With a thunderous victory, the Warriors suffered a heavy defeat to the Nuggets, and the Rockets fell to the Spurs; the NBA Western Conference standings have been released!

On November 8th Beijing time, the NBA Club Cup kicked off. In the most recent games, the Rockets committed too many turnovers and fell 110-121 to the Spurs, the Mavericks were sluggish and lost 104-118 to the Grizzlies, the Jazz’s shooting was ice cold as they were crushed 97-137 by the Timberwolves, the Warriors, without Curry, were thoroughly defeated 104-129 by the Nuggets, and the Thunder showed explosive form with a 132-101 blowout against the struggling Kings. Consequently, the latest Western Conference rankings are out: the Thunder lead the pack, Lakers sit second, the Spurs have surged back into the top three, the Nuggets hold fourth with a three-game winning streak, the Rockets’ five-game winning streak ended placing them sixth, and the Warriors are eighth after two straight losses!

Rockets vs. Spurs. The Rockets recently turned things around from a three-game losing streak to a five-game winning streak, while the Spurs, after five wins, suffered two consecutive losses. This round was a key clash. Facing the highly mobile Spurs, the Rockets lost many rebounds, and defensive issues were severely exposed, allowing the Spurs easy open shots. Moreover, Durant’s poor shooting and frequent turnovers after being double-teamed—resulting in 8 turnovers—led to the Rockets losing to the Spurs, who scored over 20 points from three-pointers, ending their five-game winning run. It appears the Rockets still lack a quality point guard!

Mavericks vs. Grizzlies. This game was one-sided, with the Grizzlies in fiery form, scoring from multiple players to dominate the Mavericks. Offensively, they scored effortlessly, quickly extending the lead to build a commanding advantage and effectively ending the contest early. Although the Grizzlies slowed down in the final quarter and the Mavericks chipped away at the deficit, the gap was too large to overcome. Ultimately, seven Grizzlies players scored in double figures as they handed the Mavericks their fourth consecutive loss!

Jazz vs. Timberwolves. The Timberwolves, playing at home, went wild, charging aggressively from the start. They dominated the first quarter with a 43-15 run, building a 28-point lead that effectively decided the game early. The rest of the match saw both teams exchanging points, but the Timberwolves maintained control, preventing any comeback from the Jazz. The game soon entered garbage time, and the Timberwolves secured a massive 40-point victory!

Warriors vs. Nuggets. The Warriors were significantly weakened without Curry, struggling to compete on the court and finding it hard to score against the Nuggets. Butler lacked offensive impact, and the defense was full of holes, allowing the Nuggets to score freely. The Nuggets gradually built their lead and comfortably defeated the Warriors. Notably, Jokic did not achieve a triple-double in this game!

Thunder vs. Kings. The defending champions, the Thunder, suffered their first loss last round against the Trail Blazers. Facing the struggling Kings this round, a win was almost guaranteed. The first quarter was evenly matched with intense back-and-forth action, and the Thunder surprisingly trailed by two points. However, from the second quarter onwards, the Thunder unleashed a powerful offense, outscoring the Kings 40-24 in the quarter and holding a double-digit lead by halftime. In the second half, the Thunder maintained their advantage, preventing any comeback. In the final quarter, they reignited their attack, combining inside and outside plays to outscore the Kings 34-18, decisively ending the contest. The Thunder won by 31 points without any pressure!

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