The Western Conference is one of the two main divisions in the National Basketball Association (NBA). It consists of 15 teams, including well-known franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Denver Nuggets. The teams compete for a chance to reach the NBA Finals, where the champion is determined. Each season, teams in the Western Conference play against each other, accumulating wins and losses to secure a playoff position. The top eight teams qualify for the postseason, where they compete in a series of elimination rounds. The ultimate goal is to win the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.