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Absolute Nemesis! Thunder Go 30-2 vs. Eastern Conference This Season, Only Losing to Cavaliers & Pac

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With the Thunder's dominant home win in Finals Game 2, they evened the series at 1-1 against the Pacers. In the regular season and playoffs combined this season (excluding the NBA Cup Final, which isn't part of regular season or playoff records), OKC holds an astounding 30-2 record vs. Eastern Conference teams, a 93.8% win rate that solidifies their status as the East's "absolute nemesis."

Regular Season Dominance: A Historic Run


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  • The Thunder's 68-14 regular season record (NBA's best) edged out the Cavaliers' 64-18. Their 29-1 mark vs. East teams was pivotal in clinching the No. 1 seed, including:

    • Only loss: 105-108 at Cleveland

    • Broke the NBA record for best inter-conference regular season record, surpassing the Lakers (1999-00), Mavericks (2006-07), and Warriors (2015-16) at 27-3.

Finals Heartbreak & Redemption

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  • Game 1 collapse: The Thunder blew a 15-point lead, falling 111-110 on Tyrese Haliburton's 0.3-second buzzer-beater—their 2nd loss vs. East teams this season.

  • Game 2 response: Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC built a 23-point lead in the second quarter, maintaining an 18-point halftime edge. They withstood Indiana's rally to secure the 123-107 win, leveling the series.

Historical Context & East Dominance

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  • The Thunder's 30-2 combined regular season/playoff record vs. East teams cements their dominance. Notably:

    • The Cavaliers (their only regular season East loss) were eliminated 4-1 by the Pacers in the Eastern Semifinals.

    • The Pacers (their other loss) now face them in the Finals after the Game 1 upset.

  • Excluded result: OKC's 81-97 NBA Cup Final loss to Milwaukee isn't counted, as the tournament is separate from regular season/playoff records.


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