8. Oklahoma City Thunder (43-31)
Led by NBA MVP candidate Paul George and walking triple-double Russell Westbrook, the Oklahoma City Thunder have finally molded themselves into a legit championship contender. They are on the short list of teams that could potentially upset the Warriors in the Western Conference when they’re at the top of their game.
Their playoff success or lack thereof could come down to this team’s supporting cast, and whether Westbrook’s shot can find any sort of consistency in a playoff series.
The Thunder will be an interesting team to watch, there’s no question about that. However, we’re going to find soon enough whether or not they should be taken seriously over the next few weeks.