The Warriors and Rockets look poised to stage an epic battle for the best record in the NBA. It looks like six teams in the Western Conference will battle for the final four playoff spots.
But let’s be honest, the best race in the NBA to watch as the regular season finishes up is the one for the bottom. There is no singular, LeBron James-esque talent at the top of the 2018 NBA Draft, but there are several prospects with franchise player potential. The group of teams chasing better lottery position might be bigger and bunched closer together than anything the NBA has ever seen.