Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (13) guards Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (4) as he drives to the basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Will the Los Angeles Lakers rule the Western Conference again?
The NBA Western Conference should be deeper and more competitive than ever before this season. Under the new postseason format, the 7th through 10th place teams will face off against each other in play-in games to determine which two advance in the playoffs.