Poor depth in Eastern Conference means they are eclipsed by Western rivals.
Another week of NBA action has produced its fair share of highlights, but the question remains as to which teams have made the biggest impact over the last seven days.
Given the absence of any real depth or quality in the Eastern Conference, the two candidates from that side of the league are inevitably the duo sitting comfortably at the top.
However, the competitiveness of the Western Conference has experts and analysts interested, as a whole host of teams are laying down their claim for the top seed at the end of the regular season.
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