NBA: 5 bold predictions for the stretch run in the Western Conference

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Five bold predictions for the stretch run in the Western Conference.

The Western Conference, from top to bottom, hasn’t been as impressive as it’s been in recent years in the NBA. Still, there’s an argument to be made that they have the three best teams in the league.

Nevertheless, there are several intriguing races to keep an eye on during the stretch run before the playoffs. Additionally, there are several big questions that need to be answered before the start of the postseason.

With just a few days remaining in the NBA All-Star break, we make five bold predictions for what we can expect to see during the stretch run in the Western Conference.