With the Thunder defeating the Spurs, the Lakers dominating the Hawks, and the Warriors beating the Trail Blazers, the NBA Western Conference standings have been updated.

On January 15th Beijing time, the NBA regular season battles went on, concluding yesterday with three major matchups. The top two Western teams clashed as the Spurs fell 98-119 to the defending champions Thunder. The Hawks were crushed 116-141 by the Lakers, and the Trail Blazers lost 97-119 to the Warriors. Consequently, the newest Western Conference standings are revealed: Thunder hold first place with a four-game winning streak, Spurs second after two straight losses, Lakers in fifth, Warriors eighth, and Trail Blazers ninth with two losses in a row!

Spurs vs. Thunder. This season, the Thunder have been defeated multiple times by the Spurs, so in this rematch, the Thunder were determined to exact revenge. Playing at home, the Thunder showed great toughness with intense physical play and several aggressive fouls. They successfully contained Wembanyama and steadily extended their lead offensively. Ultimately, the Spurs suffered a heavy defeat to the Thunder, handing the Thunder their fourth consecutive win and maintaining their firm hold on first place in the West!

Hawks vs. Lakers. The Lakers had been on a losing streak recently, with low team morale. However, in this game against the Hawks, the Lakers were in excellent form, executing highly efficient offense and relentlessly attacking the Hawks. LeBron James and Doncic took turns leading the charge, supported by strong contributions from others, with Ayton grabbing 18 rebounds. In the end, the Lakers delivered a comprehensive victory over the Hawks, halting their three-game losing streak and achieving a hard-earned rebound from the slump!

Trail Blazers vs. Warriors. There was little suspense in this game, as the Trail Blazers were dominated on the court. Although Curry had an off night shooting, other Warriors players stepped up, maintaining a high-powered offense that stifled the Trail Blazers’ attack. Ultimately, the Warriors secured a decisive win. Yang Hansen got playing time and nearly got injured, which affected his performance, but fortunately, he was not seriously hurt!

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