Lakers just 2-13 against top five teams in the Western ConferenceBy Eric Pincus
With 33 straight wins, the '71-'72 Lakeshow made for the longest winning streak in the history of the NBA. They also won 69 games in the regular season, a record at the time. With Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, this dominance led to avenging their 1970 Finals loss to the...
Overall, then, the West is bringing lots of depth and also a handful of teams that can realistically envision the taste of champagne in June. This promises to be both an emphatic and entertaining season within the conference, where the only unquestioned winner will be the viewers, who get to...
One of the deepest teams in the NBA, the Grizzlies could stand to add some explosiveness and versatility in the frontcourt to shore up their depth in an attempt to establish themselves as contenders in the Western Conference. Jones is a versatile defender who showed some promise as a floor...
known for its tough competition, with numerous strong teams and emerging dark horses. It's hard to imagine what it would be like if the Suns, Lakers, and Warriors all ended up in the play-in tournament. Currently, the Suns are 8th in the West, Lakers are 9th, and the Warriors are ...
In contrast, the Clippers, another veteran powerhouse in the West, have been disappointing recently despite holding the fourth position. This season has been a roller coaster for the Clippers. With Harden's addition, they suffered a six-game losing streak, followed by a sweet winning streak. Ho...
'72 Lakeshow made for the longest winning streak in the history of the NBA. They also won 69 games in the regular season, a record at the time. With Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, this dominance led to avenging their 1970 Finals loss to the New York Knicks, beating them in...
Doncic makes the Mavs dangerous in any matchup, but any series win they pull off in the West would be considered an upset. Dallas could ride a red-hot Doncic to a first-round surprise. A second? Don't count on it. Fan attendance The Mavericks are permitted to allow 47% capacity at ...
The American West Football Conference is the one out of the 2 conferences included in the National Football League. The AFC has 16 teams with 4 divisions
Covering the best teams in the West from the Big Ten, Big 12, Mountain West, Pac-12, WCC basketball, and SuperWest players in the pros.