Heading into the final week of the NBA regular season, we get the opportunity to witness history on many levels.
Among the biggest storylines is the saddest one—the retirement of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Even though his Lakers are one of the league's worst teams, that won't sully his final regular-season game: a home contest against the Utah Jazz next Wednesday.
But as big a deal as Kobe's farewell tour is, it's far from the only major storyline that extends deep into the playoffs and the offseason—and perhaps not even the most heralded one. A pair of Western Conference heavyweights are attempting to make their own history.
The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs each have impressive records to play for. While the Warriors are in pursuit of an unparalleled 73-win regular season, the Spurs are two wins away from their own unparalleled record: a perfect 41-0 at home.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a lot to prove as well—and not just to the league and their fans. In order to keep superstar Kevin Durant, they may very well have to piece together a deep playoff run.
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10 NBA Storylines to Watch in the Final Week of the Season
April 6th, 2016 by William Brabrook Leave a reply »
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