The Thunder will face some tough opponents over the last 23 games of the 2017-18 regular season.

In fact, the team’s remaining schedule ranks seventh in the NBA in terms of opponent schedule strength, according to Tankathon. The remaining opponents the Thunder play this season boast a combined 51.8 win percentage.

The playoff picture in the Western Conference is a bit tight as the league sets up for the final two months of play. For example, the Thunder are just two games back of the Spurs in third place, but are only 1.5 games ahead of the Clippers in ninth place.

In addition to the Spurs and Clippers, the Timberwolves, Nuggets, Trail Blazers, Pelicans and Jazz are all among those teams that are separated by just 4.5 games in the standings. Fortunately for the Thunder, each of those teams except the Jazz also rank inside the top 15 in remaining strength of schedule.

The Thunder still have a pair of games left against the Rockets, Warriors, Spurs and Trail Blazers. They will also have road games left against the Celtics, Raptors and the Heat.

It appears to be shaping up for a wild finish to the season for the Thunder and a lot will be riding on how strong they can closeout the season.