Top 10 OKC Thunder playoff games – Reminiscing the good times
By Alex Mcewen
The OKC Thunder compiled a lengthy postseason history over ten years. With a full decade in the rear view mirror, let’s take a trip down memory lane to honor OKC’s top 10 playoff games.
The OKC Thunder completed their 10th season as a franchise this spring. The Utah Jazz defeated the Thunder in the first round. Although the Thunder are only a decade old, they have had their fair share of playoff battles.
It’s fun to reflect on the past; conversely, the Thunder have played 102 playoff games during their time in Oklahoma City, tied with the Warriors for fifth-most over the past ten years. OKC’s playoff record is 53-49, the Thunder’s 53 wins is the second-most behind the Celtics, 62 wins.
*among teams to have not won a title over the past decade.
Oklahoma City had plenty of playoff battles to reflect upon, hence why the list highlights two entire series in addition to a single standout game.
Between seven-game series, a triple-overtime thriller, league & team records, breakout performances, and memorable comebacks this countdown offers an extensive look back at some of the Thunder’s greatest moments.
Playoff basketball is a privilege, not a guarantee. Thunder Nation has witnessed such, over the past two seasons as the team has been in a tight battle to qualify for the post-season.
Once qualified, OKC has bowed out of the first round in back-to-back seasons. The Thunder and their fans are longing for May basketball to return inside the Peake in the spring of 2019. With luck hopefully, the newly constructed roster can deliver OKC’s first trip to the second round since 2016.
Until then, reliving the Thunder’s top-10 playoff games will have to fill the void.