Thunder clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference

The NBA regular season is nearing its end, with less than a month left to play. Fans and teams are closely watching the standings as they shape up for the playoffs. The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, giving them home-court advantage for the first three rounds of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have also clinched a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, despite some recent losses. The race for the No. 2 seed in the West is still competitive, with teams like the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Memphis Grizzlies all in contention. The standings have been tight since early March. As of March 21, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. The top six teams in each conference will make the playoffs automatically. The final four spots will be determined through a Play-In Tournament involving the teams ranked 7th to 10th. Important dates to note include the final day of the regular season on April 13, followed by the Play-In Tournament from April 15 to 18, and the playoffs starting April 19. The NBA Draft Lottery is set for May 12, with the Finals beginning on June 5.