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Last updated: April 7, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Western Conference Standings Shakeup & Player Updates

The Denver Nuggets secured the No. 3 seed in the West following a dramatic comeback victory over the Trail Blazers, driven by Nikola Jokic's masterful 35-point, 13-rebound, 13-assist triple-double where Denver erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit. Elsewhere in the West, the San Antonio Spurs advanced past the 76ers, though their rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama exited the contest at halftime with a left rib contusion. These results set the playoff picture just as the Chicago Bulls initiated front-office restructuring, firing both VP Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley on Monday, signaling a potentially turbulent offseason for that franchise.

Record Shooting Fails to Deliver Victories

The Memphis Grizzlies set a new benchmark for three-point volume, tying the NBA single-game record with 29 successful shots from beyond the arc, but this historic offensive output was insufficient as they fell 142-126 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This outcome underscores the volatility of high-volume shooting nights when defensive lapses permit an opponent to generate superior efficiency elsewhere on the floor, contrasting sharply with Denver's late-game execution to clinch the third seed.