It’s a case of East vs. West as two of the pace setters in the NBA go head to head in a riveting clash. If you are a fan of the athleticism and fast paced action of professional basketball then this is one game you wouldn’t want to miss. The atmosphere inside Air Canada Center will be electrifying as the home based Toronto Raptors take on Oklahoma City Thunder. Thunder has been quietly flying below the radar for most of the season, racking up impressive numbers under the leadership of Kevin Durant. Going up against the Raptors at their home turf will provide a fair assessment of how ready the Thunder are to make a serious title challenge. Buy Oklahoma City Thunder tickets and catch the action as it happens.

Oklahoma City Thunder has the distinction of being the first and so far only sports team that is based out of Oklahoma. The franchise plays in the Western Conference of the NBA and it is placed in the Northwest Division.

Reincarnation

The Thunder were originally created as the Seattle Supersonics during the expansion phase of the NBA in 1967. The franchise played in Seattle for four decades before finally relocating to Oklahoma in 2008. During their time in Seattle, the franchise posted impressive numbers. In total, the Sonics won 1,745 games and lost 1,585 to give a net ratio of (.524).  In the playoffs, the Sonics maintained a good 107-110 record. These impressive numbers included three Western Conference titles as well as the NBA title won in 1979. 

Business as Usual

The franchise hit the ground running after relocating to Oklahoma City. Within a year, the Thunder showed that they were up for the challenge by qualifying for the playoffs in 2009. The franchise went one step further the next year by lifting its first division title since the relocation. In 2011 the Thunder solidified its title credentials with a Conference championship. That year the Thunder appeared in the NBA Finals after a game of fifteen years. Since then, the franchise has been constantly knocking down opponents as it strives for the second title. With a fully fit and hungry Kevin Durant at the helm, Thunder fans are hopeful that this is the year they will fulfill their dream. Be sure to catch them in action; buy Oklahoma City Thunder Toronto tickets now.