Published 5/1/2008
at L.A. Times - Basketball
Dallas' coach is already out, and rumors are swirling about D'Antoni's fate in Phoenix. It's another sign that the tide is turning toward younger teams in the Western Conference.
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You say you want a revolution (cont.): To show how fast things are changing in the West, take a look at the likely final four:
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