Check out these games today forWestern Conference Teams:

Mavs @ Celtics (1pm EST, 10am PST)

I hope the Mavs lose so we improve our divisional standing. Who's worse - Mark Cuban or Kevin Garnett? I think Garnett is more of a foul taste, but Cuban is right up there in my view.

Spurs @ Lakers (3pm EST, 12 PST)

I think the Spurs can pull this out. Neither of these two teams are going to fall in the conference standings, so this should be an exciting game to watch. Possibly a preview of the Western Conference Finals in 2009.

Suns @ Hawks (6pm EST, 3pm PST)

Again, I hope the Suns will lose. Should be interesting to see whether they break their 3 game losing streak. When do we play the Suns next? We should be able to beat them now, they don't look that good.

Rockets @ Pistons (6:30pm EST, 3:30pm PST)

Hoping for a Rockets loss. I don't think the Rockets have a shot at this game after losing Yao (along with their other injuries).

Jazz @ Nuggets (8pm EST, 5pm PST)

两支球队失去吗?我想看看掘金lose, as this would distance us by 1 game from a Northwest division tie with them. However, after losing to the Cavs last night at home, I don't expect Utah to have the energy to pull this out. I hope they do, though. I do feel bad for the Jazz owner who just had some legs partially amputated.

Clippers @ Warriors (9pm EST, 6pm PST)

This will be like watching the JV teams play after the varsity squads. Nobody cares, but since it's later in the evening/day, what else do you have to do? Okay, we'll sit and watch this entertainment simply because it's basketball, but also a nice preview to tomorrow nights game for us against the Clips.

Nine Western Conference teams are playing today. Seven of these teams are the top 9 in the Western Conference. The only top 9 teams not playing are the Blazers and Hornets. Maybe somebody could set these two teams up on a Xbox and tell us the outcome?

A great day for the Western Conference. An even better day to improve our playoff position and hopes.

Go Blazers!