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Debating the NBA’s Biggest Surprise Teams In the Wild West

The Jazz, Blazers and Spurs are exceeding expectations. Can they stay in the playoff mix?

Our NBA insiders are debating the biggest topics in the league. Can the Jazz, Blazers and Spurs sustain their early success?

Chris Mannix: Alright, Beck, this has already been a season full of surprises—and I’m not talking about Kyrie’s social media, the Lakers’ struggles or Minnesota’s dysfunction. I’m talking about Utah! And Portland! And the Spurs! If you had told me weeks ago that three of the top nine in the West would be teams I would have bet big would be lottery locks, I’d have called you crazy.