Behind the Thunder's dominance of the top of the West, the battle between the Suns and Pelicans for sixth place, and the Lakers' return to the top eight in a way that could almost be called "dramatic", is not just a competition between players, but also a battle of strategy and will.
First of all, I have to say that this Thunder team is really able to toss! This round directly pressed the Bucks to the ground and rubbed them, winning beautifully! Plus the Nuggets don't know what medicine they took wrong, and they lost to the Spurs, this is good, although the Timberwolves also won, they still have to give up the top spot, and the Thunder has become the new favorite. The current situation is that the Thunder, Nuggets, and Timberwolves have the same record, all 56-25, but the Thunder have the upper hand because of the previous competition, so they sit in the first place in the West. It's also very exciting to think about, in the last round, as long as the Thunder wins one more game, who will they play against? Yes, the Mavericks, then the Western Conference championship will be in hand. But don't underestimate the Nuggets and the Timberwolves, the Nuggets vs. the Grizzlies, the Timberwolves face the Suns who have ranking needs, and these two games are not without variables.
When it comes to the Suns and Pelicans, the competition between these two teams is also dazzling. The Pelicans just ravaged the Warriors, winning four in a row and sitting firmly in sixth place in the West. The Suns followed, although they also won the game against the Kings, but they still have to see the performance of the Pelicans in the last round, if the Pelicans lose and the Suns win again, then they can achieve a counterattack, what a wonderful script!
There are also a lot of jokes on the Lakers' side. A few days ago, he was still tenth in the West, and he accidentally beat the Grizzlies, and with the help of the Warriors and Kings, the Lakers suddenly broke into the top eight, which is like a movie reversal. The Warriors and the Kings should be crying and laughing now, especially the Warriors, who have to face the Jazz in the final round, although the Jazz are the points boy, but who dares to guarantee that nothing will go wrong? The situation on the King's side is also in danger, after losing to the Suns, the road to the playoffs is even more bumpy.
By the way, the matchup between the Clippers and the Mavericks is also very interesting. The two teams are confirmed to meet in the first round of the playoffs, with the Clippers' Big Four and the Mavericks' Eastern European duo in an absolutely exciting match. To be honest, this kind of matchup is not only a technical contest, but also a psychological game, and fans can enjoy it.
As for those teams that have missed the playoffs, such as the Rockets, Jazz, and Grizzlies, this final round has become their farewell performance. Especially the Spurs and the Trail Blazers, both teams are 21-60, and the final ranking depends on whether they can contribute in this final round, after all, no one wants to be the bottom one, right?
Every game in the final round may directly rewrite the pattern of the playoffs, and this kind of tension and excitement is simply more enjoyable than watching a blockbuster movie. Heroes from all walks of life are fighting for their goals, this is the NBA, every player has the potential to explode at critical moments, and every game should not be missed!
So, dear fans, don't blink, this battle in the west is wonderful, who can finally have the last laugh, we will wait and see! Here, every jump shot and every block may be a moment that changes the fate of the game. Let's look forward to what shocking results this final battle will bring us!