Oklahoma City Thunder (37-20)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are only one game back of the Nuggets for the second spot in the Western Conference, and are being powered by an NBA MVP caliber season on the part of Paul George, who is doing it on both ends of the floor.
After a disappointing showing in last year’s playoffs, the Thunder will be looking to prove the masses wrong about their DNA. This is a team that came up short against the Jazz in last year’s first-round playoff series, and probably still remember it like it was yesterday.
I just love everything about the combination of Russell Westbrook and PG, and believe that this team is primed to make a deep run in the playoffs. How would you feel about a Thunder-Warriors Conference Finals?
Verdict: Contender