NBA Playoff Seeding Update – Thunder Clinch No. 1, Lakers Surge
With the 2025-26 NBA regular season wrapping up, the Oklahoma City Thunder officially locked the Western Conference’s top seed at 59-14 after a blowout win, while the Los Angeles Lakers climbed into the No. 6 spot with a five-game win streak powered by Luka Doncic’s triple-doubles. Key info for fans: Play-in tournament begins April 15, with full playoffs starting April 19; Eastern Conference remains wide open between Boston and Cleveland.