With the Thunder's 7-game winning streak, the Spurs suffered a heavy defeat against the Suns, and the Lakers defeated the Heat, the NBA Western Conference rankings have been released.

On November 3rd Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In the latest matches, the Pelicans were heavily defeated 106-137 by the reigning champion Thunder, the Jazz lost 103-126 to the Hornets, the Grizzlies were defeated 104-117 by the Raptors, the Spurs fell 118-130 to the Suns, and the Heat lost 120-130 to the Lakers. Consequently, the newest Western Conference rankings place the Thunder first with 7 consecutive wins, the Spurs second after their first loss, and the Lakers climbing to third with a three-game winning streak.

Pelicans vs. Thunder. As the defending champions this season, the Thunder have shown powerful dominance, starting with a perfect 6-0 record. This round, they faced the relatively average Pelicans, aiming for a 7th straight win. The Thunder made some rotations but it didn’t affect their offense at all. From the start, the Thunder unleashed a full offensive assault, scoring 39-22 in the first quarter, building a double-digit lead and essentially deciding the game early. In the following three quarters, the Thunder maintained strong attacks, continuously extending their lead over the Pelicans. Alexander scored 30 points by the end of the third quarter. Ultimately, the Thunder had eight players scoring in double digits, dominating the Pelicans with a big win and achieving their 7th straight victory. Even while resting three key players, they outscored their opponents by 31 points—truly ruthless. It must be said, the Thunder are incredibly strong, excelling both offensively and defensively, and this isn’t even their full-strength lineup!

Spurs vs. Suns. The Spurs started the new season with an impressive 5-game winning streak and were in great form. This round, they faced the Suns, whose performance has been inconsistent. Unexpectedly, the Spurs’ star player, Wembanyama, was in very poor form and was effectively contained by the Suns, struggling to score and missing many shots. No other Spurs players stepped up, while the Suns hit an incredible 19 three-pointers throughout the game, stunning the Spurs. Booker continued his excellent performance, and ultimately the Suns handed the Spurs their first defeat of the season. It seems the Suns have shown everyone how to defend Wembanyama by aggressively pressuring him from the front!

Heat vs. Lakers. Right from the start, both teams engaged in a high-scoring battle, but the Lakers were more aggressive and dominated the Heat, taking a 14-point lead by halftime. In the second half, the Lakers’ shooting percentage dropped, allowing the Heat to spread their offense and outscore the Lakers by 10 points in the third quarter, significantly closing the gap. The Lakers entered the final quarter with only a 2-point lead. In the decisive last period, the Lakers regained momentum, combining inside and outside plays to build a small scoring run and regain control. The Heat couldn’t keep up, and the Lakers secured their third consecutive win by the final buzzer!

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