Defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder sealed the Western Conference’s number one spot and home court advantage throughout the NBA play-offs with a 128-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Chet Holmgren led with 30 points and 14 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points and 11 assists, extending his streak of 20+ point games to 140. T
The win capped a 64-16 season, securing the NBA’s best record and marking the Thunder’s third straight year as Western Conference leaders.
The Clippers, winners of eight of their previous nine, now face a crucial trip to Portland in the battle for eighth place.
Elsewhere, San Antonio beat Portland 112-101 to continue their surge, Denver won a 10th straight against Memphis, and in the East Detroit crushed Milwaukee, Orlando beat Minnesota, Cleveland edged Atlanta, and Devin Booker’s 37 points lifted Phoenix past Dallas.
