Thunder lock top seed by resting most of their roster for playoff prep
OKC Thunder clinched the Western Conference’s No. 1 seed and will rest virtually their entire roster in a late-season game, starting a G‑League–flavored lineup while managing injuries. The move is aimed at maximizing postseason readiness for a first‑round matchup that could feature the Suns, Clippers, Trail Blazers, or Warriors; Oklahoma City has dominated those teams this season (13–2) and hopes the rest pays off in the playoffs.
