The Thunder’s internal development and roster management has put this team in the perfect spot to exceed. The engine, of course, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is running away with the league’s MVP award in one of the most impressive seasons we’ve seen in the modern era.

In fact, two former lottery picks now on the Bulls, point guards Lonzo Ball (the No. 2 pick by his hometown Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft) and Josh Giddey (the No. 6 selection by the Thunder in the 2021 NBA Draft), are both on Chicago's injury report.

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These Power Rankings won’t just rank every team. We will retain the tiers that teams will be promoted into and relegated out of. There will be five tiers every week: • Top Contenders – Locked at five,

Currently positioned at the top of the NBA team's power rankings, the Thunder has demonstrated remarkable consistency and skill throughout the season. Their recent match against the Bulls, which ended with a decisive score of 145-117, is a testament to their capabilities.

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder hosts the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Plus, injury updates and news.

The Thunder entered the season with the youngest roster in the league (24.1 average age) and have been the top team in the deeper conference every day since Nov. 25. They have the leading candidate for Kia MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 26, and are on pace to set the NBA record for highest average point differential (+12.9).

Both the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder may be without one of their superstar players in Thursday night's matchup.