A Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunders playoff duel is now becoming more likely as San Antonio Spurs is closing in on taking the number one spot in the West. If GSW drops to second place in the West, the Dubs may face OKC in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

According to FoxSports, the Spurs are now considered as the favorite to get the West number one spot before the season ends. After the Spurs' win against the Kings and the GSW's loss against the Celtics, the San Antonio Spurs is now just a game and a half away from taking the number one spot from the Golden State Warriors.

CBSSports still has the Warriors at the number one spot, which will make a Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets matchup in the first round of NBA playoffs highly possible. However, with the current state that the Dubs are in now, the Spurs may end up taking the first spot in the West leading the way to a Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunders first round playoff duel.

A GSW vs OKC Thunders first round playoff duel will provide all the drama early in the playoffs. The OKC team is still harboring bad blood against its former All-Star forward Kevin Durant and the Thunders may do whatever it takes to deny Durant his first NBA Championship ring.

Barring any setbacks, Kevin Durant may be available just in time for the Playoffs. The OKC Thunders vs Warriors playoff battle will again spark the Russell Westbrook vs Kevin Durant duel. The two former teammates have not been in good terms since Durant decided to leave Westbrook and the OKC Thunders to chase his first NBA ring with the Golden State Warriors.

With all the bad blood and talent, a Golden State Warriors vs OKC Thunders first round duel will only do well for the NBA and the fans. The Dubs is still the favorite to win the NBA Championship, provided that Kevin Durant recovers in time for the playoffs.

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