With the Thunder's dominant victory, the Clippers extend their winning streak to six, the Nuggets suffer an upset loss to the Lakers, and the NBA Western Conference standings are revealed.

On January 20th Beijing time, the NBA regular season moved forward with several matches completed yesterday and earlier today. Notably, the Pelicans lost 110-119 to the Rockets, the Hornets pulled off a major upset beating the Nuggets 111-87, the Trail Blazers took down the Kings 117-110, the Raptors were defeated 93-110 by the Lakers, the Thunder surged with 23 three-pointers to dominate the Cavaliers 136-104, and Harden’s strong showing propelled the Clippers to a tight 110-106 win over the Wizards. Consequently, the latest standings have been updated: Thunder sit first, Nuggets third, Rockets with two consecutive wins at fifth, Trail Blazers on a three-game streak at ninth, and the Clippers climbing to tenth with six straight victories!

Pelicans vs. Rockets. In this game, Smith exploded offensively in the first half, relentlessly driving the Rockets to pull away. In the second half, the Rockets held firm against the Pelicans’ attempts to rally, maintaining steady play to secure the win. Ultimately, three Rockets players scored over 20 points, narrowly defeating the Pelicans, while Durant’s scoring moved him up to sixth place in NBA history!

Hornets vs. Nuggets. The Hornets are known as a volatile team that frequently upsets strong opponents, with wins over the Lakers and Thunder. This round, facing the Nuggets again, the Hornets turned into giant slayers once more, with multiple players contributing to a dominant performance that left the Nuggets powerless. The game was effectively sealed early on, and although the Nuggets tried to fight back in the final quarter to avoid a blowout, the Hornets had six players scoring in double digits to thoroughly dismantle the Nuggets!

Raptors vs. Lakers. At the start, the Raptors took control as visitors, with Mamukelashvili heating up to help the Raptors post a 30-23 first quarter. The Lakers’ offense exploded in the second quarter, attacking inside and out to outscore the Raptors 32-24, taking a one-point lead into halftime. In the second half, the Lakers maintained momentum, spreading the scoring around and steadily increasing the gap, ultimately cruising to an easy comeback victory over the Raptors!

Thunder vs. Cavaliers. After losing to the Heat last round, the Thunder faced the Eastern Conference’s strong Cavaliers in back-to-back games. The Thunder started fast with high shooting efficiency, as Alexander’s hot hand led the team to take control early. Dort continued the scoring surge in the second quarter, with the Thunder’s inside-out game producing a 34-24 quarter and a 15-point halftime lead. In the second half, the Thunder’s offense slowed and the Cavaliers mounted a comeback, cutting the deficit. However, in the final quarter, the Thunder returned with a vengeance, raining down a fierce barrage of three-pointers, outscoring the Cavaliers 45-25 to ultimately crush them, even without Jalen Williams in the lineup!

Clippers vs. Wizards. With Kawhi absent, the Clippers faced the struggling Wizards in a tightly contested battle. Harden single-handedly countered the Wizards’ multiple scorers, while Zubac struggled with poor performance and turnovers. As the close game reached its climax, Harden once again stepped up to score, ultimately leading the Clippers to overwhelm the Wizards and extend their winning streak to six!

Written by/Titan Sports Fiction