As the Lakers edged out the Suns in a last-second win, the Warriors narrowly lost to the Trail Blazers & the Timberwolves secured a big victory, the NBA Western Conference standings have been updated.

On December 15th Beijing time, the NBA regular season proceeded with multiple games wrapping up today. The weak Kings suffered a heavy 103-117 loss to the Timberwolves missing Edwards. The Pelicans overwhelmed the Bulls in the final quarter to win 114-104, marking their second straight victory. LeBron James’s free throws powered the Lakers to a 116-114 last-second win over the Suns. Following these results, the latest Western Conference standings show the Lakers in fourth place, Timberwolves sixth, Suns seventh after two losses, Trail Blazers at eleventh, and Pelicans remaining at the bottom despite their two-game winning streak!

Kings vs. Timberwolves. The game started with the Timberwolves playing at home but struggling offensively, being suppressed by the Kings and trailing by 7 points after the first quarter. However, from the second quarter onward, the Timberwolves found their offensive rhythm, began to dominate the Kings, and steadily closed the gap, trailing by only 1 point at halftime. The second half turned into an offensive shootout, with both teams exchanging intense plays. The Timberwolves showed stronger firepower and took a 4-point lead after the third quarter. In the final quarter, the battle continued fiercely. Reed emerged as a surprise hero, taking control in the crucial moments by scoring consecutively in a decisive run that sealed the game for the Timberwolves, who handed the Kings their third straight loss despite missing Edwards!

Pelicans vs. Bulls. The Pelicans had just ended a seven-game losing streak with a big win over the Trail Blazers and now faced a less competitive Bulls team. The game started with both teams struggling to score, creating a stalemate on the court. The Pelicans held a slight edge offensively, gaining a 5-point lead after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Pelicans found their offensive flow, executing inside-out plays to outscore the Bulls 31-21 and take a 5-point lead by halftime. The second half was closely contested, with the difference shrinking to just 1 point after three quarters. In the final period, both teams’ offenses exploded, but the Pelicans were more aggressive, unleashing a powerful run that decisively ended the game and earned them a rare second consecutive victory!

Lakers vs. Suns. Both teams started the game hot, exchanging scoring runs with the Suns slightly better, taking a 5-point lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Lakers balanced inside and outside scoring, outscoring the Suns by 5 points to tie the game at halftime. In the second half, defense tightened on both sides, causing the Suns’ shooting percentage to drop sharply. The Lakers capitalized, scoring 24-15 in the third quarter to take a 9-point lead. In the final quarter, both teams regained their shooting touch and went on an offensive spree. The Suns fought back fiercely, eroding the lead until the score was tied at 114 near the end. LeBron James stepped up, earned free throws, and made two out of three shots to complete a thrilling game-winning play!

Warriors vs. Trail Blazers. This game was an open offensive battle with both teams trading shots relentlessly. Stephen Curry rained down threes, single-handedly countering the Trail Blazers’ multi-pronged attack. The two teams battled neck and neck until the final moments when Curry suddenly lost his touch, missing a three-pointer, then a two-point layup, and finally committing a turnover that was stolen by the opponent, handing the victory to the Trail Blazers. Meanwhile, Grant exploded offensively for Portland, helping maintain their lead and end a three-game losing streak with this rebound win. Curry’s 48 points included an incredible 12 three-pointers but it wasn’t enough. Chinese player Yang Hansheng remained on the bench for the entire game!

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