As we’ve just made it past the halfway mark of the season, it’s about that time when the playoff picture becomes much more clear. Teams that have dominated all season (i.e. the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and Cleveland Cavaliers) lead the playoff charge, and even the mid-tier teams are essentially a lock to make the playoffs.
While most of the playoff-caliber teams have already set themselves apart from the rest of the pack, it seems that the eighth seed in the Western conference is always a fight to the finish.
There are multiple teams in the mix for that final spot in the playoffs and an inevitable matchup with the high-flying Golden State Warriors.