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2018 NBA Power Rankings: Should the Houston Rockets be the favorites in the West?

Michael Saenz|
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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2. Golden State Warriors (53-17)

Barring something weird happening in the last few weeks of the NBA’s regular season, the Golden State Warriors will likely head into the playoffs as the second seed in the Western Conference. For the defending champs, that’s not a big deal.

After all, the most important thing for this team is health. Right now, they need to focus on getting Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson right. If they can do that, they should be fine.

This is a team that can beat any team any where. They don’t need homecourt advantage. And to get back to the NBA Finals, they’re going to have to win road games. Likely in Houston.