With the West suddenly more up-for-grabs than expected, the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs has become even more intriguing. The winner of this series will either face a huge underdog in the Portland Trail Blazers (because, come on, there's no way the Clippers are saving themselves there), or a not-quite-as-invincible-now-that-Steph-is-hurt Golden State Warriors.
Both teams would be foolish to look ahead, of course, because Thunder/Spurs has become an increasingly tense rivalry over the past few years. Although, as my guest points out, the history between the two teams isn't as robust as you may think.