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Last updated: April 5, 2026, 2:35 PM ET

Eastern Conference Clinches & MVP Showdowns

The Detroit Pistons clinched the Eastern Conference's top seed despite missing star Cade Cunningham, marking their first time securing home-court advantage throughout the East playoffs since the 2006-07 season, built on what analysts termed "gritty" defensive performances throughout the final stretch. Elsewhere, MVP candidate Nikola Jokic outdueled Victor Wembanyama in an "amazing" overtime thriller, fueling the Denver Nuggets' eighth consecutive win as the regular season winds down.