The Western standings are messed up again: the Rockets are double happy, the Warriors are aiming for the top ten, and the Lakers are on the devil's schedule
The NBA has staged a number of fierce games, among which the Lakers, Warriors, and Jazz have become the focus, and there have been new changes in the Western rankings after the game.
The Lakers face the Hawks on the road, and it's their back-to-back, losing to the Rockets in the previous game on the road. With a lack of physical strength and the absence of thick eyebrows, it will be interesting to see if the Lakers can compete with the Hawks in today's game. At the beginning of the game, the defensive intensity of both sides was relatively low, but the Hawks' offensive success rate was superior, leading by seven points in the first quarter. In the second quarter of the game, the Hawks continued to widen the point difference, leading by 11 points at halftime.
As the game entered the third quarter, the Hawks extended the margin to 20 points. Although the Lakers briefly chased the deficit to 10 points in the fourth quarter, the Hawks then came back and finally won 138-122 over the Lakers. The Lakers suffered two straight losses, but fortunately, the Jazz also lost today, leaving the Lakers in 9th place in the West, while the Jazz are in 10th place.
The Lakers also had a bright performance in the loss, James contributed 20 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists on 7-of-17 shooting, while Reaves was 10-of-19 for 28 points and 6 assists. As for the Hawks, Trae Young was 9-of-20 from the field, contributing 26 points, 2 rebounds and 13 assists, while Murray was 11-of-19 from the field and had 24 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists. This game is not only a contest between opponents, but also a contest of individual performances of the players.
At the same time, the Jazz also suffered a loss today, losing 103-118 to the Knicks. Despite the Knicks' absence of Randle and OG, the Jazz failed to capitalize on that winning opportunity. DiVincenzo finished with 33 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals, while Brunson also contributed 29 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists. The outstanding performance of these two players allowed the Knicks to beat the Jazz, who were unable to achieve a comeback.
The Lakers and Jazz both lost in today's game, and this is a double blessing for the Rockets. The gap between the Lakers, Jazz and the Rockets narrowed to just 0.5 wins, giving the Rockets a chance to overtake. The Lakers' upcoming schedule is also full of challenges, with the Celtics, Knicks, Hornets, Nuggets and Pelicans in succession. Among them, only the Hornets are the weak team, and the other four teams have strong combat power. If the Lakers can't play a strong performance in this series of games, the Rockets will be able to overtake them with a huge difference in wins.
In the other game, the Warriors host the 76ers, with Klay and Paul sidelined, while the 76ers return Embiid and Maxey continues to be sidelined. Although Embiid made a comeback in this fight, his power was limited due to knee discomfort. In the first quarter of the game, the Warriors made more mistakes, and the 76ers once led by 5 points. However, from the second half of the second quarter, the Warriors gradually gained momentum, and Curry, Kuminga and Wiggins combined to overtake the score and finally beat the 76ers 119-107.
Curry was 12-of-17 from the field, including 8-of-13 from three-point range, and finished with 37 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, becoming a key figure in the Warriors' victory. Wiggins was 8-of-10 for 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, while Kuminga was 11-of-19 for 26 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals. As for the 76ers, Embiid had a poor performance, scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists on 5-of-18 shooting, with 8 turnovers, and Harris scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists on 10-of-18 shooting.
After this victory, the Warriors are still in 12th place in the West. However, due to the loss of the Lakers and Jazz, the difference between the Warriors and the two teams narrowed to 1.5 games. That boosts the Warriors' hopes of breaking into the top 10 and they remain competitive in the fierce West.
Overall, there has been no major change in the standings of Western Conference teams since today's game, but the gap in the play-off zone has narrowed. Each team has experienced victories and losses to varying degrees, making the entire Western Conference landscape even more confusing. In the upcoming games, the team will continue to work hard and fight fiercely for a playoff qualification.
Curry 37+8, Embiid 14+7, Wiggins went on a rampage, no wonder Harden wants to leave the 76ers
In a high-profile NBA regular season, the Warriors and the 76ers had a fierce matchup. In this game, the Warriors faced the 76ers, who are ranked 4th in the East, in the absence of Thompson and Maxey, presenting an exciting battle.
The Warriors' starting lineup includes Curry, Podzemski, Wiggins, Kuminga and Green, while the 76ers field a starting lineup of Beverley, Oubre, House, Harris and Embiid. The contrast between the strength and weakness of the two sides is obvious, which makes people look forward to the wonderful performance of the game.
At the beginning of the game, Wiggins scored first, but Harris of the 76ers quickly responded with a rebound, and Curry scored four points in a row. During the game, the two sides were inseparable, with consecutive points from Bojam and Wiggins, and responses from Beverley and Harris, making the game even more intense. Although Curry's three-point shot and Wiggins' dunk gave the Warriors the lead, the performances of Oubre and Kuminga allowed the 76ers to gradually catch up and close the score.
At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers led by five points at 23-28. Wiggins contributed 10 points and three rebounds in the first quarter to lay the foundation for the Warriors.
In the second half, Joseph's layup, Harris's jumper and Green's three-point shot narrowed the gap to one point. Harris responded with another three-pointer, and Green's 2+1 put the game into a stalemate. However, the Warriors failed to overtake, and the 76ers maintained a slight advantage.
At halftime, the 76ers led 50-52. Wiggins contributed 12 points and three rebounds in the first half, while Harris contributed to the 76ers with 15 points and seven rebounds.
At the beginning of the third quarter, Embiid and Curry exchanged three points, and Pojam's 2+1 and Curry's 3+1 made the Warriors further widen the difference. Despite the 76ers' efforts to fight back, Curry's back-to-back three-pointers extended the Warriors' lead to 12 points. Kerkmati's three-point split stopped the bleeding for the 76ers, but Wiggins' dunk and Curry's throw-in kept the Warriors in check.
At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers trailed 77-86. Curry had a great performance in the quarter, contributing 15 points and laying the groundwork for the Warriors' victory.
In the game, Wiggins once again showed explosiveness, contributing 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. However, trade rumors about Wiggins remain. Despite his recent upturn, the Warriors are still open to a trade. In this regard, some analysts believe that the Warriors may consider adjusting the roster in the trade market to improve the overall competitiveness of the team.
After the victory over the 76ers, the Warriors remained in 12th place in the West. However, it is only 1.0 wins away from the Rockets and 1.5 wins away from the Lakers. Halfway through the season and the trade deadline is approaching, the Warriors need to make decisions within a limited timeframe. The team failed to capitalize on the previous trade market and missed out on the signing of Siakam, which could be a big regret for them this season.
In the game, Kerr selected some non-main players in the third quarter, causing the game to narrow the margin. The decision has been met with skepticism. In the fierce competition, how to use the team lineup scientifically and rationally has become the key to improving the team's competitiveness.
Embiid, the 76ers' great, showed some signs of injury trouble during the game. Although he scored 14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in the game, his 22-game streak of scoring 30+ points was ended. Some analysts believe that Embiid was plagued by the Warriors' frequent packing, coupled with problems in his playing style, which led to his unsatisfactory performance. In addition, the cooperation with Harden has also attracted attention due to the incompatibility of the style of play.
After the game, the 76ers slipped to fifth place in the East and were overtaken by the Cavaliers. Harris's all-round performance of 26 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists contributed greatly to the team, but it still failed to change the decline of the team's rankings.
Overall, this game is not only an NBA regular season matchup, but also a microcosm of the future season planning and adjustment of the two teams. The Warriors need to make decisions in a short period of time, while the 76ers need to revisit their style of play and team building. Both sides face considerable challenges, and how they respond will determine their future direction.
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