10. Dallas Mavericks (21-10)
Much like the Pacers, the Dallas Mavericks are a team that no one in the West is going to want to play during the playoffs. Luka Doncic has made the jump to superstardom and Kristaps Prozingis is only going to get better as he gets more comfortable in his return and with his new team.
If the Mavs make a move at the deadline, this team could be extremely dangerous in late April.
9. Indiana Pacers (21-12)
The Indiana Pacers may be without Victor Oladipo for the next month, but if there’s one thing that we’ve learned about the team in his absence to start the season it’s that this team is going to fight no matter who they have on the roster.
Malcolm Brogdon has been great for the team, and he’ll only be buoyed by the return of Oladipo. This team, regardless of where it finishes in the regular season, is going to be a tough out and is going to be a matchup that no one wants.