The Warriors’ reign is over in the Western Conference, and what’s left in their wake is one of the most intriguing conference battles in recent memory. The Lakers are a favorite with their fair share of question marks, while the four teams trailing Los Angeles (all due respect to Dallas and Oklahoma City) each have their own case for the conference crown. Will Kawhi Leonard seize the mantle of Best Player Alive once again? Can James Harden and Russell Westbrook defy the odds with the small-ball Rockets? With All-Star weekend in the rearview mirror, we at The Crossover examined the case for each of the Western Conference’s Finals contenders.
Making the Finals Case for Each Western Conference Contender
