With the Lakers defeating the Trail Blazers, the Rockets beating the Mavericks, and the Clippers narrowly losing, the NBA Western Conference rankings have been updated.

On November 4th Beijing time, the NBA regular season kept rolling with several matches finishing today. The Timberwolves powered through the last quarter to beat the Nets 125-109, the Jazz narrowly defeated the Celtics 105-103 with a buzzer-beater, the shorthanded Mavericks lost 102-110 to the Rockets, the Pistons toppled the Grizzlies 114-106, the Kings were edged out 124-130 by the Nuggets, the Lakers, missing main players, overcame the Trail Blazers 123-115, and the Heat narrowly bested the Clippers 120-119. Consequently, the newest Western Conference rankings emerged: the top two unchanged, Lakers on a 4-game winning streak now third, Nuggets fourth, Rockets fifth with 4 consecutive wins, Timberwolves sixth, Trail Blazers seventh, and Clippers ninth!

Timberwolves vs. Nets. Edwards was absent again for this game. Although the Timberwolves didn’t hold much advantage through the first three quarters, they exploded offensively in the final period, outscoring the Nets 34-21, effectively sealing the game. Randle continued his stellar form with a triple-double, helping the Timberwolves secure the win and handing the Nets an embarrassing seventh straight loss!

Mavericks vs. Rockets. Facing the Mavericks without Anthony Davis, the Rockets struggled badly. Smith’s absence hurt them on both ends of the floor, Durant was off his game, and Shepard’s limited ability led to a tough fight against the opponent, keeping the score close. Fortunately, Durant hit two crucial three-pointers in key moments to withstand the Mavericks’ pressure. Ultimately, the Rockets defeated the Mavericks, extending their winning streak to four!

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers. The Lakers were missing LeBron James, Doncic, and Reaves in this match. After a brief back-and-forth start, the Trail Blazers suddenly unleashed a barrage of three-pointers, stunning the Lakers and gaining a 9-point lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Lakers kept pressing and closed the gap as the Trail Blazers cooled off near the end, trailing by just one at halftime. Both teams exchanged momentum in the second half, with the Lakers shooting better and holding a 4-point lead after three quarters. The final quarter was tightly contested until Nick Smith Jr. nailed two critical threes to decisively seal the game. Despite missing several key players, the Lakers pulled off a miraculous comeback to claim their fourth consecutive victory!

Heat vs. Clippers. Both teams started aggressively, trading scoring runs. The Clippers caught up quickly, and the first quarter ended with the Heat leading by just 2 points. In the second quarter, Harden played efficiently, helping the Clippers take the lead and finish the half ahead by 5. However, in the second half, the Clippers lost their rhythm, Harden’s performance dipped with several turnovers, and the Heat combined inside and outside scoring to outscore the Clippers 37-24 in the quarter, regaining the lead. The Clippers launched a comeback in the final quarter, hitting multiple outside shots to close the gap, pushing the game into a heated battle. In the clutch moments, the Heat showed superior skill and narrowly defeated the Clippers to secure the win!

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