There is a method to the madness known as the NBA schedule, I assure you. More than 1200 games are played in the NBA each year between the league’s 30 teams. Some matchups feature division opponents and some opponents represent a different conference entirely. But on any given night in the NBA, not all matchups are created equal.
A more competitive landscape presents for the Western Conference this year following the migrations of Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis to Los Angeles (LA Clippers/ Los Angeles Lakers). Many teams have opted for a power duo, spurning the big three trend in search of enhanced spotlight for stars and increased cap flexibility.