”5) A wide-open race Western New York was a surprise winner last year. Butler scored 10 straight points to put the Bulls back in front early in the fourth, the first of three lead changes in the fourth quarter. ”There have been other pleasant surprises, like the federation’s online player health and safety resource and the facilities at the StubHub Center in LA. Meanwhile, competition in the Western Conference should be a huge test for the Warriors, even though they are, once again, the best team in basketball.