Western Conference NBA standings revealed: Suns suffer buzzer-beater loss, Rockets narrowly defeated, Kings endure 16th straight loss, Spurs achieve big win

On February 23rd Beijing time, the NBA regular season progressed with multiple games ending yesterday. The Magic lost 110-113 to the Suns on a last-second three-pointer, the 76ers surprisingly fell 111-126 to the weak Pelicans, the Grizzlies were heavily defeated 120-136 by the Eastern strong Heat, the struggling Kings were overwhelmed 123-139 by the Spurs, and in a battle of strong teams, the Rockets narrowly lost 106-108 to the Knicks. Consequently, the Western Conference rankings are in turmoil: the Spurs are on an 8-game winning streak holding second place, the Rockets are fourth, Suns seventh, Pelicans second to last, and the Kings have sunk to the bottom with a brutal 16-game losing streak!

Magic vs. Suns. In this game, both teams had low shooting percentages in the first half, with the Magic holding the upper hand and leading by 8 at halftime. In the second half, the Suns’ shooting surged dramatically, outscoring the Magic 34-22 in the quarter to take a 4-point lead and reverse the situation. In the final quarter, the Suns’ offense stalled again, while the Magic gradually closed the gap, leading to a tight contest that went into overtime. The first overtime ended tied at 7-7. In the second overtime, the intensity remained high and suspense grew. At the crucial moment, Jalen Green, who had struggled all game, showed great composure by hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to complete a miraculous game-winning shot, securing the Suns’ double overtime victory over the Magic!

76ers vs. Pelicans. The 76ers played as visitors but took control early, outscoring the Pelicans in the first half and holding an 8-point lead at halftime. In the second half, the Pelicans’ offense exploded, dominating the basket with a 40-26 quarter to overturn the lead by 6 points. Riding this momentum, the Pelicans continued to dominate the 76ers, quickly extending the gap and turning the game into a one-sided affair. Ultimately, the Pelicans pulled off a stunning comeback, handing the 76ers their fourth consecutive loss!

Grizzlies vs. Heat. Both teams traded baskets aggressively in the first half, engaging in a high-scoring duel, with the Heat’s offense stronger, building a 5-point halftime lead. In the second half, the Heat unleashed a full offensive assault, outscoring the Grizzlies 39-26 in the quarter to push the lead to 18 points. In the final quarter, both teams struggled to score, but the Heat played steadily to maintain control, with eight players scoring in double figures as they defeated the Grizzlies!

Kings vs. Spurs. This game featured a fierce offensive battle between the two teams. The stronger Spurs displayed more firepower and efficient scoring throughout, consistently suppressing the Kings. Each quarter, the Spurs scored over 30 points with great intensity, steadily increasing the margin. The Kings suffered a harsh defeat against the Spurs, extending their embarrassing losing streak to 16 games!

Rockets vs. Knicks. The Rockets started cold, missing many shots and falling behind by 6 points under pressure from the Knicks. However, in the second and third quarters, the Rockets’ offense ignited, relentlessly attacking the Knicks and building up to an 18-point lead. Unfortunately, the Rockets played terribly in the final quarter, making numerous mistakes that were painful to watch. The Knicks fired efficiently, steadily cutting into the lead and bringing the suspense back. In the crucial moments, the Knicks showed superior skills, spreading the scoring load and outscoring the Rockets 33-15 in the quarter to ultimately defeat the Rockets!

Written by / Sports Novel