The 2017-18 Oklahoma City Thunder season was a high-profile campaign defined by the formation of the "Big Three" following the blockbuster acquisitions of All-Stars Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to join reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. The team finished with a solid 48-34 record, securing the fourth seed in the Western Conference and highlighting their competitive elite status by clinching a playoff berth for the eighth time in nine seasons. Westbrook made history yet again by averaging a triple-double for the second consecutive season, leading the squad to several signature victories before a hard-fought first-round series against the Utah Jazz. The 2018-19 Oklahoma City Thunder season was a highly competitive campaign that saw the team finish with a strong 49-33 record, securing the sixth seed in the Western Conference. The season was highlighted by the exceptional performance of Paul George, who finished as a finalist for both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, and Russell Westbrook, who remarkably averaged a triple-double for the third consecutive season. Together with the steady presence of Steven Adams and the addition of Dennis Schröder, the Thunder showcased a top-tier defense and remained a formidable force in a challenging Western Conference throughout the year.