As the Rockets fell short against the 76ers, the Warriors narrowly lost, and the Nuggets defeated the Bulls and Wolves, the NBA Western Conference standings have been updated.

On January 24th Beijing time, the NBA regular season went on with more games finished yesterday. The Rockets lost 122-128 in overtime to the 76ers, the Nuggets comfortably defeated the weak Wizards 107-97, the Warriors lost 115-123 to the multi-threat Mavericks, and the Bulls beat the Wolves 120-115. Consequently, the newest Western Conference standings show the Nuggets in third place, the Wolves enduring a four-game losing skid at seventh, the Warriors with two losses in a row at eighth, and the Mavericks on a four-game winning streak at twelfth!

Rockets vs. 76ers. The first quarter saw both teams engage in a high-scoring shootout, with the Rockets leading by 2 points. In the second quarter, Embiid led the 76ers to rally and pull away with a scoring run, ending the half with a 7-point lead. In the second half, the 76ers’ shooting percentage dropped sharply, while the Rockets spread their scoring across multiple players, gradually closing the gap. Tied late in the game, the teams battled back and forth, forcing overtime. In the extra period, the 76ers performed better, extended their lead, and held off the Rockets' comeback to narrowly win!

Nuggets vs. Wizards. The Nuggets were coming off consecutive losses and faced the Wizards, who were on a seven-game losing streak and looking to end their slump. With Valanciunas returning, the Nuggets’ firepower was boosted. As expected, despite Murray’s poor first half, Valanciunas and Watson played efficiently, keeping the Nuggets ahead. However, the Wizards fought hard and kept the score close, trailing by only 2 at halftime. In the second half, Murray improved his play, Watson continued to contribute on both ends, and the Nuggets maintained control, ultimately defeating the Wizards. Watson exploded for 35 points in this dominant performance!

Warriors vs. Mavericks. With Butler out for the season and Curry struggling alone, the Warriors faced intense double-teaming from the Mavericks. Both teams had strong quarters, but the Mavericks’ offense was more potent, especially in the fourth quarter where they outscored the Warriors 39-26. Ultimately, three Mavericks players scored over 20 points each, leading to a well-rounded victory and securing their fourth consecutive win!

Bulls vs. Wolves. The Bulls, known as a volatile team, can explode at any moment. In this game, the Wolves started aggressively, building a 6-point lead in the first quarter. The Bulls responded strongly in the second quarter, overtaking the Wolves by 1 point at halftime. In the second half, both teams played an open, intense game. The Bulls’ scorers consistently pressured the Wolves, who fought back hard to stay close but couldn’t retake the lead. In the final moments, Edwards missed several crucial shots, allowing the Bulls to clinch the win and hand the Wolves their fourth straight loss!