No surprises in the standings this morning. Last night everyone did what they were supposed to: The Mavericks trounced Sactown and the Nuggets melted down when the Spurs came to town. Can't help but hope to matchup with Denver in the first round. 'Spose I should be careful what I wish for though.
San Antonio Spurs 104 Denver Nuggets 85: Ugly. There were 34 combined turnovers between the two teams and the Nuggets decided to lose their minds with 4 technicals (Carmelo was ejected).The Spurs sported 6 players in double figures while the Nuggets shot 39%. (Game Recap)
Dallas Mavericks 126 Sacramento Kings 108: Dirk was huge with 39 Terry added 25 off the pine and the Mavericks played like a #2 seed should play, pounding the Kings by 18. (Game Recap)
Western Conference Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STREAK |
| 1. LA Lakers | 56 | 23 | .709 | - | 5-5 | WON 1 |
| 2. Dallas | 53 | 27 | .663 | 3.5 | 7-3 | WON 3 |
| 3. Denver | 52 | 28 | .650 | 4.5 | 5-5 | LOST 1 |
| 4. Utah | 52 | 28 | .650 | 4.5 | 7-3 | WON 1 |
| 5. SUNS | 51 | 28 | .646 | 5 | 8-2 | LOST 1 |
| 6. Oklahoma City |
49 | 30 | .620 | 7 | 7-3 | WON 1 |
| 7. San Antonio | 49 | 31 | .613 | 7.5 | 7-3 | WON 1 |
| 8. Portland |
48 | 31 | .608 | 8 |
7-3 | LOST 1 |
Sunday's Western Conference Games of Significance:
Trail Blazers @ Lakers