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Last updated: April 11, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NBA Playoff Seeding & Load Management

The league-wide trend of load management continued Friday, with reports confirming that no fewer than 168 players sat out games, including MVP candidates like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, alongside 14 sidelined members of the Memphis Grizzlies. Amid the league-wide rest, the Boston Celtics secured the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed after tying the franchise and NBA record by sinking 29 three-pointers in a dominant victory over the Pelicans. In the Western Conference, Lakers coach JJ Redick suggested that other teams still fighting for playoff positioning might actually prefer an early matchup against the currently hobbled Los Angeles Lakers rather than facing higher-seeded contenders.

Rookie Milestones & Individual Marks

Despite the widespread rest across the NBA, San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama remained on the floor, celebrating a 40-point, 13-rebound performance in a 139-120 victory over Dallas. This outing allowed the generational French center to check another 'box' by officially reaching the 65-game threshold, ensuring his eligibility for end-of-season awards consideration.