Celtics, Nuggets, and Clippers Extend Playoff Pushes

Toronto's historic 31-0 run highlights Sunday's 9-game NBA slate.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:58am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented and overlapping basketball court lines, players, and ball in shades of navy, green, and red, conveying the dynamic energy of the late-season playoff push.As the NBA regular season reaches its climax, several top teams are surging with momentum heading into the playoffs.Denver Today

The Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers extended their win streaks, and the Toronto Raptors made history with a 31-0 run in a packed Sunday slate of 9 NBA games.

Why it matters

As the regular season winds down, teams are jockeying for playoff positioning, with the Celtics securing their spot and the Nuggets and Clippers continuing to build momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

The Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers to clinch a playoff berth, while the Nuggets and Clippers both won their 6th straight games. The highlight of the night was the Raptors' historic 31-0 run against the Brooklyn Nets, the longest unanswered scoring streak in franchise history.

  • The Celtics clinched a playoff berth on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • The Nuggets and Clippers both extended their win streaks to 6 games on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • The Raptors scored 31 unanswered points against the Nets on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Boston Celtics

An NBA team based in Boston, Massachusetts that has clinched a playoff berth for the 2025-26 season.

Denver Nuggets

An NBA team based in Denver, Colorado that has won 6 straight games heading into the playoffs.

Los Angeles Clippers

An NBA team based in Los Angeles, California that has won 6 straight games heading into the playoffs.

Toronto Raptors

An NBA team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that set a franchise record with a 31-0 scoring run against the Brooklyn Nets.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys have been playing with a lot of energy and focus lately. Clinching a playoff spot is just the first step - now we've got to keep building momentum heading into the postseason.”

— Ime Udoka, Head Coach, Boston Celtics

“We're really starting to click as a team. The winning streak has given us a lot of confidence, and we're playing our best basketball at the right time.”

— Nikola Jokic, Center, Denver Nuggets

What’s next

The Celtics, Nuggets, and Clippers will look to continue their strong play as the regular season winds down and the playoffs approach.

The takeaway

As the NBA regular season nears its conclusion, several top teams are rounding into form and positioning themselves for deep playoff runs. The Celtics, Nuggets, and Clippers have all built momentum with extended win streaks, while the Raptors' historic scoring run shows the depth of talent across the league.