[December 15, Beijing time] The battle in the Western NBA Division has been ignited again, and the results of the game and the performance of the players have attracted the attention of countless fans. The Timberwolves continue to lead the standings, while the Clippers are emerging with signs of an amazing winning streak. There were so many highlights to keep an eye on in this round, including the historic stats set in one match-up that was truly eye-opening.
Timberwolves beat Mavericks 119-101: Collective contribution leads.
In the away game against the Mavericks, the Timberwolves showed great teamwork and tenacity. Although the team's main player, Edwards, had a poor hand, Reed scored 27 points and 6 rebounds in the game, and Towns also contributed 21 points and 17 rebounds. For the Mavericks, although Doncic took on most of the offensive pressure alone, contributing 39 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists, the collective efforts of the Wolves eventually made them unable to resist and ended a four-game winning streak.
Nuggets beat Nets 124-101: Jokic makes history.
The defending champions, the Nuggets, enjoyed an impressive victory, beating the Nets 124-101 to move up to second place on a three-game winning streak. Jokic delivered an amazing triple-double of 26 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in the game, which not only cemented his dominance, but also set a new all-time record of 10+ triple-doubles in seven consecutive seasons, becoming the first person in NBA history.
Kings beat Thunder 128-123: Alexander and Fox are on fire.
The Kings had the last laugh in a fierce matchup against the Thunder, winning the game 128-123. Alexander and Fox were impressive, with Alexander scoring 43 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while Fox also contributed 41 points and 7 assists, but in the end, the Kings won with their overall performance.
Clippers beat Warriors 121-113: Harden leads the winning streak.
The Clippers remained strong without George, winning 121-113 over the Warriors to snap a six-game winning streak. Harden and Leonard combined for 55 points, and Powell also scored 21 points. Harden performed eye-catching in this game, handing over 28 points, 7 rebounds, 15 assists and 4 blocks, and also broke the milestone of 25,000 career points.
Historic data is born!James set a new record.
In this round, a jaw-dropping historical statistic was also refreshed. James scored 43 points, 15 assists and 4 blocks in the game, becoming the only player in NBA history to achieve 40 points, 15 assists and 4 blocks in a single game. This feat once again proves his total dominance on the basketball court.
This fierce matchup in the Western Conference is full of countless surprises and exciting moments. The Timberwolves continue to lead the way, the Clippers are emerging on the rise, and the historic stats add a different dimension to the game. There may be more surprises waiting for fans in the future games, so let's look forward to the next exciting battle in the NBA.