13 in 103: Western Conference 11.05.23

A look at the Western conference thru the first 2 weeks or so of the season. DAL: Luka Doncic and the Mavs’ shooters have been on fire. DEN and MIN: The Wolves dealt Denver their first loss as Jaden McDaniels returned. Plus, a way Nikola Jokic has gotten better on defense in the early going. HOU: Dillon Brooks is playing better on offense, but Amen Thompson wasn’t playing like himself before he got hurt. LAC and LAL saw both teams go big looking for an early-season win. MEM: Will it get better at 0-6? NOP: Why they are paper tigers if they keep playing like this, even at 4-1. OKC: The Thunder need Josh Giddey to play more efficiently PHX and SAS: The Spurs take a memorable set in Phoenix as Victor Wembanyama goes off GSW and SAC played a classic early season game. How the Kings might have exposed a vulnerability with GSW’s closing lineup. Blazers and Jazz fans, we’ve got you next episode.