A team with a small market in the big spotlight
The Oklahoma City Thunder shares the top position for most national TV matches in the NBA season 2025–26, which connects with the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks. All four teams have 34 national TV performances. For Oklahoma City, a team for a small market in a viaduct state, this performance is extraordinary.
The 34 games represent 42% of the Thunder schedule, which means that almost half of their season will be on national broadcasts. Just a short time ago, the Thunder was absent in these controversial slots. Even last season, the NBA was slow to adapt to a team that eventually recorded its first championship in the franchis history.
Style of Games attracts attention
The rise of the Thunder is not only about winning, but also about how they play. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checks competitions with Elite Mid-Range Score. Chet Holmgren combines unique attacking skills with elite rim protection. Jalen Williams, a versatile wing, showed his scoring capacity by dropping 40 points in an NBA Finals game.
The defense of Oklahoma City is suffocated, their ball movement is selfless and their transition game is electric. These qualities make them one of the most exciting teams of the competition to watch. This season, casual fans will see them on the opening evening, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Break the mold on Grote Markt
Historically, national TV schedules prefer teams in large markets. The Lakers, Warriors and Knicks have long been staples of the broadcast calendar. The recording of Oklahoma City at the same level reflects both on the field and the popularity outside the field. Although they are surrounded by land, Thunder -Fans stimulates TV reviews and create an intense home atmosphere.
This is not the first time that the franchise has built up a core that is worth national attention, but the current group already has a championship. The NBA schedule shows clear recognition of their status under the elite of the competition.
A season with historical potential
The Thunder won 68 games last season and expectations remain high. With 34 National TV performances they have a platform to present their title defense in what could be one of the most competitive eras in competition history.
This season is more than basketball for Oklahoma City. It is a statement that excellence in small markets can control the same spotlights as the biggest names of the NBA.
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