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Pistons and Thunder Dominate NBA Playoff Race

3/17/2026

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The 2025-26 NBA regular season ends on April 12, 2026, with daily playoff standings updates.
The Detroit Pistons lead at 48-19, ahead of the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic remain in contention for postseason spots.
In Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder lead at 53-15, with the San Antonio Spurs at 49-18, and the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers vie for final spots.

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Story summary

The 2025-26 NBA regular season ends on April 12, 2026, with daily playoff standings updates.
The Detroit Pistons lead at 48-19, ahead of the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic remain in contention for postseason spots.
In Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder lead at 53-15, with the San Antonio Spurs at 49-18, and the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers vie for final spots.