9月22日，体育新闻界传来最新动态，知名体育杂志《体育画报》的资深记者Chris Mannix与知名女性记者Rachel Nichols共同参与了一期《OPEN FLOOR》播客节目的录制。在最新的一期节目中，他们深入探讨了关于东西部联盟格局的热门话题。
Rachel Nichols：在我看来，西部联盟中位居前两位的队伍在理论实力和过去战绩方面明显超越其他所有球队。
Chris Mannix：不妨设想一个情景，若从西部联盟的排名中逐个向下排查，你会在哪一支球队之后断定它们不具备角逐东部联盟冠军的实力呢？
Rachel Nichols: 三支队伍。你是否将丹佛掘金纳入其中？掘金上次成功晋级第二轮赛事是在何时？
Chris Mannix commented, emphasizing the challenges in the Western Conference. He observed that the Eastern Conference teams face an uphill battle to secure victories. The Miami Heat boasts the talents of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, alongside the shooting prowess of克莱, which significantly enhances their lineup compared to last season. The Philadelphia 76ers, despite concerns over team cohesion, appear to be stronger on paper. However, the Charlotte Hornets may believe they've improved, yet Mannix contests this, suggesting they have actually weakened. The departure of Terry Rozier and Miles Bridges leaves them with limited options, potentially relying on a breakout performance from K尼佩尔 or 米勒. The Denver Nuggets, with Nikola Jokić leading the way, leave the Eastern Conference teams struggling to find a way past him in a seven-game series. The Houston Rockets, with the development of Armon Thompson and Shake Milton, and the return of Eric Van Vliet, still, Mannix would rank at least four to five Western Conference teams ahead of them as potential Eastern Conference playoff champions. The journey unfolds, and only time will tell.
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