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Last updated: April 9, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NBA Playoff Picture & Team Trajectories

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the Western Conference's top seed following a decisive victory over the Clippers, placing the franchise in rarefied air among NBA history's elite regular-season performers. This top seeding contrasts with broader league trends where increased offensive pace is creating counterintuitive results, potentially diminishing effectiveness for both the top and bottom tier teams this postseason. Meanwhile, the Celtics secured contention status, propelled by Jaylen Brown's leadership, who focused on guiding the team rather than seeking individual heroics despite undergoing intense off-season conditioning like underwater training sessions.