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October 10, 2021
The Dallas Mavericks came oh-so-close to advancing to the Western Conference semifinals but were once again turned away by the Los Angeles Clippers.
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The Dallas Mavericks came oh-so-close to advancing to the Western Conference semifinals but were once again turned away by the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Memphis Grizzlies finished last season with a 38-34 record, landing them in the newly added play-in tournament. This year, the team is looking to stay healthy with their main core and make another run for the playoffs.
Last season was a season of change for the Indiana Pacers. After firing head coach Nate McMillan, the Pacers hired Nate Bjorkgren to change up the team’s identity.
The San Antonio Spurs finished the previous season with a 33-39 record which was good enough for them to reach the play-in tournament. In the play-in tournament, they would lose a close game to the Memphis Grizzlies, being eliminated from the postseason in the process.
In the 2020-2021 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans finished the season with a 31-41 record for 11th in the Western Conference. Former No. 1 pick, Zion Williamson led the Pelicans and was named a first-time all-star.
Fueled by some medium-sized offseason deals, the Blazers have accelerated the rebuilding of their team. Manager Neil Olshey quickly altered his club by acquiring promising players and coaches.
If it were not for injury, the Denver Nuggets could have won the NBA Finals last season. After trading for Aaron Gordon, Denver went on a winning streak and were demolishing opponents.
The Chicago Bulls failed to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year in the 2020-2021 season. The Bulls began the season with one of the youngest starting lineups in the NBA with an average age of 21.6 years old. Their expectations were low because of their youth.
The Minnesota Timberwolves finished the 2020-2021 NBA season with a 23-49 record. Minnesota struggled with injuries all year long, with their key players out missing several games in a competitive Western Conference.
The Brooklyn Nets saw a rollercoaster 2020-21 season end in disappointing fashion. They fell to the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks in the second round, four games to three.
The Phoenix Suns had one of the most improbable runs to the NBA Finals in recent memory. It is rare to see a team go from being a team that was out of the playoffs the previous season to winning the Western Conference.
The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t have asked for a better season in 2020-2021, as they finished it with their first NBA title in 50 years.
The Dallas Mavericks came oh-so-close to advancing to the Western Conference semifinals but were once again turned away by the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Memphis Grizzlies finished last season with a 38-34 record, landing them in the newly added play-in tournament. This year, the team is looking to stay healthy with their main core and make another run for the playoffs.
Last season was a season of change for the Indiana Pacers. After firing head coach Nate McMillan, the Pacers hired Nate Bjorkgren to change up the team’s identity.
The San Antonio Spurs finished the previous season with a 33-39 record which was good enough for them to reach the play-in tournament. In the play-in tournament, they would lose a close game to the Memphis Grizzlies, being eliminated from the postseason in the process.
In the 2020-2021 NBA season, the New Orleans Pelicans finished the season with a 31-41 record for 11th in the Western Conference. Former No. 1 pick, Zion Williamson led the Pelicans and was named a first-time all-star.
Fueled by some medium-sized offseason deals, the Blazers have accelerated the rebuilding of their team. Manager Neil Olshey quickly altered his club by acquiring promising players and coaches.
If it were not for injury, the Denver Nuggets could have won the NBA Finals last season. After trading for Aaron Gordon, Denver went on a winning streak and were demolishing opponents.
The Chicago Bulls failed to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year in the 2020-2021 season. The Bulls began the season with one of the youngest starting lineups in the NBA with an average age of 21.6 years old. Their expectations were low because of their youth.
The Minnesota Timberwolves finished the 2020-2021 NBA season with a 23-49 record. Minnesota struggled with injuries all year long, with their key players out missing several games in a competitive Western Conference.
The Brooklyn Nets saw a rollercoaster 2020-21 season end in disappointing fashion. They fell to the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks in the second round, four games to three.
The Phoenix Suns had one of the most improbable runs to the NBA Finals in recent memory. It is rare to see a team go from being a team that was out of the playoffs the previous season to winning the Western Conference.
The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t have asked for a better season in 2020-2021, as they finished it with their first NBA title in 50 years.
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