Oklahoma City Thunder leads Western Conference playoff race

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The NBA Western Conference playoff race is heating up as the regular season nears its end. The Oklahoma City Thunder lead with a significant advantage, potentially clinching the No. 1 seed soon. The Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets are tied for second place, with the Los Angeles Lakers just behind. The competition for the No. 6 seed is tight, involving the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. At the bottom, the Phoenix Suns are struggling to secure a playoff spot against the injury-plagued Dallas Mavericks. The playoff picture is becoming clearer as teams vie for better seeding.


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