With the Thunder’s 4-game winning streak reaching the top, Rockets’ big win, Trail Blazers defeating the Lakers, the NBA Western Conference rankings are revealed.

On October 27th Beijing time, the NBA regular season carried on. In the latest games, the Nets were outmatched and lost heavily to the Rockets 109-137, the Raptors underwhelmed falling 103-121 to the Spurs, the Thunder edged out the Mavericks 101-94, the Suns fought hard but lost in overtime 134-138 to the Jazz, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 127-114, the Grizzlies were overwhelmed by the Warriors 118-131, and the Trail Blazers defeated the Lakers 122-108. Consequently, the updated Western Conference standings show the Thunder, on a 4-game winning streak, overtaking the Spurs who also have 4 wins to claim first place, the Warriors third, the Trail Blazers seventh, and the Lakers eighth!

Nets vs. Rockets. Both teams started the season with losing streaks and no wins, so this game was crucial to break the slump. The Rockets made strategic adjustments and showed strong offense. With intense defensive pressure, they built a huge lead in the first quarter. Although the Nets narrowed the gap in the second quarter, the Rockets pulled away again in the second half, steadily securing a 28-point victory and their first win of the season!

Raptors vs. Spurs. The Raptors seemed intimidated by the Spurs’ dominant inside presence, Wembanyama. Whenever he was near, Raptors players passed the ball quickly to avoid his blocks. This led to a one-sided game, with the Spurs steadily increasing their lead and ultimately cruising to victory, extending their winning streak to four games, though they lost the top spot!

Thunder vs. Mavericks. The Thunder were hot in the first three quarters, controlling both offense and defense to build a lead of over 20 points. In the final quarter, the Mavericks fought back hard, gradually closing the gap and bringing suspense back into the game. However, Alexander performed steadily in crucial moments, helping the Thunder clinch a thrilling win and a 4-game winning streak!

Suns vs. Jazz. This game was fiercely contested, with each team winning alternating quarters, making the match a rollercoaster of momentum. The Suns tied the game with a put-back at the end of regulation. The overtime was tightly contested, but a fiery performance by Markkanen helped the Jazz pull away and defeat the Suns by 4 points, handing the Suns their third straight loss!

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves. The first quarter was closely matched, with the Nuggets holding a slight 4-point edge. In the second quarter, the Nuggets’ offense stalled while the Timberwolves scored from multiple players, outscoring the Nuggets 35-23 and taking an 8-point lead by halftime. In the second half, Murray exploded with 23 points in one quarter, leading the Nuggets to a 45-29 run and reclaiming the lead by the end of the third quarter. Both teams struggled with shooting in the final quarter, but the Nuggets maintained their advantage and ultimately defeated the Timberwolves!

Grizzlies vs. Warriors. The first half was intense and close, with the Warriors leading by 4 points. In the second half, Moody’s surge helped the Warriors outscore the Grizzlies by 12 points in one quarter, extending their lead. In the final quarter, the Warriors played steadily and took control, comfortably defeating the Grizzlies!

Trail Blazers vs. Lakers. The Trail Blazers steadily pressured the Lakers throughout the game, gradually increasing their lead each quarter and eventually winning. Yang Hansheng got some playing time but only managed to score 1 point from free throws, struggling significantly. At this stage, it seems he is having difficulty keeping up with the NBA pace!

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