The 2017-18 Oklahoma City Thunder season was marked by the team’s ambitious attempt to form a new powerhouse in the Western Conference. After acquiring Paul George from the Indiana Pacers and Carmelo Anthony from the New York Knicks, the Thunder aimed to complement reigning MVP Russell Westbrook with additional star power. The trio was expected to elevate the Thunder’s performance and compete at the highest level in the league.
Throughout the regular season, the Thunder displayed moments of brilliance but often struggled with consistency. Westbrook continued his high-level play, averaging a triple-double for the second consecutive season, with 25.4 points, 10.1 assists, and 10.3 rebounds per game. Paul George contributed significantly, averaging 21.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Carmelo Anthony added 16.2 points per game. Despite these efforts, the Thunder finished the regular season with a 48-34 record, securing the fourth seed in the highly competitive Western Conference.
In the playoffs, Oklahoma City faced the Utah Jazz in the first round. Despite having home-court advantage, the Thunder were eliminated in six games. The series highlighted the team’s issues with cohesion and depth, as they struggled to counter the Jazz’s defensive strategies and the emergence of rookie Donovan Mitchell. The early playoff exit led to questions about the team’s future direction and the viability of their high-profile acquisitions.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 2-4
Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Stats for 2017-18 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Russell Westbrook | 80 | 25.4 | 10.1 | 10.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 29.8 | 6 | 29.3 | 12.0 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 35.7 |
| Paul George | 79 | 21.9 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 40.1 | 6 | 24.7 | 6.0 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 36.5 |
| Carmelo Anthony | 78 | 16.2 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 35.7 | 6 | 11.8 | 5.7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 21.4 |
| Steven Adams | 76 | 13.9 | 9.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Corey Brewer | 18 | 10.1 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 34.3 | 6 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 45.5 |
| Jerami Grant | 81 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 29.1 | 6 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 25.0 |
| Raymond Felton | 82 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 35.2 | 6 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 50.0 |
| Andre Roberson | 39 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 22.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Álex Abrines | 75 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 38.0 | 6 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 46.2 |
| Patrick Patterson | 82 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 38.6 | 6 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | 61 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Josh Huestis | 69 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 28.7 | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Nick Collison | 15 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Daniel Hamilton | 6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kyle Singler | 12 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dakari Johnson | 31 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| PJ Dozier | 2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2018 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Utah Jazz
In the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Utah Jazz in the first round, ultimately losing the series 4-2. Despite having a star-studded lineup featuring Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony, the Thunder struggled to contain rookie sensation Donovan Mitchell, who played a crucial role in Utah's advancement. OKC's inconsistent play and inability to capitalize on their talent led to an early exit, highlighting the need for improved chemistry and depth.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 116-108 | |
| Apr 18, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 102-95 | |
| Apr 21, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | L 115-102 | |
| Apr 23, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | L 113-96 | |
| Apr 25, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-99 | |
| Apr 27, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-91 |
Oklahoma City Thunder 2017-18 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2017-18 season for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-84 | |
| Oct 21, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-87 | |
| Oct 22, 2017 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 115-113 | |
| Oct 25, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 114-96 | |
| Oct 27, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 119-116 | |
| Oct 28, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 101-69 | |
| Oct 31, 2017 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-91 | |
| Nov 03, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 101-94 | |
| Nov 05, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-99 | |
| Nov 07, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 94-86 | |
| Nov 09, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 102-94 | |
| Nov 10, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 120-111 | |
| Nov 12, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 112-99 | |
| Nov 15, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 92-79 | |
| Nov 17, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-101 | |
| Nov 20, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 114-107 | |
| Nov 22, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 108-91 | |
| Nov 24, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 99-98 | |
| Nov 25, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 97-81 | |
| Nov 29, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | L 121-108 | |
| Dec 01, 2017 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 111-107 | |
| Dec 03, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 90-87 | |
| Dec 05, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 100-94 | |
| Dec 07, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 100-95 | |
| Dec 09, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 102-101 | |
| Dec 11, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 116-103 | |
| Dec 13, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 100-95 | |
| Dec 15, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-117 | |
| Dec 16, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | L 111-96 | |
| Dec 18, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 95-94 | |
| Dec 20, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-79 | |
| Dec 22, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 120-117 | |
| Dec 23, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | W 103-89 | |
| Dec 25, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 112-107 | |
| Dec 27, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 124-107 | |
| Dec 29, 2017 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-95 | |
| Dec 31, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 116-113 | |
| Jan 03, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 133-96 | |
| Jan 04, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 127-117 | |
| Jan 07, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 114-100 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-106 | |
| Jan 10, 2018 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 104-88 | |
| Jan 13, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 101-91 | |
| Jan 15, 2018 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 95-88 | |
| Jan 17, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-90 | |
| Jan 20, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 148-124 | |
| Jan 23, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 109-108 | |
| Jan 25, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 121-112 | |
| Jan 27, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 121-108 | |
| Jan 28, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-112 | |
| Jan 30, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | L 102-96 | |
| Feb 01, 2018 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 127-124 | |
| Feb 02, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 114-100 | |
| Feb 04, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-104 | |
| Feb 06, 2018 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 125-105 | |
| Feb 08, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-81 | |
| Feb 11, 2018 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 110-92 | |
| Feb 13, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120-112 | |
| Feb 14, 2018 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 121-114 | |
| Feb 22, 2018 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 110-107 | |
| Feb 24, 2018 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 112-80 | |
| Feb 26, 2018 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 112-105 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 111-110 | |
| Mar 02, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 124-116 | |
| Mar 03, 2018 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-100 | |
| Mar 06, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 122-112 | |
| Mar 08, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 115-87 | |
| Mar 10, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 104-94 | |
| Mar 12, 2018 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 106-101 | |
| Mar 13, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 119-107 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 121-113 | |
| Mar 18, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 132-125 | |
| Mar 20, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 100-99 | |
| Mar 23, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | W 105-99 | |
| Mar 25, 2018 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-105 | |
| Mar 29, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-99 | |
| Mar 30, 2018 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 126-125 | |
| Apr 01, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 109-104 | |
| Apr 03, 2018 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 111-107 | |
| Apr 07, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | W 108-102 | |
| Apr 09, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | W 115-93 | |
| Apr 11, 2018 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 137-123 |