With Thunder's defeat to Nuggets, Spurs' big win, and Timberwolves capturing Rockets, NBA Western Conference standings are released.

On April 12 Beijing time, NBA regular season continued, with several fierce battles concluded yesterday. Among them, Pelicans suffered a 118-144 loss to Eastern powerhouse Celtics, Mavericks fell 120-139 to Spurs led by Wenbanyama, in a substitute showdown Thunder collapsed 107-127 to Nuggets, and in a key match Timberwolves edged Rockets 136-132. Thus, Western Conference standings emerged: Thunder first, Spurs second, Nuggets third, Rockets fifth, Timberwolves sixth!

Pelicans versus Celtics. This match had little suspense, as the gap in strength between the two teams was too large. The game turned into a one-sided affair, with Celtics frequently raining three-pointers, overwhelming Pelicans like a storm, and the point difference continuously widened. Ultimately, Celtics blasted 29 three-pointers, with six players scoring double digits, easily crushing Pelicans for a resounding victory!

Mavericks versus Spurs. Mavericks had also been eliminated from playoff contention early, facing Spurs they couldn't gain much advantage. In the first half, Flagg and Wenbanyama dueled, each leading their team to a strong quarter, with Spurs leading by 3 points at halftime. After switching sides in the second half, Spurs began to take control, Wenbanyama dominating all over, leading Spurs to blossom with multiple scorers posting a 40-28 run, directly stretching the lead to over 20 points. In the final quarter Spurs steadily maintained their advantage, Mavericks had no one stepping up, and ultimately Spurs secured the win!

Thunder versus Nuggets. Two Western Conference powerhouses clashed, as both teams' rankings were largely settled, thus most starters were rested this round to prepare for playoffs, making it a substitute collision. The game turned into a one-sided affair, Nuggets substitutes performed fiercely and efficiently, unleashing full firepower to batter Thunder, the point difference continuously widened, and in the final quarter Nuggets struck harder with a 37-22 run, ultimately Nuggets crushed Thunder, roaring to an 11-game winning streak!

Timberwolves versus Rockets. In this match Timberwolves also had multiple absences, while Rockets deployed their main forces. After the game started, both teams opened up aggressively, engaging in a scoring battle, exchanging blows until the end. Timberwolves proved superior, with the whole team contributing as soldiers, seven players scoring double digits, steadily securing the victory!

By Sports Fiction