With the Spurs' big win over the Jazz, the Warriors' decisive victory against the Heat, and the Mavericks' dominant performance, the NBA Western Conference standings have been updated.

On January 21st Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with several games concluding yesterday. The Mavericks were in excellent form, overwhelming the Knicks 114-97; the Spurs, powered by a breakout performance from Wembanyama, defeated the Jazz 123-110; the Suns easily beat the Nets 126-117; and the Heat were heavily defeated 135-112 by the Warriors who scored from multiple sources. Consequently, the updated Western Conference standings show the Spurs in second place with a three-game winning streak, the Suns at seventh, the Mavericks also on a three-game winning streak at 12th, and the Jazz suffering their fourth straight loss at 13th!

Mavericks vs. Knicks. The Knicks struggled with their shooting percentage, while the Mavericks delivered an outstanding away performance. Right from the start, they combined inside and outside plays to pull ahead with a 31-22 score. In the second quarter, the Knicks’ offense remained ineffective, whereas the Mavericks exploded offensively, scoring from multiple players and dominating with a 44-25 run, taking a commanding 28-point lead by halftime. In the second half, the Mavericks’ offense slowed down, giving the Knicks a chance to narrow the gap, but their limited firepower prevented a comeback. Ultimately, five Mavericks players scored in double digits as they easily secured a big win over the Knicks!

Jazz vs. Spurs. The Spurs were in excellent form in this game, with Wembanyama performing impressively and leading the team to suppress the Jazz. In the second half, Wembanyama continued his strong scoring, helping the Spurs extend their lead and eventually achieve a decisive victory over the Jazz!

Suns vs. Nets. Facing the struggling Nets, the first half saw both teams’ performances fluctuate wildly like a roller coaster. The Suns quickly found their rhythm and scored from multiple players, building a 40-26 lead and securing a double-digit advantage by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Suns maintained their hot offense, but the Nets responded fiercely, scoring from various players to cut the halftime deficit to 4 points at 42-38. After the break, the Nets’ offense cooled down, while the Suns steadied their play and outscored the Nets by 10 points in the third quarter to widen the gap again. In the final quarter, the Nets launched a strong comeback and significantly reduced the deficit but fell just short. Ultimately, the Suns defeated the Nets!

Heat vs. Warriors. The first half featured an offensive battle with both teams exchanging scores, but the Warriors held a slight edge, leading by 4 points at halftime. In the second half, the Heat’s shooting percentage dropped, while the Warriors steadily extended their lead. In the final quarter, the Warriors’ multiple players contributed to a 31-19 scoring run, securing a comprehensive victory over the Heat. Unfortunately, the game came with a cost as Butler was injured!

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