With the Thunder's overwhelming victory over the Pelicans, the Clippers' collapse against the 76ers, and the Nuggets' upset loss, the NBA Western Conference standings have been updated.

On November 18th Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with several key games: the Clippers fell to the 76ers 108-110, the Mavericks suffered a heavy 96-120 defeat against the Timberwolves, the Thunder dominated the Pelicans 126-109, and the Bulls' reserves sparked a 130-127 upset over the Nuggets, who had won 7 in a row. Consequently, the newest Western Conference standings show the Thunder on a 6-game winning streak in first place, the Timberwolves sixth, the Clippers dropping to 12th after two losses, and the Pelicans at the bottom with 6 straight defeats!

Clippers vs. 76ers. The Clippers maintained strong offensive momentum through the first three quarters, keeping the 76ers under pressure and building a lead of about 10 points. However, in the final quarter, the 76ers launched a fierce comeback with relentless offense. The Clippers couldn’t hold up, allowing the lead to quickly evaporate and even be overtaken. In the closing moments, the Clippers made two free throws to cut the deficit to two points, but Harden missed two critical game-winning three-pointers, resulting in the Clippers suffering a heartbreaking comeback loss to the 76ers!

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves. The Mavericks played terribly in this game, getting thoroughly dominated on the road by the Timberwolves. They were like lambs to the slaughter, helplessly beaten down as the point gap kept widening steadily. By the end of the game, six Timberwolves players scored in double digits, securing a commanding 24-point victory!

Thunder vs. Pelicans. The defending champion Thunder have shown remarkable consistency this season, with unstoppable offense and airtight defense, having lost only once so far before entering another winning streak. Facing the struggling Pelicans this round, the Thunder unleashed a furious attack, scoring 49 points in the first quarter alone, stunning their opponents. Although their offensive efficiency declined in the second quarter and the Pelicans tried to fight back and close the gap, the Thunder came out strong again after halftime, spreading the scoring and pulling away by more than 20 points. In the final quarter, the Thunder eased off but still maintained control to secure the win effortlessly — truly a victory that felt like a breeze!

Bulls vs. Nuggets. After losing in double overtime to the Jazz yesterday, the Bulls faced a tough back-to-back challenge on the road against the Nuggets, who had won 7 straight games. While most expected the Bulls to lose, they pulled off a miracle. The game was competitive with both teams exchanging blows, but the Bulls sealed the win thanks to an 11-point advantage in the third quarter. Their victory was fueled by an explosive performance from the bench, outscoring the Nuggets' reserves 66-9. Despite the Nuggets’ starters, including Jokic and Murray, each scoring over 30 points, it wasn’t enough to prevent the loss, ending their 7-game winning streak!

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