With the NBA season approaching rapidly, we need to start thinking about which teams figure into the expected playoff picture this season.
We already hit the East, so let's take a look at the NBA's stronger half, the Western Conference.
This an analytical look as to which teams will make the Western Conference Playoffs, and the order in which we project they will finish the season in the standings.
You'll notice that along with each team is their key additions and losses -- but know that the word "key" was used somewhat loosely -- and their nERD score, which is predictive of the team's ultimate winning percentage.