It's been known for a while, but the Oklahoma City Thunder officially clinched the West's first seed for the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers ' loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday sealed that spot.

The NBA doesn't hand out a trophy for the best regular-season record like hockey, but its prize for the achievement is the next best thing. The better record between the two squads in the NBA Finals will enjoy homecourt advantage as they chase a championship.

The Pistons are getting a little more love from national TV, as their matchup at the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2 was flexed to ESPN.

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See today’s NBA same game parlay picks for the Friday, March 21 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Charlotte Hornets game.

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder hosts the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Plus, injury updates and news.

Here is the updated look at the draft lottery standings after the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the first seed. Not surprising considering they've held a double-digit game lead in the standings for most of the season. The Thunder hosts the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.