NBA predictions 2024-25: Win-loss records for Warriors, Thunder and every West team - ESPN

23.08.2024 - 13:30 espn.com

With top contenders such as the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder getting even better, expect another battle in a stacked Western Conference.

The Thunder, No. 1 seed heading into last season's playoffs, returns a strong core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the addition of defensive stalwart Alex Caruso.

The Mavericks' offseason addition of Klay Thompson adds another key component to one of the best offenses in the league as well as the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, both hungry to return to the Finals after last year's fumble against the Boston Celtics.

And don't forget the Denver Nuggets, who are one year removed from winning the title and remain a dangerous team under defending MVP Nikola Jokic.

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