With the Nuggets defeating the Pelicans, the Timberwolves crushing the Bucks, and the Rockets narrowly winning, the NBA Western Conference standings have been released.

On January 15th Beijing time, the NBA regular season carried on. In the games that ended yesterday, the Suns fell short against the Heat 121-127, the Bulls lost to the Rockets 113-119, the Timberwolves powered through with a 139-106 rout of the Bucks, and the Nuggets narrowly beat the low-ranked Pelicans 122-116. Consequently, the newest Western Conference standings are revealed: Nuggets hold third place with two straight wins, Timberwolves fourth also with two wins in a row, Rockets sixth, and Suns seventh!

Suns vs. Heat. The Heat, playing at home, displayed very efficient offense in the first half, dominating the Suns and spreading the scoring around, building a lead of over 20 points at one stage. However, the second half saw a dramatic shift as the Suns outscored them 38-21 in the third quarter to catch up. In the final quarter, the Suns took the lead, but the Heat quickly responded to regain control. In the closing moments, Dillon’s three-point attempt led to a flagrant foul, preventing the Suns from staging a comeback. The Heat sealed the game with free throws and ultimately handed the Suns a narrow defeat!

Bulls vs. Rockets. Both teams fought fiercely, keeping the score close throughout the game. This tight contest continued until the final moments, when Smith erupted with 8 consecutive points, sparking a run that helped the Rockets overcome the Bulls, ending their three-game losing streak and making a tough but important comeback!

Timberwolves vs. Bucks. Although Edwards was absent, it didn’t hinder the Timberwolves’ offense at all. The team spread the scoring around and relentlessly overwhelmed the Bucks, scoring at least 30 points each quarter. Ultimately, they led decisively and crushed the Bucks by 33 points, securing a commanding victory that felt very effortless and satisfying!

Nuggets vs. Pelicans. Facing the Western Conference’s bottom-ranked Pelicans, the Nuggets were without Jokic again. Due to the Pelicans’ tough resistance, the Nuggets didn’t hold a clear advantage throughout the game, which turned into a back-and-forth battle. However, in the final moments, the Nuggets’ strength prevailed. With strong contributions from the bench and support from Murray and Watson, five Nuggets players scored in double figures to defeat the Pelicans!

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