With the Warriors losing by 2 points to the Mavericks. The Clippers beat the Jazz by 29 points. The NBA league is becoming more and more intense, and all 12 NBA games will be over on April 6, and the results of the game are as follows↓
With the end of the competition, the Western Conference standings have also changed a lot. Let's take a look at how the NBA rankings have changed today?
Highlights of key matches
Thunder 112: 126 Pacers
This game is a strong matchup between the two teams in the East and West, and since the Thunder are ranked in the top four teams in the West, they are preparing for the playoffs early. The Pacers, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the East. Victories are desperately needed to solidify their rankings. In the end, after 4 quarters of fierce competition, the Pacers at home defeated the Thunder by a large score.
In this game, the Thunder team had 6 players score double-doubles, of which Keady, who started the game, scored 14+9+12 double-double data, Dort got 22+2+1 data, Joe got 10+4+3 data, Holmgren got 15+8+0 data, substitute Williams got 18+8+3 data, and Waters III got 22+4+3 data.
On the other hand, the Pacers who played at home also had 6 players score double-doubles, of which Siakam, who started the game, got 21+5+2 data, Nesmith got 17+4+1 data, Turner got 16+3+0 data, Toppin who came off the bench got 15+8+1 data, McConnell got 16+5+10 double-double data, and Smith got 12+6+2 data.
The Pacers after the win also achieved their goal. Ranked sixth in the East. The Heat, who are behind the rankings, are eyeing each other, with only a difference of 0.5 wins.
Kings 100: 101 Celts
This match is also a matchup between two strong teams from the East and West. Before the start of the season, the Celtics were in first place in the East. The Kings are in eighth place in the West. After the victory, Celtic continued to consolidate the number one position in the standings. On the other hand, the Kings are at the bottom of the rankings with the Lakers. It's also 44-33. The Kings are arguably on the wracks.
In this game, the Kings started five Tigers, and four of them scored in double figures. Among them, Fox, who started the game, got 40+4+2 data, Murray got 10+11+4 double-double data, Sabonis got 16+16+6 double-double data, and Barnes got 10+5+1 data.
The lack of other players scoring is also one of the main reasons for the loss of the game on the road.
On the other hand, the Celtics, who are playing at home, also have four players scoring in double figures. Among them, Tatum, who started the game, got 17+6+5 data, Holiday got 10+4+7 data, Bulllugis got 20+11+2 double-double data, and Pritchard, who came off the bench, got 21+1+3 data.
The Celtics established themselves as the No. 1 in the league early. The next game is to make sure the players don't get injured and go into the playoffs and play at the level they deserve.
Spurs 111: 109 Pelicans
This game is a matchup between two teams in the West, and it can be said to be quite interesting. I thought that the Pelicans, a powerhouse in the West, could beat the Spurs on their home court. But he never wanted to lose to Spurs on his home turf. After the loss, the Pelicans lost four in a row and finished seventh in the West. After the win, the Spurs are still in the bottom 15th place in the West.
In this game, the Spurs had as many as seven players score in double figures. It can be said that it blooms at multiple points. In the end, they narrowly beat the Pelicans.
Among them, Champagnie, who started the game, got 15+4+4 data, Branham got 14+1+2 data, Wembanyama got 17+12+9 double-double data, Jones got 14+2+4 data, Mamukelashvili got 15+5+2 data, Collins who came off the bench got 15+7+3 data, and Graham got 20+2+5 data.
On the other hand, the Pelicans only had four players score in double figures in the whole game. Among them, McCollum, who started the game, got 31+6+4 data, Jones got 15+4+3 data, Mo had 16+8+4 data, and Valanciunas got 26+7+7 data. The substitutes were very poor. Only 14 points were scored in total.
Heat 119: 104 Rockets
This game is a matchup between the two teams in the East and West, and in the end, after 4 quarters of fierce competition, the Rockets at home lost to the Heat 104-119. After the win, the Heat finished seventh in the East. After the defeat, the Rockets ranked 11th in the West with four consecutive losses. With five games left in the regular season, the Rockets and Warriors are separated by four wins. It can be said that it is basically goodbye to the playoff play-off zone.
In this game, as many as 6 players of the Heat team scored in double figures. Among them, Adebayo, who started the game, got 18+12+6 data, Butler got 22+3+3 data, Rozier got 13+3+3 data, Robinson got 10+3+2 data, Hero, who came off the bench, got 17+5+6 data, and Harkes got 12+2+1 data.
On the other hand, as many as 7 Rockets at home scored double-doubles, of which Green, who started the game, scored 21+7+4 data, Brooks got 18+5+3 data, VanVleet got 13+6+8 data, Smith got 15+8+2 data, Green got 11+2+2 data, Langdale who came off the bench got 10+6+4 data, Whitmore got 12+4+1 data, and other players scored a total of 4 points. It is also one of the important reasons why the home game is lost.
勇士队106:108独行侠
This match is a matchup between two teams in the West. This match means a lot for both teams. No one can afford to lose. After fierce competition in the world, the Mavericks at home narrowly defeated the Warriors 108-106. After the win, the Mavericks are in fifth place in the West with two straight wins, and the Warriors are still in 10th place in the West.
This game was not played due to a number of main players of the two teams. The Warriors' Wiggins didn't play. Doncic of the Mavericks did not play. It can be said that it has a relatively big impact on both teams.
The Warriors had 4 players score double-doubles in this game, of which Curry, who started the game, scored 28+6+5 data, Thompson got 16+3+2 data, Podzemski who came off the bench got 14+4+5 data, and Payton got 14+2+1 data.
Wiggins didn't play in this game, and the Warriors' defense dropped a notch, and finally lost to the Mavericks on the road, losing a crucial game.
On the other hand, the Mavericks who played at home had 5 players score double-doubles, of which Irving, who started the game, scored 26+8+7 data, Washington got 32+5+3 data, Exum got 11+2+7 data, Gafford got 10+15+5 double-double data, and Hardaway who came off the bench got 13+3+3 data.
It can be seen that the biggest contributor to the win in this game was Washington, who scored 32 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists on 12-of-18 shooting, and 5-of-8 three-pointers.
Timberwolves 87:97 Suns
This game is a matchup between two strong teams in the West, and the Suns are strong when they are strong. Finally, after four quarters of fierce competition, the Suns at home defeated the Timberwolves 97-87. The Timberwolves are still in first place in the West after the loss, and the Suns are in sixth place in the West with three straight wins after the win.
Only two Timberwolves scored in double figures in this game. Among them, Edwards, who started the game, scored 17+8+3 data, Walker, who came off the bench, got 13+5+2 data, and no other players scored double-doubles. It is also one of the important reasons for losing away games.
On the other hand, the Suns' starting five Tigers all scored double-doubles, which can be said to be more flowering. Among them, Durant, who started the game, got 22+6+6 data, Booker got 13+3+13 double-double data, Allen got 23+8+1 data, Beal got 14+3+2 data, and Nurkic got 11+15+6 double-double data.
It is worth mentioning that Allen came back in this game, scoring 23 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist on 6-of-14 shooting in the game, and 4-of-8 three-point shots. The whole performance was remarkable.
Jazz 102: 131 Clippers
This match is also a matchup between two teams in the West. However, due to the huge difference between the teams, it is relatively large. The Clippers knocked out the Jazz in the first quarter. The next three quarters were completely garbage time. In the end, the Clippers won a big win over the Jazz on their home court. The Clippers remain in fourth place in the West after the win, and the Jazz are in 12th place in the West with an 11-game losing streak.
The Jazz had five players score in double figures in this game. Among them, Yurt Severn, who started the game, got 12+7+1 data, Sexton got 12+3+2 data, Beazley who came off the bench got 12+6+0 data, Tucker got 17+3+1 data, and Dunn got 10+1+1 data.
As many as 8 players of the Clippers scored in double figures, which can be said to be in full bloom. Among them, Harden, who started the game, got 13+10+15 triple-doubles, Zubac got 12+10+2 double-doubles, Mann got 19+4+1, George got 14+2+3, Coffey came off the bench 11+4+0, Powell got 18+2+1, Westbrook got 17+5+4, and Theis got 11+5+1.
In this game, the Clippers played unity basketball, all the people were soldiers, more flowers, and finally defeated the Jazz on their home court. It's a morale boost. Hopefully, with five games left, the Clippers will be able to get back on their feet. A perfect ending. Playing at the level you deserve in the playoffs.
Detailed analysis of playoff teams
With five games left in the NBA regular season, it can be said that it is nearing the end. Teams are preparing for the playoffs. With all 12 NBA games played today. The teams in the playoffs haven't changed much.
The first place in the West is still the Timberwolves, the second Nuggets, the third Thunder, and the fourth Clippers. The above four teams are very stable. It's basically the final standings of the playoffs.
The competition for fifth to tenth place is very fierce, and the teams are: Mavericks, Suns, Pelicans, Kings, Lakers, Warriors.
It can be seen that the Mavericks and the Suns have been very strong in recent times. The two teams are stronger when they meet the strongest. On the other hand, the Pelicans slipped to seventh place in the West with four consecutive losses. It's already very dangerous.
The eighth-ranked Kings now have the same record as the ninth-ranked Lakers, with 44 wins and 33 losses. It's fair to say that the Kings are already on the line. Recently, the Lakers have been gaining momentum. Three wins in a row have been obtained. If we continue to win, we could finish in the top six in the West.
The Warriors lost today and are still in 10th place in the West. It is estimated that with five games remaining, the Warriors are still in 10th place in the West. The Rockets have lost four in a row and are basically saying goodbye to the playoff play-in zone.
That's all for today's NBA 12 games, I hope it can help you. As the regular season draws to a close. The playoffs will be even more exciting!