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. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back after a four-day break between games. The MVP candidate will get a chance to help his case against one of the league's worst teams who are on the second night of a back-to-back.
Less than a month remains in the 2024-25 regular season. Even though the Thunder aren't involved, plenty of heated races for seeding have ramped up as the margin for error gets thinner.