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Oklahoma City Thunder to Celebrate First Championship and Kick Off New Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 NBA season, with the team set to celebrate their first championship banner in franchise history on October 21. The defending champions will face the Houston Rockets at the Paycom Center for Opening Night.
Thunder Mayor David Holt expressed his excitement about the upcoming season, stating that he plans to enjoy the team's title for the rest of his life. He also mentioned plans for permanent remembrances in the city for the Thunder's championship.
The Thunder will play the least back-to-back games (13) out of all teams in the 2025-26 NBA regular season. They are tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, and Chicago Bulls for the fewest back-to-backs. In contrast, the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, and Washington Wizards will play the most back-to-back games (16) in the season.
The Lakers have 14 back-to-back games in 2025-26, slightly increased from the previous season's 13 back-to-backs. However, no total summary of back-to-back games per team or count of teams with the least back-to-backs is found in the available sources.
The Thunder's Opening Night will be a special day for the team, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and other players receiving their championship rings. The team will also unveil their championship banner at the event. After the Opening Night, the Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers on the road for an NBA Finals rematch on October 23.
Thunder fans can look forward to seeing the team on nationally televised games, as Oklahoma City, along with the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks, has 34 such games. Six of the Thunder's back-to-backs will be broadcast on ESPN, Prime, or Peacock.
Mayor Holt expressed hope to see the Thunder become champions before his death, and the team's strong start to the season suggests that this hope may not be far-fetched. The Thunder's championship win in 2025 has made the moment all the more enjoyable for Holt and the city.
While the exact number of teams playing the least back-to-back games in the 2025-26 season cannot be determined from available information without additional detailed official NBA scheduling data or a team-by-team back-to-back breakdown, the Thunder's impressive start to the season and their determination to defend their title make them a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season.
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