Don’t be so quick to count out the Western Conference’s top-seeded teams

A large swath of NBA media is out on the top seeds in the Western Conference — and it makes sense, because, for the first time since the 1996-97 season, the East is far and away superior.

The Denver Nuggets have clinched the best record in the West at 52-28 with two games remaining. The No. 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies won their 50th game on Tuesday, and third-seeded Sacramento Kings may not…