In the match on December 21, the West ranked firstTimberwolvessuffered an unexpected defeat and lost by one point76 people。It is worth mentioning that the opponent'sCenterJoelEmbiidIt can be said that the performance was exceptional, and he scored a game-high 51 pointsTimberwolvesThe line of defense was almost helpless. Even ifTimberwolvesHe reversed the score in the third quarter, but was eventually counterattacked by his opponent in the fourth quarter and was unable to hold on to the lead. This defeat was right thoughTimberwolvesIt's a pity, but they're still firmly at the top of the West with a 20-6 record.
In contrast,ClippersThey have shown impressive strength in recent times, winning nine consecutive matches. This series of victories would not have been possible without their leading playersLeonardThe crew was inspired. After the four superstars gathered in one team, they gradually entered a period of tacit understanding, and the overall cooperation of the team became more and more fluid. In the most recent game,Clippersdefeated their rival Mavericks and managed to move up to fourth place in the West.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are going through a difficult time after suffering three consecutive losses. In this game against the Bulls, the Lakers even lost to an opponent who had not performed well this season. Despite the return of Vincent from the Lakers and the full team, they still couldn't turn the defeat around. In particular, Russell, the core of the team, performed extremely poorly, and it was difficult to compare with the opponent in terms of shooting points and defensive contributions. The Lakers' three-game losing streak not only took a hit to their record, but also put the team in a difficult position.
Conversely, the Warriors have shown signs of recovery in the last few games. This one consists of:Steve ColeThe team he coached has won three in a row and has young players in the squadDavisExcellent performance,ClayIt is also gradually getting back to its form. Against the Celtics, Curry fouled five times in the first three quarters, but went on to score 20 points and hit key three-pointers in the fourth quarter and overtime. The win lifted the Warriors out of their previous slump as they looked to catch upRockets's hope is getting stronger.
After this round of matches, the latest rankings in the west are released. TimberwolvesHold the top spot with 20 wins and 6 losses, despite losing in their most recent match76 people, but they still have great strength. It followedRocketsFirmly in second place with a 19-9 record. ClippersAfter winning nine in a row, he moved up to fourth with an 18-12 record. And the Lakers' losing streak has dropped them to eighth in the standings. The Warriors are a close second with a 16-14 record. As for the Suns, they sit ninth with a 14-13 record.
In general, the situation in the west has changed a lot this time. TimberwolvesAlthough lost to76 people, but still maintains the top position, and its strength should not be underestimated. ClippersWith the momentum of nine consecutive wins, it gradually rose and became a potential competitor. The Lakers' three-game losing streak is a bit of a surprise, and the dilemma they face will require a team to work together to solve. The Warriors are recovering and have the motivation to keep playing catch-up.
AsBasketballPersonally, I am both looking forward to and worrying about these changes. BasketballThe uncertainty in the game is exciting, but at the same time there are problems and difficulties in the development of the team. I believe that every team will work hard in the next games to achieve better results. Looking forward to seeing more exciting performances and exciting matchups in the next games, I hope every team can give their best and show their bestBasketballMien.