"I thought for the most part it was a great 48-minute effort. I thought we played to our standard for most of the night on both ends of the floor," Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said. "I was very impressed with the way the team played.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the first seed. Not surprising considering they've held a double-digit game lead in the standings for most of the season. The Thunder hosts the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business against the Charlotte Hornets, and it showed the maturity and professionalism of this team. A young squad with an old soul.

The Thunder defeated the Hornets, 141-106. Thunder win their 5th straight game and move to 58-12 while the Hornets fall to 18-52.

The Thunder clinched the West’s top seed overnight, and yet Friday’s 141-106 win over the 18-51 Charlotte Hornets featured a buzz that’s filled the Paycom Center all year long.