There are no easy schedules when you play in the Western Conference and that is more true this year than ever before. Aside from Kyrie Irving, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard, most of the top players in the NBA reside in the Western Conference. The move of LeBron James to Los Angeles really made the west a crowded group going forward. And the Dallas Mavericks are ready to compete.
Let’s get a basic breakdown of the Western Conference before we jump into the upcoming schedule:
1. Houston Rockets – Last season’s record: 65-17, Key losses: Trevor Ariza/Gerald Green, Key additions: Carmelo Anthony
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