2018-19 NBA Western Conference: Northwest Division Standings so far

#3 Portland Trail Blazers

Portland were swept by New Orleans in the first round of the playoffs last year.

Shooting free-throws at the second-best conversion rate, the Trail Blazers are fourth on the West leaderboard behind OKC, Denver, and Golden State. Led by four-time All-Star Damian Lillard, Portland possess the fifth best offensive rating (113.2) in the league right now.

Their postseason showing hasn't been quite impressive over the past, but the team looks solid on both ends of the floor this time around, promising a deeper and more solid playoff campaign.

Terry Stotts' men carry a decent 34-23 (0.596) win-loss on the season, despite having the division-worst record (4-8) against Northwest teams.

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#2 Oklahoma City Thunder

Paul George has taken over the leading role from Westbrook down in Oklahoma City.

With Russell Westbrook averaging a triple-double (for the third straight season) and Paul George putting together a strong case for his MVP bid, the Thunder are locked in for gold this season.

Possessing the two league leaders in individual steals per game, the Thunder are 4th in defensive rating (105.9) and they have now won eight of their last ten matchups. Their emphatic two-way game this season has fetched them the third-best record (37-20) in the Western Conference.

Oklahoma lead the league in steals and are third in terms of rebounds secured per game.