The 2019-20 NBA season has been full of surprises. From Luka Doncic‘s ascension into the MVP conversation, Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s improvement on his stellar campaign last year, Carmelo Anthony‘s return, and the San Antonio Spurs eye-popping struggles, the first quarter of the season has been full of headline-grabbing storylines.
Distinguishable tiers of teams have become clearer as we’ve paced through the season. Lead by their world-destroying MVP candidate Milwaukee Bucks unsurprisingly lead the Eastern Conference. The Western Conference is a bit murkier.
Several teams could make a convincing argument for the top spot out West.