33+13+6 caps! Leading the standings with three consecutive wins, a dark horse has quietly emerged, and the league structure is about to change

After the start of the new NBA season, the pattern of the Eastern and Western Conference standings has quietly changed. Many players are troubled by injuries, and some teams even have more than 5 people on the injury list (Lakers, Pacers). At the same time, many popular teams were in trouble before the start of the season. This includes the Rockets and Mavericks. On the contrary, there are many teams that were not optimistic before the season, but showed excellent competitiveness in the early stages. 33+13+6 caps! Leading the standings with three consecutive victories, a dark horse has quietly emerged, and the league structure is about to change.

The Rockets made quite a few adjustments to their lineup during the offseason. In addition to renewing contracts to retain core players, they also completed another addition to the lineup. The most important thing is that they signed Durant, which completed the biggest shortcoming of the lineup. Although VanVleet's injury has had an impact on the team, the Rockets are still optimistic about the outside world's ability to achieve good results in the new season. But the reality is cruel. The team tried the lineup at the beginning of the game and pushed Amen to the point guard position, but the effect was not ideal. Not only did they not connect the team well, but Amen's own offense also did not open up; Shepard also proved to be unable to shoulder the burden of the team's backcourt. Now the Rockets have suffered two consecutive losses and are ranked third from the bottom in the Western Conference.

The Mavericks are in the same boat as the Rockets. They have also suffered two consecutive losses and are currently ranked last in the Western Conference. The injury to the team's star Irving has also put their defenders in a difficult position. But what also contributed to this dilemma was Kidd's adjustment to the lineup, which pushed Flagg to the point guard position. Not only did Flagg have a hard time playing, but the team's overall offense was also very sluggish. As a defender, Russell rarely gets time, playing only 23 minutes in the two games in the new season. And Kidd's remarks after the game sparked heated discussion. He believed that Russell was not a player who could help the team get back on track. For these two teams, when the defender problems can be solved, the teams are expected to get back on track and achieve better results.

The other two teams showed different performances. The first one is the Warriors. The Warriors were very passive in recruiting lineups during the offseason due to Kuminga. Although they completed the lineup adjustment at the last moment, the outside world is not optimistic about them because they signed up veteran players such as Horford and Melton. However, the team showed excellent competitiveness in the first three games. Under the leadership of Curry, they defeated the Lakers and Nuggets successively. Although they lost to the Trail Blazers, the team showed its competitiveness and is currently ranked third in the Western Conference standings. If Curry, Butler, Green and other players can keep themselves healthy, then the Warriors this season will still be a team that cannot be underestimated in the Western Conference.

The biggest dark horse is the Spurs, who are not optimistic. In the first three games of the new season, Wenbanyama performed well. In an earlier game against the Nets, he scored 31 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 6 blocks in 36 minutes, leading the team with a plus-minus of plus-13. Won three consecutive victories and currently leads the Western Conference standings. In the first three games of the season, Bunyama scored a total of 100 points, 40 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 18 blocks.

Scored 100 points and 18 blocks in three games, making Bunyama the first player in history. He averaged 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 6 blocks per game, dominating both offense and defense. According to US media, Bunyama's probability of winning the best defensive player award in the new season has reached 68%.

In addition to Wenban Yama's outstanding performance. Harper, the Spurs' second-place finisher, was also very efficient on both offense and defense in the earlier game, scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and two steals in 29 minutes with a plus-minus of plus-33. According to statistics, Harper became the youngest guard in NBA history with a performance of at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and zero turnovers in a single game at 19 years and 236 days old. In addition, there are players like Vassell and Castle in the lineup, thanks to the outstanding performance of these young players. The Spurs currently rank at the forefront of the league in many statistics; ranking second in the league in points allowed per game (105), second in the league in rebounds per game (51.3), second in the league in blocks (8 blocks per game), and ranking first in the league in fast break points (26.3 points per game).

If Wenbanyama can maintain this performance, he will not only be expected to win more personal honors, but the Spurs will also become a strong competitor in the Western Conference in the new season. Although the season has just started, the pattern of the Western Conference has quietly changed. Let us wait and see who will have the last laugh.