If the Atlantic group is the death group in the NBA east, then the Pacific group is definitely the death group in the NBA west, this group has 4 teams in the NBA 2020-21 season with a winning percentage of more than 54%, even the bottom of the Kings 43% win rate is not too bad, after the off-season teams are reinforced, the Pacific group in the new season the competition will only be more intense.
The Lakers, who lost the title last season, actively strengthened during the off-season, in addition to adding to Anthony, Howard, Rondo, Jordan Jr., Ellington, Ariza and other experienced veterans, the most important thing is of course to get Wei Shao through trade. Wei Shao is already the most capable man in history to make big three yuan, and can contribute to the Lakers in many ways, the most important of which is nothing more than to share the organizational and offensive responsibilities of James, so that this cyborg who is about to turn 37 can show his destructive power more freely at key moments. In addition to the chemical effect that Wei Shao may bring, the biggest key to whether the Lakers can return to glory in the new season is probably the health of the thick eyebrows, the first 3 games in the first round of the playoffs last season, the Lakers first played 2 wins, but after the 4th game of the thick eyebrows was withdrawn due to injury, the Lakers were like a deflated ball, losing 3 consecutive games by the sun, it is not difficult to see the importance of the thick eyebrows, the Lakers will definitely control the time of the thick eyebrows in the new season to ensure that he can greet the playoffs with a healthy posture.
The Phoenix Suns' strong performance all the way to the championship last season is a bit surprising, but it is not difficult to imagine, after all, they have shown amazing progress in the bubble park, and with the addition of Chris Paul, a strategic commander, sun fans have finally looked forward to the long-lost hope of the championship. Last season, the Suns dominated the Pacific group with a winning rate of more than 70%, the lineup during the off-season did not change much, the supplementary Shamet and Payton could bring more offensive sparks to the substitute lineup, mcGee will also be a competent penalty area worker, but the key to whether the Suns can go to the next level is the growth of the new generation of core members such as Booker, Ayton, and Bridges. Paul is 36 years old after all, and he has shown fatigue late in the playoffs last year, and the Suns actually have a lot of luck in last year's playoff trip, and every round of opponents before the championship game has a main injury, so that they have a little advantage in relative health, of course, the Suns can also use the same strong performance in the near future to prove that they are not only relying on luck.
The Los Angeles Clippers last season in the playoffs without Leonard, can also advance all the way to the West End Championship, for them is actually full of positive significance, the most important of which is of course George's rebirth, he paid an average of 26.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists in the playoffs last season, it seems to have finally overcome the soft heart of the playoffs, you can expect him to meet the arrival of the game in a more comfortable state. In addition to George, Reggie Jackson and Nicholas Batum, the two old jianghu also re-proved their worth last season, coupled with the rise of Terrance Mann, all of which make the Clippers lineup more deep, and then see if the new Bryceau this year can also have a big comeback, but if the Clippers want to make another storm in the playoffs, they must still expect Leonard to return to the team as soon as possible.
Another 1 waiting for the return of the main force, of course, is the Golden State Warriors, Curry reproduced the MVP level last season, so that the Warriors, who were still struggling at the trough more than a year ago, almost craned the tail to advance to the playoffs, if Thompson can return to the team smoothly in the new season, the Warriors' great leap forward is absolutely expected. The Warriors' integration of combat strength last season is actually not ideal, Oubre has not been able to effectively integrate into the system, rookie Wiseman's progress is not as good as expected, so that Curry played extremely hard, from the performance of the pre-season warm-up game, the adjustment of new member Otto Porter is more ideal, Jordan Pooler has further cashed in on his potential, and the Warriors' return to the playoff stage in the new season is promising.
The Kings, who have missed the playoffs for 15 consecutive years, have almost won around 45% in recent years, with Daron Fox, Halliburton, Marvin Bagley and other talented people, as well as Hield, a lethal outside cutter, but lack of defensive cohesion, last season's defensive performance ranked first in the league, and it is difficult to expect that they will suddenly open up in the new season, and Luke Wharton's loss of the head coach title in the middle of the season will not be too surprising.