The Warriors won again. The Cavaliers got there again. Wait, but the West got significantly better in the summer, so it’s all leading to — likely another Warriors-Cavs NBA Finals.
It’s no fun to skip to the end of the story, but in the interim, there will be plenty of plotlines and marquee games over the next six months to keep everyone’s attention. Several familiar faces are in new places and there will be some intrigue as the season unfolds.
Here’s a look at Rod Beard’s initial NBA Power Rankings:
1. Warriors (67-15): Can we just fast-forward to the playoffs?