No Dunks Cade's Solid Return, Thunder Clinch No. 1 Seed Again & Top 5 NBA Fanbases
Apr 9, 2026
Cade Cunningham's return and what it means for Detroit's depth. Chet Holmgren's monster performance and OKC clinching the West's top seed again. Controversy over the Kings' late foul and its explanation. A spirited countdown of the top five NBA fanbases and vivid arena atmospheres.
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Cavs Lean On Size To Set Up Donovan Mitchell
- Cavs used Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen early to establish size and momentum, enabling Donovan Mitchell late-quarter shot-making including multiple buzzer beaters.
- Mobley's career-high 22 points and 19 rebounds underpinned Cleveland's win over Atlanta.
Chet Holmgren Peak Performance Clinches No.1 Seed
- Chet Holmgren's 30-point, 14-rebound game propelled OKC to clinch the West's No.1 seed for a third straight season.
- Holmgren hit 3-of-4 from deep, blocked and dunked highlight plays, making this one of his best full-season performances.
Thunder Join Elite Three-Season No.1 Club
- Oklahoma City became only the sixth franchise to be the top playoff seed three straight seasons since 1983–84.
- The comparison list includes Celtics, Lakers, Bulls, Lakers again, and Warriors — teams that won multiple championships over similar stretches.