NBA Live 15 : Top 13 teams in Western Conference

NBA Live 15, the latest edition from the NBA franchise of the company is out now. The game has had mixed opinions from around the globe but is quite good on all fronts. EA Sports has revealed the best teams in the Western Conference in NBA Live 15 and we have the Top 13 for you.

#13 Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2003, winning just 36 games. Expect a bigtime season from Kenneth Faried, who was impressive in international action over the summer.

#12 Sacramento Kings

The Kings hope the additions of Darren Collison and Ramon Sessions can compensate for the loss of Isaiah Thomas, who signed with Phoenix in the offseason. Rudy Gay shined after being traded to the Kings, and is a solid wing scorer alongside the beastly DeMarcus Cousins.

#11 Los Angeles Lakers

The return of Kobe Bryant is cause for excitement in Tinsel Town, but questions surround this roster. Can Steve Nash stay healthy? How will Byron Scott fare in his first year as Lakers head coach?

#10 New Orleans Pelicans

After shining in international play over the summer, Anthony Davis appears primed for world domination in 2014-15. The Pelicans should be improved with the addition of Omer Asik, who brings plenty of defense and rebounding to the frontcourt.

#9 Phoenix Suns

Despite winning 48 games in 2013-14, the Suns narrowly missed the playoffs in a loaded Western Conference. The addition of Isaiah Thomas improves an already loaded backcourt. Can this exciting team crack the top eight?

#8 Houston Rockets

The Rockets suffered a disappointing offseason after losing out on Chris Bosh, and then watching Chandler Parsons sign with rival Dallas. Still, the Rockets will be a force with James Harden and Dwight Howard involved.

#7 Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies' upset bid of Oklahoma City fell just short in the playoffs, but they should be tough again. Look for a huge season out of center Marc Gasol, who enters a contract year.

#6 Dallas Mavericks

The Mavs proved the toughest test in San Antonio's march to the title, as they took the Spurs to seven games in round one. Their pickup of Chandler Parsons was a big one, as he should provide them with plenty of size and scoring on the wing.

#5 Portland Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers were last season's breakout team. This time around, theteam is looking to build on their trip to the Western Conference Semifinals. NBA Live 15 Cover atheleteDamain Lillardand forward LaMarcus Aldridge are as good as it gets at their respective positions.

#4 Golden State Warriors

New head coach Steve Kerr takes over a loaded roster that includes the "Splash Brothers" of all-world point guard Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. If the Warriors can get healthy years out of Andrew Bogut and Andre Iguodala, they'll be a tough out.

#3 Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder will always be contenders as long as they have MVP Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Serge Ibaka. But OKC will be without Durant for the first couple months. Free agency is beginning to loom for the Thunder, and there's a real sense of urgency with this team.

#2 Los Angeles Clippers

With the injury to Kevin Durant, the Clippers open 2014-15 as the second-best team out West. After last year's thrilling seven-game playoff series, all Clippers-Warriors games will be must-see on television.

#1 San Antonio Spurs

Who else? The Spurs put on a basketball clinic en route to their fifth title, and are among the favorites again. Expect San Antonio to manage their minutes better than anyone in the league, with their eyes firmly on playing in June.