Ranking in the Western Conference, the Rockets are approaching second place, the Trail Blazers are defeated, and the Clippers are regretful.

The NBA arranged 9 exciting matchups, and the performance of the Western Conference teams was even more exciting. The Rockets denied the Cavaliers a 22-point comeback and won five consecutive games. The Thunder ranked first in the league with seven consecutive victories. The Nuggets and Jokic continued to be strong. The Warriors suffered a disastrous defeat. The Trail Blazers came up short with a 20-point comeback and were defeated. The most embarrassing thing is the Clippers. They personally sent Powell to the Heat. Now that the latter is playing well in the Heat, he has a poor record. He must be regretting it. Let’s take a look at today’s specific results and the latest rankings in the Western Conference:

First, the Rockets captured the Cavaliers 114-104 and won 5 consecutive games. Shenjing Holiday teamed up to win.

On November 20, the Rockets challenged the Cavaliers away from home, and finally won 114-104. While winning 5 consecutive games, they won 10 of the last 11 games and firmly occupied the second place in the Western Conference with 10 wins and 3 losses.

As soon as the game started, the Rockets entered the state and launched a 7-0 offensive. After that, relying on Shepard's consecutive three-pointers and eight fast-break points, another 20-4 climax was set off, leading 33-19 by 14 points after the first quarter. The Rockets continued to apply pressure in the second quarter, widening the point difference to 22 points at most, and firmly controlled the situation 57-40 at halftime. Unexpectedly, the situation suddenly changed in the third quarter, and the Rockets suddenly became cold. Mitchell broke out on the Cavaliers' side, and Hunter also hit three-pointers one after another. The climax of the counterattack was 13 points in a single quarter, narrowing the point difference to 4 points. In the final quarter, the Cavaliers were only 1 point away. Holiday stood up at the critical moment and hit 2+1 consecutive three-pointers. Shen Jing played hard in the paint to secure points. In the end, the Rockets stabilized their advantage and won the victory.

In terms of player performance, Shen Jing is undoubtedly the core of the core. He played 38 minutes, made 10 of 17 shots, 8 of 10 free throws, and scored 28 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He completely overwhelmed the opponent's best defensive player Mobley on both offense and defense. Holiday only came off the bench for 19 minutes, but scored 18 points efficiently. He scored 14 points in the final quarter alone, becoming the key to suppressing the Cavaliers' counterattack. Durant made 6 of 18 shots and scored 20 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Although the efficiency was not high, it also played a role in stabilizing the morale of the army. Rookie Sheppard scored 10 points in the first half and contributed 12 points in the game, which made up for the lineup's shortcomings in space.

For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 19 points in the final quarter and scored 21 points in the game. Hunter contributed 25 points. The two are the core of the team's pursuit of points. Mobley played 36 minutes and only scored 18 points and 6 rebounds on 7 of 13 shots, with a plus-minus value of -10. He was completely at a disadvantage against Shen Jing and did not show the level of the best defensive player at all. Throughout the game, the Rockets' resilience and multi-point offensive system were so eye-catching that they successfully defended the victory and continued their strong start.

Second, the remaining Warriors collapsed in the final quarter and lost to the Heat 96-110. Former Clippers player Powell led the reversal with 25 points.

The Warriors challenged the Miami Heat in back-to-back away games. Due to the absence of Curry, Green and other main players, the team collapsed in the final quarter and ultimately lost to their opponents 96-110. The Heat relied on their strong performance in the final quarter to win, and their record reached 9-6, while the Warriors fell to 9-8, and their ranking in the Western Conference also declined.

What worries Clippers fans most about this game is that Powell, the core of the Heat's victory, is the player who was sent away by the Clippers. Now Powell is playing well in the Heat and has become a big killer in key battles. On the other hand, the Clippers have a poor record this season. Looking at Powell's performance, I guess I feel regretful - if he had not been traded, the team's offensive firepower may be completely different.

Heat Powell contributed 25 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. The explosion in the final quarter directly led the reversal. Such a key performance made the Clippers full of regrets. Adebayor, who returned, was also very efficient, scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, and performed comprehensively on both offense and defense; Wiggins also had 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block.

Although many players on the Warriors side are absent, there are also many bright spots for young players. Podemski scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists, shouldering the offensive burden; Post efficiently output 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, and his three-point performance was very impressive; Hield contributed 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, hitting key points many times. Unfortunately, the team's offensive power was cut off in the final quarter, and they failed to hold on to their advantage in the end, regrettably losing.

In third, the Timberwolves captured the Wizards 120-109, and Randall became the core of the victory with 32+10+6.

For the Timberwolves, Randall was in great form. He made 11 of 19 shots from the field and scored 32 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. He scored 10 points in the final quarter and successfully suppressed the Wizards' counterattack. He was the biggest contributor to the team's win. Reed, who came off the bench, was a surprise player. He made 11 of 21 shots, including 5 of 10 three-pointers. He scored 28 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. He scored 18 points in the second quarter alone, helping the team open up the point difference early. The performance of the main player Edwards was a bit up and down. After scoring 12 points in the first quarter, his condition declined. He only scored 18 points on 6 of 20 shots. However, he contributed 2 steals and 1 block on the defensive end, which can be considered as compensation.

Wizard Keyshawn George became the highlight of the team, scoring 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. He worked hard to support the team on both offense and defense. CJ McCollum contributed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Middleton added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Unfortunately, the team's overall strength was far behind the Timberwolves. The defensive end failed to restrict the Timberwolves' core players, and ultimately failed to reverse the situation.

Throughout the game, the Timberwolves relied on the dual-core explosion and the strong firepower of the substitutes to establish a 25-point advantage at halftime, and then steadily held on to the victory, continuing their unbeaten record against weak teams this season.

On Thursday, the Nuggets played against the Pelicans, and finally defeated their opponents 125-118, dragging the Pelicans into a quagmire of 7 consecutive losses, while the Nuggets themselves ranked second in the Western Conference with an 11-3 record.

Jokic continued his dominant performance in this game, scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists on 10 of 18 shots, achieving the feat of three consecutive triple-doubles.. Although he left the game with the last 6 fouls and made 9 turnovers, his plus-minus value was as high as +18 and he is still the irreplaceable core of the team. Watson had a career highlight. He made 13 of 19 shots and scored 32 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. All three statistics hit career highs. He scored 12 points in the second quarter to help the team achieve a lead. Murray contributed 16 points and 8 assists, sealing the victory with free throws at critical moments.

For the Pelicans, Zion returned from injury and scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. He was in pretty good shape. Rookie Quinn performed efficiently, scoring 30 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. Murphy also added 23 points and 5 steals. Unfortunately, the team was too slow on three-pointers, making only 7 of 32 shots, and the defense could not stop the Nuggets' offensive. After being widened in the third quarter, although they tried to counterattack in the final quarter, they were unable to reverse it in the end.

On Friday, the Thunder captured the Kings 113-99 and won 7 consecutive games. Alexander dominated the victory with 33+8. The Thunder secured the first place in the league with a record of 15-1. The Kings suffered a losing streak, their record fell to 3-12, and they were in an embarrassing situation.

For the Thunder, Alexander was in full form. He made 12 of 24 shots and scored 33 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. He scored 20+ points in 88 consecutive games. His stable output at critical moments in the final quarter directly sealed the victory. Holmgren performed efficiently, contributing 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks. He has a strong presence on both offense and defense. It can be seen that his offensive progress with the ball has been significant. Dort scored 11 points in the final quarter, Mitchell scored 13 points and 6 assists. Although Hartenstein only scored 4 points, he grabbed 12 rebounds and sent 3 assists, firmly supporting the inside line.

For the Kings, Schroeder became the core of the offense, scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. DeRozan contributed 17 points, 5 assists and 3 steals, and Monk added 16 points and 2 steals. Although Westbrook only scored 7 points, he sent 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. He was very active in defense and connection and worked hard. Unfortunately, the team's overall defensive loopholes were too obvious. After being widened by the Thunder in the third quarter, they were unable to recover and failed to stop the Thunder's winning streak.

In Sixth, the Mavericks lost to the Knicks 111-113. Brunson led the victory with 28 points.

The Knicks' Brunson became the core of the victory. He contributed 28 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 block. He carried the team on both offense and defense. His scoring at critical moments directly helped the team secure the victory. Towns scored 18 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists, and his inside performance was very stable; Bridges scored 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, and made outstanding contributions on the defensive end. Shamet hit two key three-pointers and scored 9 points, becoming a surprise player on the outside.

For the Mavericks, Russell was in good form, scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, and scoring 14 points in a single quarter to drive the offense; Christie grew significantly, contributing 15 points and 7 rebounds, showing the attributes of a high-quality 3D player. Washington had 6 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. The defensive end actively fought, but the offensive end failed to provide enough firepower. Coupled with Irving's absence, the team's offensive firepower was obviously damaged, and they eventually lost in a stalemate. The competition was fierce throughout the game, and the Knicks relied on the stable performance of key players to win the victory with difficulty.

Seven, Vucevic made a three-pointer at the buzzer! The Bulls narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers 122-121. Vucevic hit a three-pointer at the buzzer before the end and became the biggest contributor to the team's victory. Although the Trail Blazers had 7 players on hiatus, they were very resilient and tenaciously tied the game even after being 21 points behind at one point. In the end, it was a pity that they lost.

The Bulls' Vucevic was in hot form, contributing 27 points and 8 rebounds. He stepped forward at the critical moment in the final quarter. After receiving a pass from his teammate, he calmly hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer and ended the game with a winning goal. White felt efficient, scoring 25 points and 6 assists. He continued to output firepower while linking up the offense, becoming the core of the outside line.

For the Trail Blazers, Avdija ushered in the highlight of his career. He scored 31 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the first time in the season. Grant shouldered the offensive burden, scoring 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, continuing to impact the Bulls' defense. Rookie Klingen performed amazingly, scoring a double-double with 17 points and 21 rebounds, setting a new personal rebounding record, and having a strong presence on both ends of the court in the paint. Kamara also scored 14 points and 5 rebounds, providing the team with stable firepower support.