Updated Mar. 21 West playoff standings as Thunder host Hornets

Mar 19, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) passes against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesThe Oklahoma City Thunder have clinched the first seed. Not surprising considering they've held a double-digit game lead in the standings for most of the season.

The Thunder hosts the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back after a four-day break between games. The MVP candidate will get a chance to help his case against one of the league's worst teams who are on the second night of a back-to-back.

Less than a month remains in the 2024-25 regular season. Even…