Each season, evidently one NBA convention performs higher than the opposite and that’s undoubtedly true this 12 months.
In accordance with Nick Angstadt, 11 of the highest 15 groups within the NBA proper now are within the Western Convention.
They embody the Golden State Warriors, main the way in which with 10-2, and the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, and extra.
That’s a powerful accomplishment however the very best group within the league is the Japanese Convention’s Cleveland Cavaliers they usually have a flawless 15-0.
11 of the highest 15 groups within the NBA proper now are within the West pic.twitter.com/DUMTZUfaNZ
— Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) November 19, 2024
The West is unquestionably stronger in some ways and that isn’t shocking contemplating how the previous few years have gone.
The groups within the West have been slowly however steadily making trades, buying draft property, and including higher gamers.
In the meantime, the East has been doing the identical factor nevertheless it simply hasn’t paid off but.
There are many nice groups within the Japanese Convention, however a few of them want a couple of extra years earlier than they’re really delivering on all their potential.
Proper now, the Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are the highest groups of their convention and there’s a good probability they might go all the way in which to the Finals.
In the meantime, the battle for the highest group within the West may find yourself being completely brutal if issues stay the identical.
There may be nonetheless loads of time for Japanese groups to enhance and take extra spots on this record, however, for now, the West is reigning supreme.
Will it stay this fashion all season lengthy?
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