One of three will be the odd team out in West

 
You knew it would come to this in the Western Conference: Nine days, five games each, three teams. Dallas, Denver, Golden State. ... [link]

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SI.com - Writers - Marty Burns: NBA Power Rankings - Monday April 7, 2008 3:26PM

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