Oklahoma City Thunder lead trader consensus at 48.5% implied probability for Western Conference champion, anchored by their top seed lock at 58-16 and reigning champion status, bolstered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's record-breaking scoring consistency and a now-healthy roster ahead of final games. San Antonio Spurs follow at 22.4% after clinching the No. 2 seed at 56-18, fueled by Victor Wembanyama's dominance and a 32-point blowout over Milwaukee on March 28 that highlighted their surge. Denver Nuggets sit at 11.0% despite Nikola Jokić's triple-double averages, hampered by inconsistency and a tougher playoff path from the No. 4 spot at 46-28, while Lakers' eight-win streaks elevate them to 6.5% but face injury risks in the No. 3 position. Remaining games and home-court advantages through the conference finals define the crowded field.