OKC Clinches #1 Seed for Third Straight Year — Holmgren Goes Off for 30/14/5
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the No. 1 overall seed in the NBA for the third consecutive season, routing the Los Angeles Clippers 128-110 at Intuit Dome on Wednesday night.
Chet Holmgren was the star of the show — 30 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks on an absurdly efficient 10-of-13 from the field. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points and 11 assists on 9-of-17 shooting. This wasn't a close game. This was a statement.
The Thunder's 64th win of the season puts them in historic company. Only five other franchises have ever clinched the top seed three years running: the Celtics (1984-88), Lakers (1984-90 and 2008-10), Bulls (1996-98), and Warriors (2015-17). That's a list of dynasties, and OKC just added their name to it.
With two games left in the regular season, the Thunder are locked in and looking ahead to the playoffs. This team has been the best in basketball all year, and they've got home court through the Finals to prove it.