As expected, the Western Conference playoff race is heating up.
Of course, the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs top the list by a significant margin. Right behind the Spurs, though, is the new-look Minnesota Timberwolves, who are 32-20 on the season.
Riding a seven-game win streak, the Oklahoma City Thunder trail the T-Wolves by just 1.5 games for 4th.
Between OKC at No. 5 and the LA Clippers at No. 9 is just 4.5 games of separation. In the mix is the New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets, and your Portland Trail Blazers.