With the Warriors defeating the Nuggets to take the top spot, and the Thunder winning double overtime against the Pacers, the latest NBA Western Conference rankings have been released.

On October 24th Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the third game day featuring only two matches, both going into overtime and very exciting. The Thunder won 141-135 in double overtime against the Pacers, while the Nuggets lost 127-135 in single overtime to the Warriors. As a result, the latest Western Conference standings are out: the Warriors secured a 2-game winning streak to lead the table, the Thunder also have 2 consecutive wins following closely behind, and the Nuggets are ranked 11th!

Thunder vs. Pacers. The Thunder, as the defending champions, faced a tough battle in the season opener, winning in double overtime against the Durant-led Rockets to get off to a strong start. Today, in the second round, they faced the Pacers, a repeat of last year’s finals, promising an intense battle. In the first half, the Thunder gained momentum with a dominant second quarter outscoring the Pacers by 10 points, holding a 7-point lead at halftime. In the second half, the Pacers fought back fiercely, gradually narrowing the gap, with Siakam hitting a clutch shot to send the game into overtime. The first overtime was a back-and-forth struggle with both teams scoring 11 points, pushing the game into a second overtime. In the second overtime, the Thunder played more aggressively; Aaron Wiggins hit a three-pointer to help pull away, and ultimately the Thunder narrowly defeated the Pacers. Alexander exploded for 55 points and drew 26 free throws, leading the Thunder to victory. This feat is historic — as defending champions, the Thunder started the season with back-to-back double overtime wins and two straight victories!

Nuggets vs. Warriors. This game was also a highlight. Although the Warriors led early in the first half, the Nuggets’ offense was fierce, especially Gordon’s exceptional three-point shooting which helped them take the lead and hold a 9-point advantage at halftime. In the second half, the Nuggets’ shooting percentage dropped significantly, while Curry stepped up, leading his teammates to a strong performance, outscoring the Nuggets by 9 points in one quarter to erase the deficit. The final quarter saw a fierce battle with neither side yielding; Gordon’s hot shooting helped the Nuggets extend their lead, but Curry responded to tie the game again, forcing overtime at 26-26. In overtime, the Warriors dominated and pulled ahead, with Butler scoring decisive points to seal the win. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets to claim their second consecutive victory. Curry was outstanding with 42 points, repeatedly saving the Warriors in critical moments and overshadowing Gordon’s near-perfect 11-for-10 three-point shooting night!

So far, all Western teams have played at least one game. In the latest rankings, seven teams have recorded their first wins, with the Warriors and Thunder leading with two wins each. The Lakers are in third place, the Clippers second, and the Mavericks sit at the bottom!

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