The Spurs came in at number two on John Schuhmann's NBA power rankings for a second consecutive week. San Antonio hasn't lost a game, but neither has OKC, keeping them in first place. But the gap between the two teams is only three games in the loss column, and with 12 games to go, the good guys are poised for a last-minute run to take control of the league.
The Thunder have the most difficult strength-of-schedule remaining, while the Silver and Black have a less arduous path with the 10th-easiest, according to Tankathon. The Spurs hold the tie-breaker between the two franchises, so if Oklahoma City slips just enough, that number one seed could slip right along with them.