2012 NBA Finals Appearance

Thunder's first Finals since relocation, 2012.

The Oklahoma City Thunder made their first NBA Finals appearance since relocating from Seattle in 2012, losing to the Miami Heat in five games.

Quick Facts

Playoff path

Swept Dallas Mavericks
Defeated LA Clippers
Defeated San Antonio Spurs 4-2

Lore & Background

The Thunder entered the 2012 NBA Finals as the second-youngest finalists in NBA history. They defeated the defending champion Dallas Mavericks in a first-round sweep, the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the conference semifinals, and the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in six games in the Western Conference finals after losing the first two games.

Reader's Guide

The Thunder's 2012 Finals appearance was their first since the team relocated from Seattle in 2008, and their only one until 2025.

Did You Know?

Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 36 points in Game 1.
Russell Westbrook scored 43 points in Game 4.

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