I am confident the Lakers, Kings (Queens?), Spurs, and Mavs are 'locks' for the 1st 4 seeds in April. But -- I don't believe there is a clear consensus on the other 4. So, I root for the above 4 against all western competition, save for the Rox, of course. And against the other westerners at all times. I want to see play off basketball in this building again.
I'm kinda like you. I look at the Lakers beating the Clippers as a good thing. Although it made me laugh when the Spurs lost to the Warriors. It's a good way to cheer and keep the NBA interesting.
I am not supporting those teams. We are going to very good and I am not interested in conceding anything to anybody at this point.