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Last updated: March 24, 2026, 3:30 AM ET

Western Conference Playoff Picture & Injury Concerns

The Warriors suffered a major blow late in their overtime victory against Dallas as wing Moses Moody was stretchered off following a noncontact left knee injury, creating immediate uncertainty for Golden State's push toward the play-in tournament; yet, Coach Steve Kerr confirmed the team would play Stephen Curry if healthy, dismissing any talk of resting stars without securing a guaranteed playoff berth. Meanwhile, the Lakers' resilience was praised despite their nine-game win streak ending in a loss to Detroit, as the team managed to erase a 16-point second-half deficit before ultimately falling short. In Oklahoma City, Jalen Williams returned to the Thunder lineup after missing 26 of the previous 28 games due to a hamstring strain, noting that the extended absence proved beneficial for allowing his surgically repaired wrist to reach 100% health.

MVP Aspirations & Coaching Frustration

As the regular season winds down, San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama made his MVP case explicit, stating his ambition is to perform at a level where there is "no debate" regarding the league's top individual honor this season. In contrast, Rockets coach Ime Udoka aired grievances following Houston’s defeat to the Bulls, loudly criticizing the referees whom he felt made numerous "soft" calls, leading to his own ejection from the contest. Addressing roster maneuvering in the East, the Milwaukee Bucks converted forward Pete Nance to a standard contract, a move necessitated by waiving guard Cam Thomas to clear the necessary roster space.