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NBA: Predicting the West playoff picture at the midway point of the 2017-18 season

By Brandon Osborne

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OAKLAND, CA – MAY 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – MAY 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

3. San Antonio Spurs

Current Seed: 3rd 

Record: 28-15

Games remaining vs .500 or better: 24

The San Antonio Spurs are once again among the NBA’s best on defense, ranking second in defensive rating. San Antonio has been without Kawhi Leonard for most of the season so once he gets healthy and back in game shape the Spurs should take off.

As long as the Spurs remain healthy, the should be one of the toughest out in the playoffs. And perhaps the biggest threat to the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs.

Prediction: 3 seed 

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