What could stop five contenders from cracking conference finals?

Sports Illustrated's Point Forward team (Rob Mahoney & Ben Golliver) discuss "five would-be contenders that finished outside the NBA’s final four in 2013, and what might hold them back in 2014. "

Mahoney & Golliver examine the following questions:

1. With Russell Westbrook back, the Thunder could well be the Western Conference favorites. What could get in…