In the first of a two-part series, here are my views of the teams in the NBA’s Western Conference. There won’t be many surprises.
With no time to spare, I offer my pre-season power rankings. I’m starting with the Western Conference (and dispensing with the Divsions); the East will follow.
You’ll note it takes until the eleventh team before we posit a sub-.500 record. That certainly won’t be the case with the East. Everyone’s talking about Western dominance – and everyone is right.
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