Following the Warriors' big win over the Grizzlies, the Lakers suffered a heavy loss to the Trail Blazers, and the Nuggets narrowly prevailed; the latest NBA Western Conference standings are out.

On January 19th Beijing time, the NBA regular season went on, with multiple battles ending yesterday. The Hornets fell 116-136 to the Warriors’ bench players, the Wizards lost 115-121 to the Nuggets, the Lakers were defeated 116-132 by the Trail Blazers, and overseas, the Magic suffered a 109-126 loss to the Grizzlies. Consequently, the updated Western Conference standings are out: Nuggets with 4 wins in a row at third, Lakers on a 2-game losing streak at sixth, Warriors with 3 consecutive wins at eighth, and Trail Blazers in ninth!

Hornets vs. Warriors. Facing the struggling Eastern Conference Hornets, the Warriors’ bench stepped up despite Butler’s absence, playing highly efficiently and aggressively. Melton stood out with impressive offense and defense, allowing the Warriors’ strong firepower to consistently overwhelm the Hornets, resulting in a decisive Warriors victory!

Wizards vs. Nuggets. Against the weak Wizards, both teams played well in separate quarters during the first half, with the Wizards leading by one point at halftime. In the second half, shooting percentages dropped for both sides, and the Wizards extended their lead to three points. In the final quarter, the Nuggets’ offense exploded, with Little Hardaway scoring continuously to ignite the comeback. At a critical moment, Murray kept the momentum alive by hitting two three-pointers and a mid-range jumper, sealing the game. Ultimately, the Nuggets edged out the Wizards in a hard-fought win!

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers. In this game, Doncic was absent for the Lakers, while LeBron James led the team on the road against the Trail Blazers. The Lakers committed numerous fouls and gave away many free throws early on, allowing the Trail Blazers to dominate the first quarter 40-27 and build a double-digit lead. The second quarter featured high-scoring exchanges with little change in the gap, and the Trail Blazers held a 10-point lead at halftime. In the second half, the Trail Blazers’ offense was extremely efficient, attacking both inside and outside to continuously widen the margin. The Lakers struggled to mount a comeback in the final quarter; LeBron fought alone without support, and no other player stepped up to share the scoring load. Ultimately, the Trail Blazers comfortably crushed the Lakers. Yang Hansen got playing time in this match!

Magic vs. Grizzlies. This game took place in London with no home advantage for either team. The Magic struggled offensively in the first quarter, shooting poorly, while the Grizzlies excelled across the board, putting up a 40-23 score and leading by 17 points. The Grizzlies pressed their advantage in the second quarter to extend the lead further. Afterwards, both teams exchanged high-scoring plays, but the Grizzlies still led by 19 points at halftime. In the second half, the Grizzlies maintained their large lead, firmly controlling the Magic. The Magic had few scoring options and couldn’t reduce the deficit. Ultimately, the Grizzlies easily defeated the Magic, securing a big win!

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