Following the Lakers' 30-point defeat, Warriors' victory over the Jazz, and Spurs' comeback against the Rockets, the NBA Western Conference standings have been released.

On January 30th Beijing time, the NBA regular season carried on with multiple matches ending yesterday. The Lakers were overwhelmed, losing 99-129 to the Cavaliers who extended their winning streak to five games; the Hornets easily defeated the Grizzlies 112-97; the Timberwolves convincingly beat the Mavericks 118-105; the Warriors, with eight players scoring double digits, edged out the Jazz 140-124; and the Spurs staged a major comeback to beat the Rockets 111-99. Consequently, the updated Western Conference standings show the Spurs in second place, Rockets fourth, Lakers fifth, Timberwolves sixth, and Warriors eighth!

Lakers vs. Cavaliers. The game started with both teams locked in a fierce battle, trading points back and forth, with the Lakers finishing the first quarter ahead by 4. In the second quarter, the Cavaliers’ offense warmed up as they scored from multiple players, overtaking the Lakers by 2 points at halftime. In the second half, the Lakers' defense collapsed and their offense went cold. The Cavaliers launched a heavy attack, bombarding the Lakers from all angles, outscoring them 42-22 in the third quarter and leading by 22 points. In the final quarter, the Lakers’ offense still struggled while the Cavaliers kept pushing to widen the gap, completely dominating the game. Ultimately, the Lakers suffered a 30-point loss, handing the Cavaliers their fifth straight win!

Warriors vs. Jazz. The Warriors started strong on the road, spreading the scoring and gradually pulling away, leading by 10 points after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Jazz's offense improved and engaged in a shootout with the Warriors, but Golden State’s three-point shooting kept them ahead, extending the lead to 13 points by halftime. In the third quarter, both teams continued trading baskets aggressively, with the Jazz outscoring the Warriors by 5 points, narrowing the gap to 8. In the final quarter, the Warriors maintained their offensive firepower with multiple players stepping up to score, quickly expanding the lead and sealing the game. Ultimately, eight Warriors players scored in double digits to overpower the Jazz!

Spurs vs. Rockets. The Spurs, second in the West, faced the Rockets, fourth in the West, in a highly anticipated matchup. The Rockets, playing at home, started efficiently on offense with multiple scorers, dominating the Spurs and building a 10-point lead after the first quarter. In the second quarter, both teams battled closely around that margin, with the Spurs trailing by 8 at halftime. In the second half, the Spurs tightened their defense, reducing the Rockets’ shooting accuracy and gradually chipping away at the deficit, cutting it to 2 points by the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, the Rockets’ offense stalled, struggling to score and missing many shots, while the Spurs, led by efficient scoring from Wembanyama, attacked inside and out to post a 27-13 quarter. In the end, the Spurs completed the comeback to defeat the Rockets!

Attached is the schedule for the games on the 30th, with many Western Conference teams in action — see the image!

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