Current standings 1. * LA Lakers -- 2. * San Antonio 0.5 3. Houston 1.5 4. * Utah 2.5 5. New Orleans 1.5 6. Phoenix 3.0 7. Dallas 4.0 8. Golden State 4.5 The West is so tightly packed this year Dallas realistically could place anywhere between 8 and 2. I'd want to play (ignoring Golden State) 1. Houston 2. New Orleans 3. Utah 4. Phoenix 5. San Antonio 6. La Lakers