NBA Western Conference standings revealed! Spurs sweep Thunder to claim second place, Clippers suffer heavy defeat to Cavaliers, Pelicans narrowly lose

On February 6th Beijing time, the NBA regular season is heating up. Yesterday saw multiple fierce battles, including a shootout where the Pelicans lost 137-141 to the Bucks with their multiple scoring threats, the Thunder with a severely weakened lineup losing 106-116 to the Spurs and getting swept for the fourth time this season, the Grizzlies edging out the Kings 129-125 in a clash of struggling teams, and the Cavaliers overwhelming the Clippers 124-91. As a result, the Western Conference standings are in turmoil: Thunder hold first place, Spurs secure second, Clippers suffer a two-game losing streak and fall to ninth, Pelicans near the bottom, and Kings continue their ten-game skid at the bottom!

Pelicans vs. Bucks. With Zion Williamson absent, both teams engaged in a high-scoring duel. The Pelicans maintained a slight lead and gradually extended it, holding a 5-point advantage after three quarters. In the final period, the Bucks caught up to erase the deficit and force overtime. In the extra period, the Bucks showed superior skills, with seven players scoring in double digits, narrowly edging out the Pelicans!

Thunder vs. Spurs. The top two teams in the West met for the seventh time this season. The Spurs had won all three previous encounters, proving to be the Thunder’s nemesis. The Thunder rested several key players, limiting their rotation to eight, while the Spurs aimed to continue their dominance. Despite the Thunder’s limited bench strength keeping the score close, they struggled to threaten or overtake the Spurs. The Spurs controlled the pace precisely and maintained the initiative throughout, ultimately securing a straightforward victory with minimal energy spent, marking their fourth win over the Thunder this season!

Grizzlies vs. Kings. Facing the bottom-ranked Kings on a nine-game losing streak, the Grizzlies and Kings engaged in a high-octane offensive showdown, trading blows in a heated contest with no large scoring gaps. In the final moments, Spencer scored five straight points to help the Grizzlies clinch the win over the Kings, handing the latter their tenth consecutive loss and keeping them at the bottom!

Cavaliers vs. Clippers. The two teams recently made a blockbuster trade, with the Cavaliers acquiring Harden and the Clippers getting Garland, and surprisingly faced off so soon. The visiting Cavaliers launched an aggressive attack from the start, overpowering the Clippers and quickly taking control with a huge lead. Their offense was balanced and relentless, while the Clippers struggled after Harden’s departure and Kawhi Leonard couldn’t carry the team alone. Led by Mitchell, the Cavaliers’ entire squad scored and stunned the Clippers, securing a commanding victory!

Written by/Ti Tan Novel