Twelve straight wins for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the timing could not be more ideal with the Playoffs a month away.
On Monday night, OKC faced a depleted Philadelphia 76ers group, missing much of its core. As they have all season, the Thunder handled business. Even when Philly strung together brief runs, OKC’s offense never wavered.
They beat the Sixers 123-103.
Jalen Williams is back, in rhythm
Jalen Williams looked like himself again.
He has not had the cleanest runway this season. After missing the first 19 games, he played 26, then missed 26 of the next 28 just as he was finding his stride. Rhythm has been hard to come by. Now, with the postseason approaching, he finally has a window to settle in.
In his return against Philadelphia, Williams finished with 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting, along with four rebounds and six assists in just 20 minutes. He accounted for 33 total points in that stretch. Efficient, composed, and right on time.
If the Thunder are serious about repeating, his role sits firmly behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in importance.
Jaylin Williams’ shooting evolution
It keeps showing up, so it keeps getting mentioned.
Since the All-Star break, Jaylin Williams has quietly become one of the most reliable shooting bigs in the league. He is connecting on 43.2 percent from three and has turned into a legitimate threat beyond the arc.
But it is not just the shooting. Williams continues to impact the game across the board. He brings edge and emotion, holds his own defensively, moves the ball at a high level, and rebounds well for his size.
Versatility has become his calling card, and it raises OKC’s ceiling in ways that matter in the postseason.
Chet Holmgren’s impact is louder than it looks
Chet Holmgren’s growth has been steady, and lately, more complete.
He is still developing, but the consistency has taken a leap. Earlier in his career, he was viewed primarily as a defensive presence, often labeled undersized and inconsistent offensively against bigger frontcourts.
That narrative is fading.
Against Philadelphia, Holmgren finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and five blocks. Production like that is becoming less of a spike and more of a standard.
Road momentum, bigger test ahead
The Thunder’s longest road trip of the season continues to deliver. Wins over Orlando, Brooklyn, Washington, and now Philadelphia have come with control and consistency.
The next test carries more weight. Boston awaits, and with it, a measuring stick against one of the East’s best.
If OKC clears that hurdle, a 13-game winning streak heads back home with them.
