With the Thunder defeating the Hawks, the Nuggets dominating the Suns, and the Pacers suffering a heavy loss, the latest NBA Western Conference standings have been released.

On October 26th Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In the latest matches, the Thunder powered through one quarter to beat the Hawks 117-100, achieving a three-game winning streak. The Pacers suffered a heavy 103-126 loss to the Grizzlies, and the Suns were overwhelmed 111-133 by the Nuggets. Consequently, the newest Western Conference standings show the Thunder in first place with three consecutive wins, the Grizzlies in fourth, the Nuggets securing their first victory at 11th, and the Suns dropping to 12th with two straight defeats!

Thunder vs. Hawks. The Thunder, defending champions, had tough battles in their first two rounds, winning consecutive double overtime games against the Rockets and Pacers, with Alexander playing brilliantly. This round, they faced the moderately strong Eastern Conference Hawks, aiming for a third straight win. In the first half, the Hawks kept pace with the Thunder’s fast tempo, trailing by only 5 points at halftime. After the break, the Thunder exploded offensively, scoring easily. Led by Alexander, the Thunder spread the scoring and dominated the quarter 39-25, effectively deciding the game by the third quarter with nearly a 20-point lead. In the final quarter, the Thunder maintained their large advantage while the Hawks’ offense faltered, unable to close the gap. Thus, the Thunder comfortably beat the Hawks to claim their third consecutive victory and top the standings!

Pacers vs. Grizzlies. The Pacers narrowly lost in double overtime to the defending champion Thunder in their previous game. This round, they faced another Western Conference team, the Grizzlies. However, the Pacers were severely drained and could not withstand the Grizzlies’ offense, falling behind steadily and ultimately suffering a crushing defeat, starting the season with two straight losses. It seems the Pacers will struggle this season, especially missing two key players, Haliburton and Turner, which greatly weakens their strength. Last season, the Pacers were contenders, but this season they might become cellar dwellers—what a dramatic change!

Suns vs. Nuggets. Both teams lost their previous games. In this match, the Nuggets showed high offensive efficiency, overpowering the Suns. Although Jokic didn’t score much, he successfully orchestrated the team’s multiple scoring threats and recorded a triple-double. Ultimately, seven Nuggets players scored in double digits, leading to a decisive victory and their first win of the new season. Meanwhile, the Suns struggled with a limited roster; Booker alone couldn’t handle the pressure of the opposing defense!

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