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Last updated: April 7, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Western Conference Seeding & Star Injuries

The Denver Nuggets clinched the No. 3 seed in the West after reeling back a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit against the Blazers, fueled by a dominant 35-point, 13-rebound, 13-assist triple-double from Nikola Jokic. Conversely, the San Antonio Spurs managed a win over the 76ers, though their rookie phenom, Victor Wembanyama, exited the contest at halftime due to a left rib contusion. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies tied the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single game with 29 triples, but that offensive explosion was insufficient as they still fell 142-126 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Eastern Conference Turmoil & Future Outlook

Questions regarding the Milwaukee Bucks' trajectory intensified following a lost season, casting a long shadow over the future of the 13-year partnership between the organization and Giannis Antetokounmpo, suggesting a potentially "nasty breakup" looms. The results from the previous night reveal significant divergence in the East, where the Cavaliers secured a victory despite Memphis's historic shooting display.