The top 5 spots in the Western Conference have remained pretty much the same for a while now, thanks in large part to the fact that the top teams are all basically running away with their divisions. Things are a little more exciting in the bottom half, as the fight seems to be good and on for the final 3 playoff spots. The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the surprise teams in the West, and they are holding on to the #6 spot right now. They can almost certainly feel the chasing pack breathing down their necks, though, and they will need to maintain their winning ways if they want to hold them all off. Their next outing is a tough one, as the #3 Oklahoma City Thunder are heading into town. It’ll be a stern test for the Mavs, and one that is likely to see them installed as the home pro hoops betting underdog.
