NBA Playoff Race Intensifies as Thunder Secure Top Seed in West

With two weeks left in the regular season, teams across both conferences are battling for playoff seeding and Play-In Tournament positions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, solidifying their position ahead of the playoffs.
The Houston Rockets hold the No. 2 seed in the West but face strong competition from the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers for top spots.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks have secured playoff berths, while other teams fight for remaining spots.
The NBA Play-In Tournament, scheduled for April 15-18, will determine the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds in each conference before the playoffs begin on April 19.
Key remaining games for teams like the Rockets, Nuggets, and Lakers will be critical in shaping the final playoff and Play-In standings.