Commentary
Forecasting the West: How will the top teams finish?
Originally Published: April 3, 2008
By John Hollinger | ESPN Insider
Much has been written about the incredibly compelling race in the Western Conference this season and the upcoming playoffs. Truly, this is the best playoff race the league has ever seen. Consider the fact that with two weeks to go in the season, not one Western team has even clinched a playoff berth.
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