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Last updated: April 7, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Western Conference Seeding & Star Power

The Denver Nuggets secured the No. 3 seed in the West following a dramatic comeback victory over the Blazers, powered by Nikola Jokic's massive 35-point, 13-rebound, 13-assist triple-double where they erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit. Elsewhere in the West, the San Antonio Spurs managed a victory against the 76ers, though the win was tempered by a mid-game scare as Victor Wembanyama exited at halftime due to a left rib contusion. The final week of the 2025-26 regular season remains pivotal as teams jockey for position and monitor injury reports ahead of the playoffs.

Midwest Shakeup & Eastern Moves

In an unexpected front-office overhaul, the Chicago Bulls fired both Vice President of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas and General Manager Marc Eversley on Monday, creating immediate uncertainty regarding the status of coach Billy Donovan and the team's immediate future direction. Meanwhile, Eastern Conference contenders are shoring up rosters; the Atlanta Hawks signed center Tony Bradley, who averaged 4 points and 2.8 rebounds across 38 games with the Pacers, to add interior help for a playoff push. The Detroit Pistons received encouraging news as All-Star guard Cade Cunningham, who was upgraded to doubtful before being ultimately ruled out for Monday's game, appears to be nearing a return from his injury setback.

Record Shooting Fails to Deliver Win

The Memphis Grizzlies achieved a historic offensive output, tying the NBA single-game record by draining 29 three-pointers during their home contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite this remarkable perimeter shooting display, the Grizzlies still fell by a score of 142-126 to the Cavaliers, illustrating the disparity between setting records and securing victories in the league's current high-scoring environment.