Thunder Clinch NBA Playoff Spot Amid Player Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder have secured home-court advantage for the upcoming 2025 NBA Playoffs after their recent win over the Phoenix Suns, clinching the top seed in the Western Conference. As the Thunder prepare for the postseason, there is speculation about resting key players to avoid injuries, particularly given the team's struggles with scoring consistency in the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Meanwhile, the Suns face elimination from play-in contention, having lost their last seven games and missing key players like Kevin Durant due to injury. The Thunder will also be without several players, including Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, for their upcoming matchup against Phoenix. Despite the stakes being low for OKC, the team aims to maintain momentum heading into the playoffs. The Thunder's next game is against the Utah Jazz before they begin their playoff journey on April 20.