick off their playoff journey at home on the weekend of April 18 against a team emerging from the play-in tournament.