Western Conference standings in the NBA are in chaos! The Nuggets have overtaken the Rockets to move up to third place, the Lakers defeated the Clippers, and the Thunder secured a big win!

On February 22nd Beijing time, the NBA regular season pressed on with multiple games completed yesterday. The Jazz, considered a weak team, were defeated 114-123 by the Grizzlies; the Mavericks lost 111-122 to the Timberwolves; the Bucks exploded offensively to beat the Pelicans 139-118; the Nets were crushed 86-105 by the top-ranked Thunder in the West; the Clippers narrowly fell 122-125 to the Lakers in a highlight game; and the Nuggets ruthlessly routed the Trail Blazers 157-103. As a result, the Western Conference standings are shaken up again. The Thunder remain first, and the Nuggets have jumped past the Rockets into third place!

Nets vs Thunder. The struggling Nets challenged the Thunder, and the outcome was predictable. Surprisingly, the Thunder trailed by two points after the first quarter. However, the Nets went cold in the second quarter while the Thunder exploded offensively, outscoring them 29-10 and taking a 19-point lead. In the second half, the Nets reversed their fortunes with a 34-27 run, cutting the deficit to 10 entering the fourth quarter. In the final period, the Thunder struck back hard with a 28-19 scoreline, extending their lead and sealing the game. Ultimately, the Thunder overwhelmed the Nets to secure an easy victory.

Clippers vs Lakers. The Los Angeles derby was a marquee matchup. The home Lakers started with high offensive efficiency, with Doncic dominating and leading a multi-pronged attack to a 41-30 lead. Later, Collins exited due to injury, and Kawhi Leonard exploded for the Clippers, steadily closing the gap and heating up the contest with suspense to the end. Unfortunately, at the crucial moment, the Clippers had no one available as Kawhi got injured and Mathurin was ejected, worsening their situation. The Clippers missed a critical three-pointer to tie, and in the final moments, the Lakers showed superior skill to win the derby battle!

Nuggets vs Trail Blazers. The Nuggets went absolutely wild in this game. Facing the poorly defended Trail Blazers, they launched a relentless offensive storm, unstoppable throughout. They scored over 40 points in three quarters and more than 30 in one quarter, with seven players scoring, ultimately crushing the Trail Blazers by 54 points. This win propelled them past the Rockets into third place. Yang Hansheng got some playing time but only managed 4 points, which was a bit disappointing!

Today, the NBA regular season will continue with five games in the Western Conference. The Magic and Suns game has already started. Let’s stay tuned!

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