The west does seem like more the wildcard at this point. The east seems like it's relegated to either Boston or the Bucks. I really can't see anyone else truly challenging. Sixers are interesting because embid can straight dominate but injuries. But 1-10 in the west it feels like such a coin toss. Gonna be a good playoffs out west this year.
Yes, if only Joel didn't get injured, it will be a good competition as well in the West, Boston, the Bucks and the Sixers trying to fight for the top spot. But it seems that Boston is taking it already, they are ahead by big margin and the Bucks losing tonight against the Warriors to also snap their winning streak after the all star break.
And with that huge win by the Warriors, they are still in the playoff fight or at least play-in. But it's not that big difference in total wins in the West as everything can change in a month as who will make it straight right in the playoffs.