NBA Playoff Race - Thunder Clinch Top Seed in West with Win Streak
The Oklahoma City Thunder locked up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference on March 20, 2026, after a 118-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns, pushing their record to 58-14. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 32 points as the young squad sets franchise records for wins. With the regular season ending April 13, this clinch gives OKC home-court advantage throughout the playoffs and solidifies their MVP frontrunner status.