This team, as it is currently structured can be and should be the 8th playoff team in the West.
Right now, that team is Houston.
Let us compare:
Houston's five best lineup: Lin, Harden, Parsons, Patterson and Asik.
Sacramento's five best lineup: Tyreke, Thornton, Salmons, Thompson, Cousins
Reke vs. Lin? Reke wins.
Harden vs. Thornton? Harden wins.
Salmons vs. Parsons? Draw.
Patterson vs. Thompson? Thompson wins.
Asik vs. Cousins? Cousins wins.
That is 3-1-1 in favor of Sacramento. See why I say we should be the 8th playoff team? We aren't even taking into account a players like IT & Jimmer who can be quality bench players.