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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 9: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to drive past Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Paycom Center on March 9, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) Getty Images The Oklahoma City Thunder knows the regular season is about more than just stacking wins. For a team with championship aspirations, it’s the platform to build playoff habits, establish continuity and secure the kind of seeding that matters in the postseason. Oklahoma City has earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference each of the past two years, and locking it down a third straight time would be a great first step in attempting to win another NBA Championship this season. To get there, though, the Thunder will need to navigate the grind of an 82-game slate, and there’s one eight-game stretch leading into the NBA All-Star break that could serve as a real momentum shifter in the standings. Jan. 29: at Minnesota Timberwolves Feb. 1: at Denver Nuggets Feb. 3: Orlando Magic Feb. 4: at San Antonio Spurs Feb. 7: Houston Rockets Feb. 9: at Los Angeles Lakers Feb. 11: at Phoenix Suns Feb. 12: Milwaukee Bucks This is an eight-game stretch over the span of two weeks against primarily teams that are either contenders or very strong playoff rosters. In fact, outside of the Phoenix Suns, every other team on here, in theory, has what it takes to make real noise in the playoffs. On top of that, this stint kicks off with a pair of road games against the…

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