Last night, I was out with some friends, fortunate enough to catch the fourth quarter and OT of the OKC-Utah game. It was the best game I've seen this season—played at a high level, constant drama, and an exciting, controversial finish.
Utah's win bumped their record to 51-27, good for second in the West. OKC's loss dropped them to 48-29, seventh in the West.
But let's play the hypothetical game and reverse the outcome. Had a foul been called on Kevin Durant's shot and OKC won, they'd be at 49-28, only one game behind Dallas, Denver, and Phoenix for second. Utah would be 50-28 and would be sitting at fifth place instead of second.
The result got us thinking: The first round in the West this year is going to be the most exciting first round ever. No doubt about it. There are juicy, savory matchups galore; we could get an enthralling Lakers-Spurs matchup.
Or Lakers-Thunder.
Or a rematch of the Jazz-Thunder.
Or Mavs-Spurs.
Or Suns-Thunder.
Or Nuggets-Blazers.
Or Spurs-Suns.
Seriously, how could you not be pumped for any of these series? Any one of them could potentially become the most entertaining first-round matchup in recent memory.
But before the matchups are set ...
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