NBA Power Rankings: The NBA’s Most Exciting Time of the Year

149. <p>With only a handful of games left to play – five to be exact for the Thunder – Oklahoma City is sitting pretty. Especially with what the New Orleans Pelicans, who trail the Thunder in the standings by half a game, have left on their schedule.</p> <p>In comparison to the Pelicans’ remaining playoff-loaded schedule, the Thunder only have to play two Western Conference playoff teams (Spurs, Blazers) the rest of the way.</p> <p>Based on schedules alone, the Thunder should be considered the favorites to hold onto the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoff picture.</p> <p> </p>. (42-35). Previous: 9th. Oklahoma City Thunder. 9. team