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J. Kyle Mann and Michael Pina discuss the Western Conference hierarchy and the implications of the Clippers' recent punishments.

After ranking the teams in the East, J. Kyle Mann and Michael Pina return to create their hierarchy for the Western Conference. Can the Thunder get back on track to dethrone the Spurs in the West? How far can Steph Curry carry the Warriors? Is LaMelo Ball the missing piece for Anthony Edwards and the Wolves? How will the Clippers respond after the severe punishments for circumventing the salary cap?(00:00) Intro (20:41) 15-10(54:26) 9-5(1:20:44) 4-1Hosts: J.Kyle Mann and Michael PinaProducers: Victoria Valencia, Jessie Lopez, and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann, Michael Pina

Topics covered

• Western Conference hierarchy
• NBA rankings
• Clippers punishment
• Thunder performance
• Warriors potential
• LaMelo Ball impact

Keywords

• NBA
• Clippers
• Western Conference
• Thunder
• Spurs
• Steph Curry
• LaMelo Ball
• Anthony Edwards

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Organizations: Clippers, Thunder, Spurs, Wolves

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