As the Suns decisively defeated the Lakers, the Clippers suffered another loss to the Rockets, and the Nuggets were upset by an unexpected defeat, the latest NBA Western Conference standings have been released.

On December 2nd Beijing time, the NBA regular season pressed on with numerous games finishing yesterday. The Clippers were heavily defeated 123-140 by the East's Heat, the Mavericks staged a surprising comeback to overcome the Nuggets 131-121, the Rockets fell short 128-133 against the Jazz, and the Suns unleashed their offense to beat the Lakers 125-108. Consequently, the latest Western Conference standings place the Lakers second, the Rockets third, and the Nuggets fourth!

Clippers vs. Heat. The Clippers have been struggling recently, caught in a losing streak they can’t seem to break. Facing the Heat, who had previously beaten them, the Clippers’ Harden was cold from the field. The Heat, playing at home, dominated aggressively, bombarding the Clippers relentlessly. The gap widened steadily, and by the third quarter, the game was already in garbage time. In the final quarter, the Clippers desperately tried to reduce the deficit to avoid a blowout, but ultimately, they suffered a fifth straight loss after being swept by the Heat!

Mavericks vs. Nuggets. At the start, the Nuggets, playing at home, came out strong offensively, with Jokic leading a full-court assault that resulted in a 41-27 quarter, gaining a double-digit lead early. However, the Mavericks quickly responded with a 42-27 run led by Anthony Davis’s dominant play, overturning the score to lead by one at halftime. In the second half, both teams were evenly matched, with the margin staying tight. But in the final quarter, the Nuggets suddenly lost momentum, while the Mavericks executed a 29-17 run with excellent inside and outside teamwork, sealing a spectacular comeback victory!

Rockets vs. Jazz. These two teams had just faced off in the previous round, where the Rockets crushed the Jazz by 28 points. Now, in a back-to-back rematch, the first quarter was closely contested. In the second quarter, the Rockets’ offense stalled, while George led the Jazz’s surge with a 37-25 quarter, creating a clear gap. In the second half, Durant rallied the Rockets to close the gap, but George and Markkanen took turns stepping up to halt the Rockets’ comeback efforts. Ultimately, the Jazz maintained control and narrowly defeated the Rockets, avenging their earlier loss!

Suns vs. Lakers. The Lakers had been on a seven-game winning streak and hosted the Suns this round. The first quarter was evenly matched at 31 points each, but starting in the second quarter, the Lakers’ performance deteriorated. Facing the Suns’ fierce defensive pressure, the Lakers made many turnovers, with Doncic alone committing nine. The Lakers collapsed, while the Suns, fueled by Dillon’s 33-point explosion, relentlessly scored. In the end, the Suns won decisively, ending the Lakers’ seven-game streak. It must be said the Suns’ rebuild is a success—they played excellently with five players scoring in double digits!

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