As the Thunder suffered a heavy defeat to the Suns, the Rockets dominated the Grizzlies, and the Timberwolves narrowly won, the NBA Western Conference standings are now finalized.

On April 13 Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with several games concluding today. Among them, the Bulls lost 128-149 to the Mavericks who erupted with offensive firepower; the Grizzlies fell 101-132 to the Rockets who were without main starters; the Pelicans' rally was unsuccessful as they narrowly lost 126-132 to the Timberwolves; and in a reserves showdown, the Suns crushed the Thunder 135-103. Thus, the Western Conference standings are determined: Thunder first, Rockets fifth, Timberwolves sixth, Suns seventh!

Bulls versus Mavericks. This game was played with great openness. The Mavericks performed exceptionally focused, displaying explosive and consistently efficient offense like a sudden surge, dominating comprehensively and breaking through defenses. They built a huge lead by the third quarter, with the gap approaching 30 points. In the final quarter, the Bulls fought back merely to salvage some pride. Ultimately, the Mavericks, with eight players scoring double figures, overwhelmed the Bulls. With this win, the Mavericks climbed to the 12th spot in the standings!

Grizzlies versus Rockets. In this game, the Rockets were missing several key players. Nevertheless, due to the Grizzlies' low morale, the contest lacked suspense and became one-sided. The Rockets flourished across the board, continuously widening the advantage until the gap grew so large that the game entered garbage time early. Finally, the Rockets defeated the Grizzlies, ending their regular season with a victory and handing the Grizzlies their eighth consecutive loss!

Pelicans versus Timberwolves. In this matchup, the Timberwolves had multiple absences. After the game started, the Timberwolves quickly found their rhythm, blasting the Pelicans in the first quarter to gain a 10-point lead. The second quarter saw both teams engage in wide-open offensive exchanges, with the Timberwolves' firepower being more intense, leading by 14 points at halftime. In the second half, the Timberwolves' offensive efficiency significantly declined, while the Pelicans launched a fierce counterattack, gradually eroding the lead and bringing back suspense. At the crucial moment, the Timberwolves showed greater resilience, securing key baskets to seal the game. Ultimately, the Timberwolves captured the Pelicans, avoiding an upset!

Suns versus Thunder. Both teams rested their main players in this game, making it essentially a reserves showdown. The result was a one-sided affair, with the Suns' substitutes unleashing a storm-like offensive assault. They opened with a 37-19 score in the first quarter and then continued to dominate the Thunder with multi-point scoring, massively expanding the lead. The Thunder collapsed like a crumbling mountain. Ultimately, the Suns, with seven players scoring double figures, crushed the Thunder in a devastating victory!

By Sports Story