And I think some people are overrating both Phoenix (who imploded spectacularly vs. a mediocre Mavs team last year) and Durant, who is now finally showing his age and injury susceptibility...after a dismal showing via a sweep last playoffs.
The '17/18 Warriors they certainly are not.
Yeah the West is wide open. I certainly consider Phoenix to be the favorites but I don't trust CP3, Booker, and KD to remain healthy for the next 2 months.
The only teams currently 1-8 that I can't see in the NBA Finals are Sacramento, Clippers (if PG13 isn't healthy), and NOLA.
I could see Denver, GS, PHX, Memphis, and the Lakers winning the West.