The Thunder are obviously still the best team in the West. There is not much debate there in my mind. However, tonight was a massive statement game by the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs played without Manu Ginobili and newly acquired Stephen Jackson, and still beat the Thunder by 9 points in Oklahoma City. Tony Parker continued his amazing year, and Tim Duncan pulled down 19 rebounds. Not to mention, Danny Green had 21 points and 5 steals. The Spurs are right up there with the Thunder right now, and although its between them and the Lakers, I believe their the 2nd best team in the West right now. Had it not been for facing a red-hot Grizzlies team last year, the Spurs would have possibly made a serious push in the playoffs last year. The Spurs are an experienced team, and if somebody wants to call them the best team in the West, I have no issue whatsoever.