With the Clippers completing a season sweep of the Pistons, the Jazz losing to the Hornets by 55 points, and the Spurs narrowly winning, the NBA Western Conference standings have been released.

On January 12th Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with several games concluding yesterday. Among them, the Timberwolves lost a high-scoring battle 134-146 to the Cavaliers, the Clippers overcame a 19-point deficit to win 98-92 and complete a sweep of the Pistons, the Spurs held firm to beat the Celtics 100-95, the Mavericks performed poorly and suffered a heavy 107-125 loss to the Bulls, and the Hornets crushed the Jazz 150-95 with overwhelming force. As a result, the updated leaderboard shows the Spurs in second place, the Timberwolves fourth, the Clippers eleventh, and the Jazz thirteenth!

Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers. This game turned into an offensive shootout with both teams hardly playing defense, essentially turning it into a shooting practice. The fourth quarter alone saw a staggering 43-47 score, totaling 90 points in a single period. Ultimately, the Cavaliers outplayed the Timberwolves with five players scoring over 20 points, securing the victory!

Clippers vs. Pistons. Facing a depleted Pistons squad, the Clippers struggled in the first quarter with many missed shots, while the Pistons spread the scoring and took a 28-14 lead. In the second quarter, the Clippers trailed by as much as 19 points but bounced back offensively. The two teams battled back and forth, ending the half tied at 27 each. After halftime, the Clippers launched a strong offensive push, gradually cutting into the deficit. In the final quarter, they seized the lead for the first time when Collins made two free throws, then steadily increased their advantage. The Clippers finished the fourth quarter with a 30-16 run to complete a remarkable 19-point comeback, successfully defeating the Eastern Conference leaders, the Pistons!

Spurs vs. Celtics. This match was fiercely contested with a tight scoreline that persisted until the fourth quarter. Wembanyama contributed steadily, and in the final moments, the Spurs’ trio stepped up with consecutive scores to seize control. Although the Spurs’ three-point shooting was poor, they limited the Celtics to only four free throws and ultimately won by a 5-point margin.

Mavericks vs. Bulls. Facing a Bulls team on a three-game losing streak, the Mavericks performed poorly, being dominated on both offense and defense. The point gap kept widening, and with no one able to close it, the game lost its excitement. In the end, the Mavericks suffered a heavy defeat, falling to the Bulls by a large margin!

Hornets vs. Jazz. When two struggling teams from the East and West met, the game turned into a one-sided affair. The Hornets displayed overwhelming offensive firepower, dominating the Jazz from start to finish. The point difference kept growing as the Jazz appeared disinterested and could only absorb the punishment, powerless to stop the widening gap. Ultimately, the Hornets stormed to a massive 55-point victory over the Jazz, creating a huge blowout, with nine players scoring in double digits!

Written by/Titan Sports Novel