Oklahoma City Thunder lead trader consensus at 48% implied probability for Western Conference champion after clinching the No. 1 seed with a 60-16 record, securing home-court advantage throughout the playoffs starting April 18 and boasting elite defense led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-caliber play. San Antonio Spurs follow at 24.4%, riding a franchise-best 57-18 mark fueled by Victor Wembanyama's dominance and recent depth additions like Mason Plumlee, positioning them for a potential deep run with the No. 2 seed locked. Denver Nuggets sit third at 10.5% amid Nikola Jokić's return from a 16-game injury absence, highlighted by their March 31 triple-double-fueled 118-105 win over the Lakers, though rotation tweaks persist; Lakers lag at 6.3% post-loss despite No. 3 seeding. Minimal injury concerns and few games left solidify top seeds' edges.