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The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of securing the top spot in the Western Conference for the third consecutive season, following their dominant 123-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. With a win or a San Antonio Spurs loss, they will clinch the top seed. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 25 points, extending his streak of 20+ point games to 139. The Lakers, missing key players, suffered their third straight loss, dropping to third in the conference.

In other news, Kevin Durant received a hostile welcome in Phoenix, with fans booing him as he scored 24 against his former Suns team. This loss pushed Phoenix out of an automatic playoff spot, handing it to Minnesota. The Timberwolves secured the spot after their victory over Indiana.

In the Eastern Conference, Boston narrowly defeated Charlotte 113-102, moving closer to the second seed. Toronto dominated Miami 121-95, keeping their playoff hopes alive and sending the Heat to the play-in tournament alongside the Suns. As the playoffs approach, the Western Conference race tightens, and the Thunder eye the top seed, while the playoffs heat up next week.

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