The rankings in the Western Conference are in chaos: the Lakers won consecutive games and rushed to second place, the Warriors fell to eighth, the Clippers and Mavericks were in trouble

The NBA regular season is in full swing, and it is the end of another game day. On this game day, many teams in the Western Conference performed wonderfully. For example, the Lakers welcomed James' first show of the new season, and Yang Hansen returned to the game from the Development League. In addition, the Warriors' winning streak was terminated in an earlier game, and new problems in the team were exposed, and the ranking also declined. The standings of the Western Conference have changed again. Let's take a look at the specific situation: The ranking of the Western Conference is in chaos: the Lakers have won consecutive games and rushed to second place, the Warriors fell to eighth, and the Clippers and Mavericks are in trouble.

The 11th to 15th places in the standings are the Clippers, Grizzlies, Mavericks, Kings and Pelicans respectively. The Kings and Pelicans are two teams that have already been caught up in trade rumors and even team dismantling rumors. For them, if they continue to talk like this, lineup adjustments will only accelerate. Relatively speaking, the Mavericks and Clippers are two teams that deserve more attention. As the original giant teams in the Western Conference standings, their lineups for the new season are also good, but they both face their own problems.

The Mavericks are probably currently seeking a deal on thick eyebrows, trying to exchange for needed chips. The Clippers are more complicated. The specific adjustment depends on the management's decision. After all, Harden's single-core leadership is still difficult to help the team win. Leonard's return date has not yet been determined, Bill will be reimbursed, and the offseason signings are far from expectations. From the current stage, it will be difficult for these two teams to maintain their competitiveness.

The 6th to 10th places in the standings are the Timberwolves, Suns, Warriors, Trail Blazers and Jazz respectively. The Trail Blazers, as the dark pony team that had previously defeated the team on the list, have shown signs of weakness in the future. They have lost 5 of the past 6 games. After a wave of three consecutive losses, the record has dropped to 6 wins and 8 losses, ranking 9th in the standings. It is worth mentioning that Yang Hansen, who returned earlier, performed well. He scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 13 minutes. He had an individual finisher, outside shooting and support. He showed what he is good at very well. Compared with before, he has obviously improved and needs to continue to maintain.

The Warriors lost to the Magic. They were in a stalemate with their opponents for a time, but in the end they were unable to withstand their opponents' scoring. After losing the game, the team's record was 9 wins and 7 losses. The problem currently exposed by the Warriors is that the team easily falls into a scoring drought when facing strong teams, and can only rely more on the performance of veterans such as Curry, Butler and Green. It is destined to be difficult to go further if you are always chewing. After all, injuries and physical fitness are hidden dangers. It is also time for the Warriors to consider the next transaction.

The 1st to 5th places in the standings are the Thunder, Nuggets, Rockets, Lakers and Spurs respectively. The Nuggets had suffered an upset loss, and their original lead had been reduced. Behind them, the Rockets and Lakers were winning consecutive games. Earlier, the Lakers welcomed James' comeback. He scored 11 points and 12 assists in his debut, making the Lakers' offense smoother. Doncic and Reeves are still the two stable scoring points. The Lakers, with three players scoring 20+ points in the game, easily defeated their opponents and won the game. They also achieved three consecutive victories and reached 11 wins and 4 losses. Maintaining this momentum, the Lakers will launch an attack on second place in the Western Conference standings.

The Rockets have also been gaining momentum recently. As the team gets better, their three-point shortcomings have also been improved. So far this season, their three-point shooting rate is 42.7%, leading the league. Sheppard's performance in three-pointers has been quite good in the past period. Both the number of attempts and the number of hits have improved. He is showing the potential of the top shooter the team expected when they drafted him. And their offensive efficiency is as high as 123.4, ranking first in the league. The Rockets currently have a record of 9 wins and 3 losses. Whether the Rockets will choose to trade later depends on the team's subsequent performance.