After claiming the No. 1 seed last year, the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the 2025 NBA playoff picture.
Thunder Playoff Chances
The Thunder’s playoff odds are off the board, as their implied probability to make the postseason is more than 99%.
Here is how their postseason odds compare to the Northwest Division:
- Thunder OTB
- Nuggets -1000
- Timberwolves -300
- Jazz OTB
- Trail Blazers OTB
Thunder Playoff Seed
If the 2024-25 NBA season ended today, the Oklahoma City Thunder would be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. In that scenario, the Thunder would have to wait until the end of the play-in tournament for their opening-round matchup.
The Thunder were the No. 1 seed in the West last year.
Last Time the Thunder Made the Playoffs
The Thunder made the playoffs in 2023-24, notching the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. It marked the team’s first playoff appearance since 2020.
Oklahoma City lost in the Western Conference semifinals last year, but is expected to be a top contender for years to come.
Since moving to Oklahoma City from Seattle in 2008-09, the Thunder have reached the postseason 11 times.
Thunder Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Conference Semifinals | Mavericks | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2023-24 | Opening Round | Pelicans | Won, 4-0 |
| 2019-20 | Opening Round | Rockets | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2018-19 | Opening Round | Trail Blazers | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2017-18 | Opening Round | Jazz | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2016-17 | Opening Round | Rockets | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2015-16 | Conference Finals | Warriors | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2015-16 | Conference Semifinals | Spurs | Won, 4-2 |
| 2015-16 | Opening Round | Mavericks | Won, 4-1 |
| 2013-14 | Conference Finals | Spurs | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2013-14 | Conference Semifinals | Clippers | Won, 4-2 |
| 2013-14 | Opening Round | Grizzlies | Won, 4-3 |
| 2012-13 | Conference Semifinals | Grizzlies | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2012-13 | Opening Round | Rockets | Won, 4-2 |
| 2011-12 | NBA Finals | Heat | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2011-12 | Conference Finals | Spurs | Won, 4-2 |
| 2011-12 | Conference Semifinals | Lakers | Won, 4-1 |
| 2011-12 | Opening Round | Mavericks | Won, 4-0 |
| 2010-11 | Conference Finals | Mavericks | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2010-11 | Conference Semifinals | Grizzlies | Won, 4-3 |
| 2010-11 | Opening Round | Nuggets | Won, 4-1 |
| 2009-10 | Opening Round | Lakers | Lost, 4-2 |
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