NBA: Breaking down the 2018 playoff race in the Western Conference

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There are about 25 games left for the remainder of the 2017-18 NBA season for most teams post All-Star break; we break down the playoff race in the Western Conference

I’m assuming if you’re reading this that you’ve read our article on the Eastern Conference race to the playoffs.

If not, here it is!

NBA: Breaking down the playoff race in the Eastern Conference

As we come closer to All-Star break being over, there are some intriguing match-ups currently happening in the Western Conference that would entice any casual NBA fan.

I know what you’re thinking, the Golden State Warriors will win it all.

This may or may not be true, but humor us and understand that there are other strong teams and ANYTHING is possible.

If you didn’t read that in Kevin Garnett’s voice, we have bigger issues at hand.

These playoff bouts may or may not be closer to Rocky III … (Read the other article to understand the reference).

There are about 25 games left for the remainder of the 2017-18 NBA season for most teams post All-Star break; we break down the playoff race in the Western Conference

Western Conference Standings Continued…