Thunder sink Clippers to seize Western Conference top seedChet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against Bennedict Mathurin (right) and Cam Christie of the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of an NBA game at the Intuit Dome on April 08, 2026 in Inglewood, California. LOS ANGELES, United States — The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the Western Conference top seed and best record in the NBA with a 128-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time). Eastern Conference top seed Detroit welcomed star guard Cade Cunningham back to action with a 137-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Cavs, who notched a fourth straight win, are assured of a top-four seed in the East and are chasing the New York Knicks for third. The Orlando Magic kept their hopes of escaping the play-in alive with a fourth straight win, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 132-120.

Source: Philippine Star April 09, 2026 07:24 UTC