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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Total Apex Sports / April 9
Oklahoma City Thunder Clinch No. 1 Seed in the West: A Historic Run
Eighty-two games. That is the grueling, unforgiving grind of an NBA regular season. It’s a marathon of late-night flights, back-to-backs, and battling through nagging injuries.
OKC Thunder Star Trio Hitting Stride Ahead of Postseason
Oklahoma City has the top seed in the West once again, and its star power was on full display to secure that No. 1 spot. On Wednesday night, the Thunder played their final meaningful game of the regular season in a 128-110 win over the LA Clippers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘obvious’ mic drop after Thunder clinch No. 1 seed streak
All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference standings on Wednesday. After a 128-110 win against the LA Clippers, the Thunder clinched the top seed for the third year in a row.
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Wild Chet Holmgren stat emerges after Thunder clinch No. 1 seed
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 128-110 on Wednesday at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif. In doing so, the Thunder have locked up the top seed in the Western Conference and the best overall record in the NBA for the second straight season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / April 9
Alex Caruso on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘Free Throw Merchant’ Narrative, LeBron James’ Work Ethic & OKC’s 60 Win Season (Exclusive)
Alex Caruso sat quietly at his locker inside the Oklahoma City Thunder locker room, far removed from the noise surrounding another historic milestone. Instead of becoming outwardly emotional over the Thunder securing the Western Conference’s No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / April 9
Thunder Secure West’s No. 1 Seed For Third Straight Season
The Spurs have been on an absolute heater since the start of February, winning 29 of 32 games during that stretch, but it won’t be enough to catch the Thunder in the regular season standings.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / HITC / April 9
Anthony Davis reveals his NBA MVP top five with shock spot for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Anthony Davis offered his latest thoughts on the NBA MVP race as the regular season approaches its conclusion. The Dallas Mavericks star shared his views during an appearance on The Draymond Green Show.
Two Big Nights From Chet Holmgren Let OKC Thunder Top Lakers, Clippers
OKC’s big man dominated both Los Angeles teams on back-to-back nights. The Thunder finished their last back-to-back series of the season on Wednesday night, as they took down the Clippers in L.A.
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / April 9
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Responds To Having 0 Free-Throws Made For The First Time Since 2021
The Thunder secured the No. 1 seed in the NBA tonight with an emphatic 128-110 win over the Clippers. On a night where they celebrate becoming the best team in the Western Conference for this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also had a surprising performance.
Chet Holmgren News / Hoops Wire / April 9
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Spurs, De’Aaron Fox, Hawks
Chet Holmgren delivered a dominant performance with 30 points and 14 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points and 11 assists as the Thunder secured the NBA’s best regular-season record with a 128-110 win over the Clippers.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 9
Thunder top Clippers, clinch No. 1 seed in playoffs
Chet Holmgren scored 30 points and grabbed14 rebounds while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points with 11 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the best record in the NBA with a 128-110 victory Wednesday over the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 9
Thunder Player Ratings: Chet And Shai Dismantle Clippers To Keep A Firm Grip On 1st Seed
The Oklahoma City Thunder stayed in character and beat the Los Angeles Clippers with a 128-110 scoreline that has to be respected because this wasn’t a one-man show.
K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 9
OKC Thunder Clinch Top Seed in Western Conference
This era of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball will never be forgotten. The Thunder just captured its 64th win of the season on the second night of the back to back against the L.A.
Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8
Jared McCain’s revealing ‘off-the-court’ take on chemistry with Thunder teammates
Second-year guard Jared McCain has adapted seamlessly to the Oklahoma City Thunder since his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Mark Daigneault points to McCain’s fiesty approach as a means to a 40.8% 3-point shooting clip while averaging 10.6 points per game.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 8
Thunder eager to clinch top spot in West in visit to Clippers
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder can clinch the top playoff seed in the Western Conference for the third consecutive season when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / April 8
4 Thunder Prospects to Watch: Post March Madness
March Madness is officially over — once again delivering and serving as the main showcase for future NBA prospects, and this year’s class more than upheld the expectations throughout the 2025-26 season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama gets encouraging update amid tight NBA MVP race
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama suffered a rib injury during a 115-102 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 7
Thunder vs. Clippers: Game Preview, Odds, Head-to-Head Stats, and Injury Report (Apr 08)
The Oklahoma City Thunder head into the Intuit Dome tonight looking to put an exclamation point on what has been a historic regular season. At 62–16, OKC
Jalen Williams News / Athlon Sports / April 6
Thunder Announce Jalen Williams Injury Update Before Lakers Game
Jalen Williams’ fourth season with the Oklahoma City Thunder has been hampered by injury. The All-Star shooting guard has missed significant time this year due to a lingering hamstring injury.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 6
West postseason seeding chase going right down to wire
Out West, there’s still something real on the line at the very top. The Spurs are chasing. The Thunder are holding firm. And somehow, entering the final week of the regular season, it’s still not over.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / April 3
Latest Luka Doncic injury update may have big implications for Lakers star
The hamstring injury suffered by Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic on Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder is severe enough that it could keep him out for an extended period of time. The initial timetable is not exactly encouraging for the Lakers, or for his chances of winning major NBA awards and honors.
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