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West: No. 6 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 3 Houston Rockets
Matchup to Watch: Russell Westbrook vs. James Harden
Outlook: Russell Westbrook against James Harden is not just the matchup of the series but of the entire playoffs. If the NBA MVP race was like most years, fans would have the opportunity to see a "revenge" series by the loser of the MVP. However, the award will not be announced until after the playoffs at a special awards ceremony. Houston has won three of four games but all four games have been close. Expect Westbrook to keep this series tight as he is out to prove he is the best player in the league. Look for the Rockets to close it out but not without a fight from the Thunder.
Prediction: Rockets in 7 games (Getty)
