The 2022-2023 NBA regular season is in full swing, and after the game on March 8, take a look at today's game and the latest Western Conference rankings:
The Timberwolves lost 94-117 to the 76ers, the Rockets lost to the Nets 96-118, the Warriors lost to the Thunder 128-137, the Jazz lost 116-120 to the Lone Ranger, and the Grizzlies lost to the Lakers 103-112.
1. Direct access to the playoffs: 1st-6th
The Nuggets have a 46-19 record and are No. 1.
The Grizzlies lost 103-112 to the Lakers, and Jackson had 26 points, 8 rebounds and 0 assists, shooting 8-of-15 from the field. Jones had 16 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists and shot 6-of-14 from the field. Brooks had 13 points, 1 rebound and 0 assists on 5-of-17 shooting. The Grizzlies are 2nd with a 38-25 record.
With a 38-26 record, the Kings are 3rd in the game.
With a 36-29 record, the Suns are ranked 4th.
The Lone Ranger narrowly defeated the Jazz 120-116, and Irving chipped in 33 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists while shooting 10-of-18 from the field. Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and six assists on 10-of-23 shooting. Green had 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists on 3-of-10 shooting. After this battle, the Lone Ranger had a 34-32 record, ranking 5th.
The Warriors lost to the Thunder 128-137, and Curry chipped in 40 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists on 14-of-23 shooting. Thompson had 23 points, four rebounds and two assists on 9-of-17 shooting. Kuminga had 21 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists on 8-of-11 shooting. The Warriors have a 34-32 record and are ranked 6th.
2. Play-off zone: 7th-10th place
The Timberwolves lost 94-117 to the 76ers, and Edwards chipped in 32 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, shooting 12-of-24 from the field. Anderson had 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting 3-of-7 from the field. Gobert had 6 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting 2-of-6 from the field. The Timberwolves are 34-33 and ranked 7th.
The Clippers have a 34-33 record and are ranked 8th.
The Lakers beat the Grizzlies 112-103, and Davis had 30 points, 22 rebounds and 3 assists, shooting 11-of-17 from the field. Schroeder had 17 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists on 5-of-14 shooting. Brown had 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists on 4-of-10 shooting. Bench Hachimura and Rivers each scored 17 points efficiently, which was very powerful. After this battle, the Lakers have a 32-34 record, ranking 9th.
The Pelicans have a 31-34 record and are ranked 10th.
3. Lotto Zone: 11th-15th place
The Thunder beat the Warriors 137-128, and Alexander chipped in 33 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists while shooting 14-of-24 from the field. Dort had 18 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist, shooting 4-of-11 from the field. Josh Giddy had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 17 assists on 6-of-11 shooting. After this game, the Thunder had a 31-34 record and ranked 11th.
With a 31-34 record, the Blazers are ranked 12th.
The Jazz lost 116-120 to the Lone Ranger, and Markkanen chipped in 33 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists on 12-of-20 shooting. Horton-Tucker had 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists on 7-of-14 shooting. Olynyk had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists on 3-of-8 shooting. The Jazz have a 31-35 record and are 13th.
The Spurs have a 16-49 record and are ranked 14th.
The Rockets lost 96-118 to the Nets, and Jaylen Green had 25 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, shooting 9-of-21 from the field. Shen Jing had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting 6-of-12 from the field. Jabari Smith Jr. had 15 points, 8 rebounds and 0 assists, shooting 6-of-13 from the field. The Rockets have a 15-50 record and are 15th.
Today's war has ended, and the situation in the western region has basically become clear. Morant is out indefinitely and is about to be overtaken by the Suns. The Lakers entered the 9th place in the first game, and finally reached the playoffs with difficulty, and the record went straight to catch up with the Clippers, who are currently 8th, and the playoffs are almost certain, stable!
Hi Honey, we'll see you in the playoffs.