The NBA regular season is closer to a marathon than a sprint. The nine-month campaign spans from October to June. So any early results are tough to take seriously considering the small sample size.

The Oklahoma City Thunder's 6-0 record to begin the 2024-25 campaign marks the franchise's best start in history.

The Thunder (7-0) are among 44 teams in NBA history, including this year's Cavaliers, who've begun a season with seven consecutive victories, but they also have a key distinction separating them from those other squads.