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  • Steph, Draymond and the Warriors' search for new basketball meaning
    • Steph, Draymond and the Warriors' search for new basketball meaning
    All in all, what we have here is just maybe a Western Conference playoff team....2021
  • Molino, Minnesota shock SCK to reach West final
    • Molino, Minnesota shock SCK to reach West final
    Kevin Molino scored twice as Minnesota United FC knocked off top seed Sporting KC in Major League Soccer's Western Conference playoff semifinal....2020
  • • Previewing the Western Conference playoff bracket & reacting to 2020 awards so far | Extratime
    2020
  • MLS Western Conference playoff picture set
    • MLS Western Conference playoff picture set
    The MLS Western Conference playoff picture is now decided with some intriguing matchups on the way. The Seattle Sounders claimed a Decision Day with over the San Jose Earthquakes, moving up to the (...)...2020
  • • VIDEO: Marcus Morris steps on Mavs star Luka Doncic’s injured ankle
    The Dallas Mavericks-vs-Los Angeles Clippers Western Conference playoff series has indeed been filled with several controversies. Marcus Morris added another entry in the chippy affair during Game 5 after it appeared he purposely stepped on the injured left ankle of Mavs superstar Luka Doncic. Marcus Morris trying to step on Luka’s injured ankle ? 😐 […] The post VIDEO: Marcus Morris steps o...2020
  • • Pavelski's hat trick helps Stars beat Flames in OT
    Dallas scored 16:05 into overtime after Joe Pavelski forced the extra period by completing a hat trick in the final seconds of regulation and the Stars beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 on Sunday to even their Western Conference playoff series....2020
  • • Russell Westbrook ruled out for Game 1 with quad injury
    The Houston Rockets will be without Russell Westbrook for at least the first game of their Western Conference playoff series....2020
  • • Blazers seal playoff play-in matchup after win vs. Nets
    The Portland Trail Blazers are officially in the running for the last spot on this year’s Western Conference playoff picture. With the huge win over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night, the Blazers have sealed a play-in match-up against the Memphis Grizzlies to battle it out for the final spot in the West. With the win, […] The post Blazers seal playoff play-in matchup after win vs. Nets ...2020
  • • Giannis Antetokounmpo’s suspension seriously impacts West playoffs chase
    Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for the team’s final NBA seeding game, which could have major implications in the Western Conference playoff chase. The Portland Trail Blazers currently hold the No. 8 seed after Tuesday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Three teams — the Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio […] The post Giann...2020
  • • Dame on! Lillard scores 61 in victory over Mavericks
    The Blazers are now in the driver's seat in the Western Conference playoff race....2020

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Western Conference Playoff injury and suspension

  • • Russell Westbrook ruled out for Game 1 with quad injury
    The Houston Rockets will be without Russell Westbrook for at least the first game of their Western Conference playoff series....2020
  • • Giannis Antetokounmpo’s suspension seriously impacts West playoffs chase
    Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for the team’s final NBA seeding game, which could have major implications in the Western Conference playoff chase. The Portland Trail Blazers currently hold the No. 8 seed after Tuesday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Three teams — the Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio […] The post Giann...2020
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo suspended, ramifications on Western Conference playoff race
    • Giannis Antetokounmpo suspended, ramifications on Western Conference playoff race
    Giannis Antetokounmpo headbutted Moritz Wagner....2020
  • • Flames' top defenseman Giordano sent for MRI
    The Calgary Flames, hovering at the cutoff line in the Western Conference playoff race, practiced Wednesday without their top defenseman, Mark Giordano, last season's Norris Trophy award winner, who might miss significant time with a lower-body injury....2020
  • • Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson dealing with sprained toe
    New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft, has made a major impact since missing the first 44 games of the season with a knee injury. The star forward is averaging 19.6 points and eight rebounds on 55 percent shooting in that span. Unfortunately for New Orleans, the injury bug has popped up once again surrounding Williamson. The team added him to its inj...2020
  • • How Zion Williamson's return can shake up the NBA playoff race
    The man. The myth. The legend. New Orleans Pelicans rookie and No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson will make his long-anticipated regular-season debut Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs Williamson has missed the first 44 games of the season with a knee injury and will be on a minutes restriction early on. Even then, his return is big news for the Pelicans and the NBA. Here’s why: It’s no...2020
  • Tocchet guiding Coyotes through string of injuries
    • Tocchet guiding Coyotes through string of injuries
    Arizona coach Rick Tocchet has Coyotes within reach of Western Conference playoff spot and put himself in conversation for Jack Adams Award...2019
  • Tocchet guiding Coyotes through string of injuries
    • Tocchet guiding Coyotes through string of injuries
    Arizona coach Rick Tocchet has Coyotes within reach of Western Conference playoff spot and put himself in conversation for Jack Adams Award         ...2019
  • • Pelicans star guard Jrue Holiday out at least a week
    Despite his team’s struggles this season, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday is turning in the best performance of his carer. Unfortunately for Holiday and the Pelicans, he’s going to be out at least the next week with a lower abdominal strain. This won’t impact the Pelicans too much. They are almost completely out of the Western Conference playoff race at 30-37 on the season. Though, the tea...2019
  • • 10 NBA players who could be big factors in the playoff race
    The playoff races are well underway in the NBA, and things are very competitive in both conferences. It looks likely that only a handful of games will separate fifth from eighth in certain cases, and the margins between making and missing the playoffs will be small. Most contenders have key figures who will have a big say in where their teams land. These aren’t always the obvious stars, but a key ...2019

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Western Conference Playoff lifestyle

  • • NBA Friday Roundup: Damian Lillard's 51 Points Trip History-Hunting Warriors
    2016
  • • Summing Up Every NBA Team's Season so Far in a Tweet
    2016
  • • Playoff Battles Grinding Down to Final Day and Tuesday NBA Takeaways
    2015
  • • Portland Trail Blazers Clinch Northwest Division Title and Friday NBA Takeaways
    2015
  • • Best and Worst First-Round Matchups for Each 2015 NBA Title Contender
    2015
  • • Vancouver Whitecaps' Carl Robinson determined to plan ahead as he tries to complement young nucleus
    2014

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Western Conference Playoff trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • 3 biggest questions for the Oklahoma City Thunder going into the NBA restart
    The Oklahoma City Thunder were supposed to stink this season. They were expected to compete for a top-five pick. Instead, they are 40-24 as the NBA prepares to reopen in Disney World. Yes, the Thunder, who traded Russell Westbrook and Paul George last summer, are smack dab in the middle of the Western Conference playoff […] The post 3 biggest questions for the Oklahoma City Thunder going int...2020
  • • Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson dealing with sprained toe
    New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft, has made a major impact since missing the first 44 games of the season with a knee injury. The star forward is averaging 19.6 points and eight rebounds on 55 percent shooting in that span. Unfortunately for New Orleans, the injury bug has popped up once again surrounding Williamson. The team added him to its inj...2020
  • • Michael Malone, Nuggets Agree to Extension
    The Denver Nuggets have announced that they’ve agreed to a contract extension with head coach Michael Malone. The 48-year-old has led the franchise for the past four seasons. In the past half decade Malone has played a vital role in the Nuggets’ rise from fringe Western Conference playoff team to legitimate title contender. They’ve won […] The post Michael Malone, Nuggets A...2019
  • • Spurs reportedly heading for a complete rebuild
    For the first time since Kirk Gibson was hitting clutch October home runs and Ronald Reagan was in the White House, the San Antonio Spurs are irrelevant on the broader NBA stage. San Antonio heads into this week’s action with a 10-15 record and is pretty much already out of the Western Conference Playoff race. That has led to us to speculation that a rebuild could be in the cards in San Antonio. N...2019
  • Harrison Barnes Turns Down 2019-20 Player Option
    • Harrison Barnes Turns Down 2019-20 Player Option
    Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes has turned down his 2019-20 player option worth $25.1 million, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 27-year-old averaged 16.4 points per game for the upstart Kings squad that came just shy of the Western Conference playoff picture after posting the franchise’s […] The post Harrison Barnes T...2019
  • • Pelicans star guard Jrue Holiday out at least a week
    Despite his team’s struggles this season, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday is turning in the best performance of his carer. Unfortunately for Holiday and the Pelicans, he’s going to be out at least the next week with a lower abdominal strain. This won’t impact the Pelicans too much. They are almost completely out of the Western Conference playoff race at 30-37 on the season. Though, the tea...2019
  • • Watch: Lakers fan nails half-court shot for a cool $100,000
    The Los Angeles Lakers might be struggling to stay relevant in the Western Conference Playoff race right now. That hasn’t made the experience for Lakers fans any less satisfying at the Staples Center, especially with LeBron James starring for the proud franchise. For at least this one Lakers fan, that was taken to a whole new level during Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. No...2019
  • • Winners and losers from NBA trade deadline
    More so than the past several years, the 2019 NBA trade deadline was shockingly active. With almost three quarters of the league still in playoff contention, desperation was the name of the game for a few teams. Meanwhile, previously bottom-feeding squads appeared to come out ahead. The headliner here was obviously the New York Knicks’ decision to rush into a trade of Kristaps Porzingis to the Dal...2019
  • • Conley, Gasol say Pera informed them they are on trading block
    On Tuesday, reports circulated that the Memphis Grizzlies were listening to trade offers for two of their franchise stalwarts: center Marc Gasol and guard Mike Conley. The NBA trade deadline -- Feb. 7 -- is looming and Memphis is losing ground in the Western Conference playoff chase after an optimistic start to 2018-19....2019
  • • Kevin Durant discusses his plans for free agency
    Potential free agent Kevin Durant hasn’t exactly tipped his hand as to what he plans to do this summer, but he did tell Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports that he wants to make sure he can get “as much money as [he] can on his next deal.” The Warriors are the only team eligible to offer him a five-year supermax contract, worth around $220M. That’s one year and nearly $60M more than any other team. There...2018

Western Conference Playoff stats and results

  • • Dame on! Lillard scores 61 in victory over Mavericks
    The Blazers are now in the driver's seat in the Western Conference playoff race....2020
  • • Heat Check (Hiatus): Sacramento Kings
    The Sacramento Kings face an uphill battle trying to crawl into the Western Conference playoff picture but fortunately the young squad was beginning to gain momentum in March. Whether that can continue in Orlando is the real question. The team benefited from Bogdan Bogdanovic getting hot before the shutdown, as he averaged 17.0 points in […] The post Heat Check (Hiatus): Sacramento Kings app...2020
  • • Fiala scores in 5th straight game as Wild beat Predators 3-1
    Kevin Fiala scored for the fifth straight game for Minnesota, and the Wild beat Nashville 3-1 to pass the Predators in the Western Conference playoff race...2020
  • • Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson dealing with sprained toe
    New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft, has made a major impact since missing the first 44 games of the season with a knee injury. The star forward is averaging 19.6 points and eight rebounds on 55 percent shooting in that span. Unfortunately for New Orleans, the injury bug has popped up once again surrounding Williamson. The team added him to its inj...2020
  • • Harrison Barnes Turns Down 2019-20 Player Option
    Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes has turned down his 2019-20 player option worth $25.1 million, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 27-year-old averaged 16.4 points per game for the upstart Kings squad that came just shy of the Western Conference playoff picture after posting the franchise’s […] The post Harrison Barnes T...2019
  • Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blues 2-1 to even series
    • Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blues 2-1 to even series
    Kyle Connor scored 6:02 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 to tie their best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series at two games apiece         ...2019
  • Tkachuk, Smith lift Flames over Avalanche 4-0 in Game 1
    • Tkachuk, Smith lift Flames over Avalanche 4-0 in Game 1
    Tkachuk scores twice, Smith makes 26 saves for first playoff shutout in nearly seven years as Flames blank the Avalanche 4-0 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series         ...2019
  • • Pelicans star guard Jrue Holiday out at least a week
    Despite his team’s struggles this season, New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday is turning in the best performance of his carer. Unfortunately for Holiday and the Pelicans, he’s going to be out at least the next week with a lower abdominal strain. This won’t impact the Pelicans too much. They are almost completely out of the Western Conference playoff race at 30-37 on the season. Though, the tea...2019
  • • Analysis: Drawing a new appreciation for the Lakers' underrated Lonzo Ball
    Los Angeles Lakers second-year guard Lonzo Ball has been sidelined the past 14 games with a bone bruise and ankle sprain. He’s not slated to return for at least another week. With Ball out of action, the Lakers (30-32) have struggled to maintain their standing in the Western Conference playoff race. That got us thinking about Ball's value to the Lakers. Even more than basic stats, it seems Ball is...2019
  • Coyotes fight through injuries to remain in playoff picture
    • Coyotes fight through injuries to remain in playoff picture
    Arizona will start the second half of the season two points out of the final Western Conference playoff spot after closing the first half 10-2-2....2019

Western Conference Playoff parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Blues F Barbashev leaves for birth of first child
    Ivan Barbashev, a key defensive forward for the Blues, has left the Western Conference playoff bubble to return to his family in the United States for the birth of his first child....2020
  • • Heat Check (Hiatus): Sacramento Kings
    2020
  • • Analysis: Drawing a new appreciation for the Lakers' underrated Lonzo Ball
    2019
  • • The refreshing rudeness of the NBA Playoffs
    In the New Orleans Pelicans’ startling first-round sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers, victory didn’t seem to be enough. In order to show the world who they were, after having been overlooked or flat ignored for too long, Anthony Davis’ Western Conference playoff upstarts humiliated Damian Lillard’s squad. Their bright-red home jerseys, by the time the series ended before a roaring Louisiana home...2018
  • • Heat vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
    2017
  • • Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds, Analysis, NBA Pick
    2017
  • • Clippers vs. Lakers: Score and Twitter Reaction from Christmas Day 2016
    2016
  • • Thursday NBA Roundup: Jabari Parker, Milwaukee Bucks Young Stars Coming Together
    2016
  • • Russell Westbrook Comments on Triple-Doubles, Winning After Loss to Jazz
    2016
  • • Tuesday NBA Roundup: All Hope May Not Be Lost for Anthony Davis, Pelicans
    2016

Top Western Conference Playoff news

  • • Paul Pierce Claims He Will Retire If Clippers Win NBA Title
    2015
  • • VIDEO: Marcus Morris steps on Mavs star Luka Doncic’s injured ankle
    2020
  • • Seth Curry Reportedly Will Decline Option with Kings: Latest Details, Reaction
    2016
  • • Golden State Warriors Face Promise and Peril in Bid to Repeat as NBA Champions
    2015
  • • Tony Allen Says Stephen Curry's Skill Set Isn't Anything New to Him
    2015
  • • Kevin Durant Has Perfect Response for Those That Question His All-Star Selection
    2015
  • • Miles Plumlee Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Suns Center
    2015
  • • New Orleans Pelicans Coach Monty Williams Thinks Oracle Arena Is Illegally Loud
    2015
  • • Kings inch back into wild-card; 4-0 winners in Vancouver
    The Kings inched back into a Western Conference playoff spot with their 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks Thursday night at Rogers Arena. In three meetings with Vancouver this season, the Kings have come away victorious in each matchup – outs......2015
  • • Mark Cuban Swishes 3-Pointer Prior to Rockets-Mavericks Playoff Game
    2015
  • • Bleacher Report's Ultimate 2015-16 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
    2015
  • • NBA Insider: West Playoff Race Headed for Surprisingly Early Conclusion
    2014
  • • Oklahoma City Thunder Show Their Handshake Game Is Strong
    2015
  • • Long-Hidden Injury Shows Anthony Davis May Not Be Who We Thought He Was
    2016

Western Conference Playoff fantasy rankings and news

  • • Summing Up Every NBA Team's Season so Far in a Tweet
    2016
  • • NBA Playoffs: Thunder, Pelicans and Pacers Among Teams on the Bubble
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: DraftKings Optimum Lineup Predictions for April 1
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: NBA DraftKings Studs and Duds for March 25
    2015
  • • Projecting Houston Rockets' Best and Worst Western Conference Playoff Matchups
    2015
  • • Will 2015 Trade Deadline Haul Push Oklahoma City Thunder into Playoffs?
    2015
  • • Amar'e Stoudemire Provides Reinforcements at Right Time for Dallas Mavericks
    2015
  • • How Many Teams Have a Shot at the Western Conference Crown?
    2014

Western Conference Playoff schedule, game

  • • Steph, Draymond and the Warriors' search for new basketball meaning
    2021
  • • Molino, Minnesota shock SCK to reach West final
    2020
  • • Previewing the Western Conference playoff bracket & reacting to 2020 awards so far | Extratime
    2020
  • • MLS Western Conference playoff picture set
    2020
  • • VIDEO: Marcus Morris steps on Mavs star Luka Doncic’s injured ankle
    2020
  • • Pavelski's hat trick helps Stars beat Flames in OT
    2020
  • • Russell Westbrook ruled out for Game 1 with quad injury
    2020
  • • Blazers seal playoff play-in matchup after win vs. Nets
    2020
  • • Giannis Antetokounmpo’s suspension seriously impacts West playoffs chase
    2020
  • • Dame on! Lillard scores 61 in victory over Mavericks
    2020

Western Conference Playoff rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Spurs reportedly heading for a complete rebuild
    2019
  • • Winners and losers from NBA trade deadline
    2019
  • • Heat vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
    2017
  • • Dallas Mavericks Complete 2016-17 Preview
    2016
  • • Predators vs. Ducks Game 7: Preview, Prediction for NHL Playoff Series Finale
    2016
  • • Dallas Mavericks Falling Apart at the Wrong Time and Friday NBA Takeaways
    2016
  • • Giannis Antetokounmpo Earning 'Greek Freak' Nickname and Thursday NBA Takeaways
    2016
  • • NBA Friday Roundup: Damian Lillard's 51 Points Trip History-Hunting Warriors
    2016
  • • Anderson Varejao Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation on Cavaliers F's Future
    2016
  • • NBA Rookie Progress Meter: Devin Booker Joining Club of First-Year Elites
    2016

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