NBA Western Conference standings updated! Thunder secure 3 consecutive wins to hold the top spot, Warriors suffer a surprising loss, Mavericks defeat the Nets

On February 25th Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with several intense matchups concluding yesterday. The results of three games were as follows: the Mavericks comfortably defeated the Nets 123-114, the Thunder’s hot shooting from beyond the arc led them to a 116-107 victory over the Raptors, and the Warriors unexpectedly lost 109-113 to the second-to-last Pelicans. As a result, the Western Conference standings have shifted, with the Thunder maintaining first place after three straight wins, the Warriors in eighth, and both the Mavericks and Pelicans enjoying two-game winning streaks, ranking 12th and 14th respectively!

Mavericks vs. Nets. The Mavericks had just beaten the Eastern Conference’s bottom-ranked Pacers in the previous round and now faced another struggling Eastern team on back-to-back nights. With the top pick Flagg absent, both teams lacked star power, turning this into a battle of role players. The game started with both sides exchanging baskets, but the Mavericks gradually took control with balanced scoring. In the second quarter, the offensive duel continued, with the Mavericks firing on all cylinders, combining inside and outside play to outscore the Nets 40-35 and push the lead into double digits. After halftime, the Mavericks’ offense cooled off, missing many shots, allowing the Nets to narrow the gap. In the final quarter, both teams struggled to score, but the Mavericks maintained their lead and comfortably secured the win, earning their second consecutive victory!

Thunder vs. Raptors. As the current Western Conference leader, the Thunder extended their winning streak facing the Raptors. Playing away, the Thunder struggled with poor shooting in the first quarter and were held back by the Raptors, trailing by 7 points. However, in the second and third quarters, the Thunder’s offense exploded, unleashing a relentless attack with a barrage of three-pointers, outscoring the Raptors 35-19 and 38-29 respectively, stretching the lead to 18 points. In the final quarter, the Thunder’s offense faltered, missing many shots, allowing the Raptors to chip away at the deficit, but the gap was too large to overcome. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Raptors to claim their third straight win and solidify their top position!

Warriors vs. Pelicans. The Pelicans snapped their losing streak with an upset win over the 76ers in the previous round, gaining momentum. Facing the Warriors, both teams were missing key players. The home Pelicans started aggressively, dominating the first quarter with a commanding 31-19 score. In the second quarter, the Pelicans’ shooting percentage dropped sharply, but the Warriors couldn’t capitalize much, only outscoring them 20-15, slightly closing the gap. In the second half, both teams traded baskets fiercely. Although the Warriors pushed hard to catch up, the Pelicans responded effectively and ultimately pulled off a surprising upset over the Warriors, securing their second consecutive win!

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