With the Thunder's dominant win over the Bucks, the Grizzlies' narrow loss, and the Pelicans falling to the Pistons, the NBA Western Conference standings have been updated.

On January 23rd Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with multiple games finishing yesterday. The Hawks edged the Grizzlies 124-122, the top Eastern team Pistons defeated the Pelicans 112-104, Alexander scored 40 points as the Thunder beat the Bucks 122-102, and the Raptors’ third-quarter surge led to a 122-109 win over the struggling Kings. Consequently, the newest Western Conference standings show the Thunder leading, the Grizzlies at 11th, and both the Kings and Pelicans suffering three consecutive losses, ranking at the bottom two spots.

Hawks vs. Grizzlies. The Hawks, on a four-game losing streak, faced the Grizzlies. From the start, both teams exchanged blows in a back-and-forth battle, with the Grizzlies edging ahead by one point after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Hawks kept up their offensive pressure, with multiple scoring threats helping them take a 7-point lead at halftime. In the third quarter, the Grizzlies launched a strong comeback, combining inside and outside plays to close the gap, ending the quarter still ahead by one. The final quarter was intensely competitive, reaching a boiling point. In the decisive moments, the Grizzlies missed crucial free throws and failed to call a timeout for the last potential game-winning shot, making the coach appear ineffective. Ultimately, with Morant's buzzer-beater attempt falling short, the Grizzlies unexpectedly lost the game!

Pistons vs. Pelicans. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons took on the Western Conference's bottom-ranked Pelicans, a matchup filled with tension. The Pelicans did not fall behind easily, matching the Pistons point for point and keeping the score tight. However, the Pistons’ superior strength allowed them to pull away in the final stages. In the last offensive possession, the Pistons did not attack, and Murphy’s three-pointer was simply unjustifiable. In the end, the Pistons’ offense was stronger, gradually extending their lead to comfortably defeat the Pelicans, securing their fourth consecutive win and maintaining their top spot in the East!

Thunder vs. Bucks. From the start, the Thunder quickly went into scoring mode, spreading the offense widely and dominating the Bucks with a 38-18 first-quarter score, building a 20-point lead. The Bucks, who struggled offensively in the first quarter, erupted in the second, trading baskets with the Thunder and cutting the halftime deficit to 18 points. In the second half, Alexander efficiently led the Thunder’s multi-faceted attack to control the Bucks. Meanwhile, the Bucks’ key players struggled to contain the Thunder’s four-pronged offense. In the final two minutes, the Bucks failed to score, and the Thunder overwhelmed them on both ends to secure a decisive victory!

Raptors vs. Kings. The Kings, playing at home, started slowly but soon found their rhythm, scoring from multiple players to take the lead over the Raptors and maintain pressure, ending the first half ahead by 9 points. In the second half, the Raptors’ offense suddenly exploded, with multiple players contributing to a 43-point quarter, outscoring the Kings 43-21 and taking a commanding lead. In the final quarter, the Raptors played steadily and suppressed the Kings, leaving no chance for a comeback. The game eventually entered garbage time, with six Raptors scoring in double digits as they completed a comeback victory over the Kings!

Written by/Titan Sports Fiction