Oklahoma City Thunder lead trader consensus at 48% implied probability for Western Conference champion, driven by their league-best 58-16 record and clinched No. 1 seed, securing home-court advantage through the playoffs amid a dominant regular season capped by recent wins like their March 27 matchup despite Chet Holmgren's injury report addition. San Antonio Spurs follow at 23.4% after clinching the No. 2 seed at 56-18, fueled by Victor Wembanyama's scorching form—including 23 points and 15 rebounds in a March 28 victory over Milwaukee—positioning them as a formidable playoff threat with stylistic matchup edges. Denver Nuggets sit third at 11% following recovery from early-March injuries to Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray that dropped them to fourth at 47-28, while Los Angeles Lakers' 48-26 mark yields 6.4% amid steady play but tougher seeding path. With playoffs starting April 18, rest advantages and matchup dynamics now dominate sentiment.