The NBA has formed a strong east and a weak west. The current Western Conference can only be regarded as a big melee.

Since I started watching the NBA in 2002 because of Yao Ming, the NBA seems to have always been a situation where the west is strong and the east is weak. For most seasons, the strong teams in the Eastern NBA can be counted on one hand. Many times the top five teams in the Eastern Conference cannot even make the playoffs when compared to the Western Conference. This situation continued until last season. Last season, the Knicks, who were fourth in the Eastern Conference, had a record of only 41 wins and 31 losses. With such a record in the Western Conference, they could only be ranked eighth in the Western Conference, and they had to play in the play-offs. Compete for a playoff spot. However, in fact, since last season, the situation of the strong west and the weak east has been quietly changing. As the strong players in the east continue to recruit in the new season, the number of new strong teams in the east continues to increase. The number shows a tendency to exceed that in the west.

In fact, the situation of the strong West and the weak East last season is no longer so obvious, because although the Western Conference was still a dispute between princes last season, the Lakers were eliminated by the Suns in the first round of the playoffs due to injuries. , after the Clippers' Leonard was retired in the semifinals, many people have regarded the Eastern Conference semifinals Bucks vs. Nets game as a preview of the finals. Because excluding the injured Clippers and Nuggets, almost no one would think that the complete Suns and Jazz could eventually defeat the Bucks or any team in the Nets in a series, unless these two teams A die-hard fan of the team. Facts also proved that the Jazz could not even overcome the crippled Clippers, while the Suns won four games in a row after the Bucks completely awakened and had internal problems. Apart from enjoyment, there is no power to resist...

The Jazz and Suns, the top players in the Western Conference, are still very strong this season, but again, they failed to seize the opportunity last season. No one except their die-hard fans would think they would win the championship this season. The Lakers, on the other hand, had a lively offseason and formed a five-member team. But now it looks like a joke. They can't even guarantee a spot in the top half of the playoffs. As for the Clippers, without Kawhi, they can only haha; the Nuggets' two offseason contract extensions for Gordon and Porter ensured their future main framework, but without Murray, their ceiling has never been high. ; The Warriors, after the decline of the dynasty, even their die-hard fans will not classify them as a championship team; the Mavericks, Doncic is strong enough, but they lack helpers, they can reach the semifinals It has reached the limit; among the remaining Western Conference teams, the only one that can be called a strong team seems to be the Trail Blazers, but the Trail Blazers always feel like they are short of breath. So let’s not say that there is no super strong team in the Western Conference that can be called a championship team. The only teams that can be called strong teams are the Lakers, Jazz, Suns, Nuggets, Clippers, and Warriors. , Mavericks, and Trail Blazers. This season, the Timberwolves may be a surprise, but it may just be a surprise.

Looking back at the Eastern Conference, there are two absolute favorites to win the championship. The current super strong teams Nets and Bucks are not to mention; the Heat, who signed Lowry and Tucker in the offseason, coupled with their unique With their tough characteristics, they are definitely a team that cannot be ignored. I believe that even the Nets and Bucks are not willing to face them in the series; in addition, they continued to operate during the offseason, signing DeRozan and Ball. Yes, the Bulls, currently the hottest team in the league, have also entered the ranks of strong teams. Now they can at least compete with the Trail Blazers in the Western Conference without falling behind; plus the Hawks, who reached the Western Conference Finals last season It has already taken off; the Knicks, who were pushed to the wall last season, have completely turned around under the guidance of Xi Bodu; there are also the traditional powerful Celtics, led by the two top picks, and the 76ers, led by Embiid. These They are all existences that can compete with the powerful powers in the west. Therefore, after counting, there are eight strong teams in the Eastern Conference including the Nets, Bucks, Heat, Bulls, Hawks, Knicks, Celtics, and 76ers. Moreover, the Eastern Conference still has the Wizards who are showing signs of recovery and have always had good combat effectiveness. They have also introduced the Pacers, the three-goal team, and the Hornets led by Hayward. Compared to the Pelicans, they are neither stronger nor weaker.

Therefore, it can be said that in today's NBA league, the Eastern Conference teams have surpassed the Western Conference in terms of both quality and quantity. It may be time to turn over the era of the strong West and the weak East.

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