OKC Thunder set for fewest back-to-back games in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder will play 82 regular-season games in the 2026-27 NBA season, beginning in October 2026. They will have 13 back-to-back games, the fewest in the league along with another team. Last season, they also had 13 back-to-backs but faced an increase after reaching the 2025 NBA Cup semifinals. This lower frequency could benefit the Thunder in managing player rest and rotation throughout the season.
- •Thunder schedule includes 13 back-to-back games.
- •They had the same number last season before a scheduling adjustment.
- •Five back-to-backs are home-and-home matchups.
- •Reduced back-to-backs could lead to better player management.
- •Season starts in October 2026 and ends in April 2027.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder to enjoy fewest number of back-to-back games in 2026-27 season
"Oklahoma City Thunder to enjoy fewest number of back-to-back games in 2026-27 season.
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