Western Conference Storylines to Follow in the Second Half of the 2021 NBA Season

SI's Madelyn Burke, Ben Pickman, and Michael Pina make their picks for the storylines to follow in the Western Conference as we enter the back half of the 2021 season.

As we enter the second half of the season, the Western Conference is seemingly up for grabs with the Warriors poised to make some adjustments, Anthony Davis out with injury, and Jazz team that was on fire leading up to the All-Star break. There are a few teams out west could make strong second-half runs to the playoffs. SI's Madelyn Burke, Ben Pickman, and Michael Pina make their picks for the storylines to follow in the Western Conference as we enter the back half of the 2021 season.