Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder clinched the best record in the NBA with a win over the Clippers.
What we know from Wednesday’s games
–They’re the best around: The Thunder clinched the top record in the NBA and the top seed in the Western Conference by beating the Clippers.
-Ten straight for Denver: The Nuggets won their 10th straight game and own a 1.5-game cushion on the Lakers and Rockets for the No. 3 seed in the West.
-Cade Cunningham is back: Detroit’s star guard returned from a collapsed lung Wednesday night and scored 13 points in 26 minutes.
-Hawks miss chance to clinch playoff spot: Atlanta can clinch a playoff spot with one more win, but Cleveland delayed that from happening Wednesday night.
Wednesday night’s results:
Magic 132, Timberwolves 120
Cavaliers 122, Hawks 116
Pistons 137, Hawks 111
Nuggets 136, Grizzlies 119
Spurs 112, Trail Blazers 101
Suns 112, Mavericks 107
Thunder 128, Clippers 110
APRIL 9, 2026 / 12:39 AM ET
Building a legacy
The defending champion Thunder are now the top seed in the West for the third straight season.
For the third straight year: earned the top seed in the West ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/q90LygkFiG
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 9, 2026
APRIL 9, 2026 / 12:28 AM ET
They’re No. 1
The Thunder clinched the top record in the NBA and the top seed in the Western Conference with a 128-110 victory over the Clippers.
Chet Holmgren scored 30 points in the clinching victory.
Put in work out west 😤 pic.twitter.com/QjgwfzOF8M
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 9, 2026
APRIL 9, 2026 / 12:22 AM ET
The Spurs are something
San Antonio improved to 18-2 in its last 20 games on Wednesday night.
Check out the De’Aaron Fox highlight reel.
De’Aaron Fox did a little bit of everything 💪
25 PTS
5 REB
7 AST
3 STL
3 3PM
Spurs improve to 18-2 in their last 20 games! pic.twitter.com/zh6yzweKwG
— NBA (@NBA) April 9, 2026
APRIL 9, 2026 / 12:17 AM ET
Walkin’ on the sun
Devin Booker scored 37 points on 13-for-27 shooting and Dillon Brooks chipped in with 28 to pace the play-in bound Suns to a 112-107 victory over the Mavericks.
SUNS WIN! pic.twitter.com/ytHbg8vvZv
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 9, 2026
APRIL 9, 2026 / 12:05 AM ET
Greatness
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits 140 straight games with at least 20 points.
SGA hits 140 straight games of 20+ PTS 👏
Thunder lead heading into Q4! pic.twitter.com/3h7J0211xS
— NBA (@NBA) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 11:58 PM ET
Spurred on
De’Aaron Fox scored 25 points to lead the Spurs to a 112-101 win over the Trail Blazers.
No. 61 👏 pic.twitter.com/UOEvCBLnZw
— San Antonio Spurs – x (@spurs) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 11:41 PM ET
Anatomy of a streak
Eight of Denver’s wins during its 10-game win have come at home.
Just keep stacking pic.twitter.com/DxmFzyyAnl
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 11:21 PM ET
Gold rush
Jamal Murray scored 26 points to lead the Nuggets to their 10th straight victory, a 136-119 win over the Grizzlies.
Nikola Jokić added a triple-double (14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists).
Count ‘em: WWWWWWWWWW pic.twitter.com/2FcQ88X4DO
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 11:12 PM ET
Chetmate
Chet Holmgren is doing it all. Holmgren has 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting to lead the Thunder to a 69-49 halftime lead over the Clippers. If Oklahoma City hangs on to win, it will clinch the best record in the NBA and top seed in the West.
HE’S EVERYWHERE. STAY OUT OF HIS WAY‼️ pic.twitter.com/oImz3JZdVU
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 11:03 PM ET
Walking on sunshine
Devin Booker has 19 points and the Suns own a 61-53 lead over the Mavericks at halftime. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg has been held to six points.
Don’t hurt ’em Book 📚🔥 pic.twitter.com/HK5qapHCfh
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 10:51 PM ET
Joker’s wild
Nikola Jokić has a triple-double (14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists) and the Nuggets own a 107-94 lead over Memphis after three quarters.
One more to go pic.twitter.com/HVunVqYtnc
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 10:45 PM ET
No Wemby? No problem
Victor Wembanyama is out Wednesday night but the Spurs are up 61-51 on the Trail Blazers at the half.
Halftime. pic.twitter.com/91iNBoyaJ1
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 10:36 PM ET
Watch Donovan work
Donovan Mitchell got his points in a wide variety of ways Wednesday.
Donovan Mitchell delivered at home!
🕷️ 31 PTS (12-19 FGM)
🕷️ 7 REB
🕷️ 4 AST
4 wins in a row for the @cavs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dLnBCH75jS
— NBA (@NBA) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 10:28 PM ET
Digging for gold
The Nuggets trailed 72-68 at halftime.
At the half pic.twitter.com/o2iOn162MH
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 10:02 PM ET
One more try
The Hawks will get another shot at clinching against the Cavaliers on Friday night.
Next up: We get another shot at the Cavs on Friday night in our last home game of the regular season, presented by @Ticketmaster
See y’all there @StateFarmArena 🎟️ https://t.co/bCRPSoCjiW pic.twitter.com/69tLqI2mTk
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 9:41 PM ET
Firing on all cylinders
The East’s No. 1 seed keeps rolling. Cade Cunningham scored 13 points in his return from a collapsed lung and the Pistons carved out a 137-111 win over the Bucks.
PLAYOFFS UP NEXT @LCArena_Detroit pic.twitter.com/O2S1CChvyz
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 9:35 PM ET
Not tonight, Atlanta
Donovan Mitchell scores 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting and the Cavaliers win, 122-116, keeping the Hawks from clinching a playoff spot.
CAVS WIN! @getgo | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/ioCjGnmPST
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 9:26 PM ET
This Magic moment
Orlando earns its fourth straight win, a 132-120 victory over the Timberwolves. Paolo Banchero (20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists) led the way for the Magic.
we the birthday https://t.co/fXPLMGo0DT pic.twitter.com/bqiHbj378b
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 9:01 PM ET
A big night for Donovan
Donovan Mitchell has beaten the buzzer twice and has 27 points heading into the fourth quarter against Atlanta.
Mitchell beats the shot clock with flair 👏
He’s got 27 PTS (13 in Q3) as the Cavs lead heading into Q4! pic.twitter.com/VDxgZlePh3
— NBA (@NBA) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 8:58 PM ET
It don’t come easy
The Cavaliers are making it tough on the Hawks in their bid to clinch a playoff berth. Cleveland led Atlanta 104-87 after three quarters.
♨️ HE. COOKED. @spidadmitchell scored 13 of our 44 points in the third quarter! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/jlucj7pcP4
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 8:22 PM ET
Cade and company
Cade Cunningham is 3-for-6 from the field with 6 points at the half and the Pistons are up big 75-57 on the Bucks.
The Pistons at the half pic.twitter.com/4eYFmD20hz
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 8:18 PM ET
Flying high
Jonathan Kuminga leads the way with 14 points and the Hawks lead at the half.
Big 2nd quarter for the halftime lead! pic.twitter.com/tXIcrquSyf
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 8:14 PM ET
Poster dunk
The Timberwolves trail the Magic 63-53 at the half but Terrence Shannon Jr. turned some heads with a highlight dunk in the second quarter.
DON’T JUMP WITH TJ https://t.co/5FhXiswCAF pic.twitter.com/yyGNKedfpt
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 9, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 7:52 PM ET
Buzzer beater
Donovan Mitchell gets to the basket to end the first quarter against the Hawks.
Mitchell beats the Q1 buzzer!
Elite change of pace across the court 👌 pic.twitter.com/xOONdLbZ0H
— NBA (@NBA) April 8, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 7:45 PM ET
Potential clincher?
The Hawks can clinch a playoff spot if they beat the Cavaliers tonight, but so far they trail 33-29 after the first quarter.
First frame pic.twitter.com/Pxf2I5JxzR
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 8, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 7:43 PM ET
Welcome back, Cade
Cade Cunningham is back at the wheel for the Pistons and Detroit leads Milwaukee 34-28 at the end of the first quarter.
First bucket back for Deuce 👏 pic.twitter.com/MFwBjDDBBH
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 8, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 7:29 PM ET
The Jalen Duren Address
Jalen Duren thanks the Pistons faithful for a great regular season and gets them excited for the upcoming playoff schedule.
“We not done yet.”
JD with a message to the best fans in the league. pic.twitter.com/q5eYlj2aVZ
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 8, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 7:25 PM ET
It’s McDaniels
Jaden McDaniels is on fire for the Timberwolves early in the first quarter against the Magic.
8 PTS IN 6 MINS.
JADEN IS BACK! pic.twitter.com/JD1Snz75Cn
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 8, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 6:59 PM ET
Cade comeback
Cade Cunningham will make his return from a collapsed lung when the Pistons take on the Bucks tonight.
TONIGHT’S STARTING FIVE @Kia pic.twitter.com/aFU0VEb31c
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 8, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 6:34 PM ET
Hawks eye division title
Dyson Daniels and the Hawks can clinch a division title and a spot in the playoffs with a victory over the Cavaliers.
Dyson Daniels is just the 2nd guard in Hawks franchise history to grab 500+ rebounds in a season pic.twitter.com/nFpwOxexfC
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 8, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 5:55 PM ET
Everybody’s looking for the ladder
Kon Knueppel edged Cooper Flagg in the final Kia Rookie Ladder of the Season.
The Final Kia Rookie Ladder of the Season is here! 🪜
See @AschNBA’s complete list and his NBA All-Rookie Team predictions on the NBA App. pic.twitter.com/PHHxcdirRo
— NBA (@NBA) April 8, 2026
APRIL 8, 2026 / 5:50 PM ET
Welcome to a 7-game slate of NBA action
It’s a big night in the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder can clinch the best record in the NBA and No. 1 seed in the West with a win or a Spurs loss, and the Atlanta Hawks can clinch the Southeast Division by beating Orlando.
Here’s the complete schedule:
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic, 7 ET
Atlanta Hawks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 ET
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons, 7 ET
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets, 9 ET
Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs, 9:30 ET
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. LA Clippers, 10 ET
Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns, 10 PT