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The Spurs started the season with a strong showing but have hit a rough patch. After beginning at 5‑2, they find themselves on a two‑game losing streak (dropped to the Suns and Lakers).

The Sacramento Kings are showing signs of rebound. In their recent game they defeated the Golden State Warriors, and they’ve won two of their last three.

This game is a key showdown in the East. The Chicago Bulls opened the season in explosive form at 6‑1, currently leading the conference. They just completed a stunning comeback from 24 points down to beat the Philadelphia 76ers, so their morale and confidence are at a high.

Dominant Interior: Holmgren averaged 9 blocks in the last 3 games, with rim protection efficiency at 78% (3rd in the league). Alongside Josh Harttenshine (12 PPG, 10 RPG), the Thunder hold a significant rebounding advantage against the Clippers’ single-center setup.

During the offseason, the Bucks bought out Damian Lillard’s contract and signed Indiana Pacers’ interior powerhouse Myles Turner, as well as role players like Cole Anthony and Kofi Cockburn. Milwaukee has gotten off to a strong start this season, holding a 4-1 record, with their only loss coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers

The new NBA season is already underway, and this year brings a fresh landscape once again. However, one thing that never changes in the Western Conference is the intense competition — the defending champion Thunder will face heavy challenges from multiple teams. With the new season tipping off, ESPN released its projected standings for both conferences. Today, let’s focus on the West to see which teams might stir up controversy or emerge as surprise contenders.

Last season, the Cavaliers had an impressive regular season, finishing with a 64–18 record, though they fell short in the Eastern Conference semifinals. During the offseason, Cleveland made several key roster upgrades, adding Lonzo Ball, Larry Nance Jr., and Thomas Bryant to strengthen their depth.

In the second half, Donovan Mitchell exploded for 21 points in the third quarter, erasing the 15-point deficit and tying the game at 87 heading into the fourth. The Knicks then opened the final quarter with a 14–2 run, building a 12-point cushion. Despite the Cavs’ efforts to rally, the Knicks held firm and secured a 119–111 victory.

The young forward was ejected during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers after a confrontation with a referee while driving to the basket, playing only 18 minutes before being sent off. He angrily approached the referee after attempting a layup following clear contact to his leg.

Earlier this week, Durant and the Rockets finalized a two-year contract extension worth $80 million. On this, KD said: "I can imagine myself retiring here in Houston, being a Rocket until the end of my career. I don’t like to say it too much, because no one knows what the future holds. But for now, that’s how I feel."

Houston Rockets – Core in Crisis, Rotation Exposed: Disaster struck Houston before tip-off — Fred VanVleet (15.2 PPG, 7.5 APG last season) tore his ACL in practice and will miss the entire year. His absence leaves the Rockets without a true floor general, forcing rookie guards Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard into heavy playmaking roles. The duo combined for 5.5 turnovers per game in preseason, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of only 1.8.

Head coach J.J. Redick confirmed pregame that Luka Dončić (27.3 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 7.7 APG last season with the Lakers), LeBron James (18 PPG, 6 APG in preseason), and Anthony Davis (19.7 PPG, 8.5 RPG in six games since returning) are all fully healthy and ready to play. The Lakers’ new “Big Three” will take the floor at full strength.