The Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns are both playing some of the best basketball we could imagine. Does anyone else stand a chance?
At this point in the season, it’s hard to imagine anyone passing the Warriors or the Suns out in the Western Conference. But it’s too early to count out the Utah Jazz, and with all the star power in Los Angeles on the Lakers and the Clippers, it’s not a done deal.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference is a bit more of a gamble. The Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets are all serious contenders in the East and have a legitimate road to the NBA Finals.
As we head into the final month of the calendar year, let’s take a look at how the league is shaping up.