In an intense and unpredictable match, the Lakers managed to secure a narrow victory over the Grizzlies with a final score of 109-103, finally putting an end to their losing streak. Honestly, the process of this game was enough to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. From the opening tip-off to the closing moments of the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies launched a fierce counterattack several times, almost dragging the game into overtime. On the Grizzlies' side, players like Bane, Morant, and Jackson were indeed full of vigor, especially Morant, who almost single-handedly led his team to catch up in points during the fourth quarter. However, he ultimately failed to find the right solution at the critical moment. It was the Lakers' veteran combination that played steadily, ultimately helping the team stabilize the victory. The Grizzlies' defense once made the Lakers somewhat uncomfortable, especially James, who was tightly guarded several times in the first few minutes, making it seem as if his condition wasn't particularly good. Unfortunately, although the Grizzlies had some gains on the defensive end, their offense was overly reliant on individual play, especially Morant, who scored 24 points throughout the game but often relied on his own individual efforts to score, failing to drive the fluidity of the team's offense. Speaking of Davis, this guy really didn't disappoint the Lakers fans. He briefly left the court in the third quarter due to shoulder discomfort, causing everyone to be extremely nervous, feeling that the game might be in jeopardy without Davis anchoring the inside, as the Grizzlies…

The Nuggets defeated Philadelphia 144-109, with a current record of 27 wins and 16 losses. The Nuggets are fourth in the West, but only one win behind the third-place Grizzlies. They are also only 1.5 wins behind the second-place Rockets. It is very likely that the Nuggets will overtake them for second place, although surpassing the Thunder is unrealistic. There isn't much to say about this game; it was initially expected that Embiid would return to play against the Nuggets, but he didn't dare to participate as long as it was a Denver game. Currently, Embiid has won more matchups against Jokic, but most of these victories were at home in Philadelphia. After the game, Sean Keeler from the Denver Post wrote that Embiid and Jokic can no longer be compared. Now, the real competition is between Jokic and Wembanyama. Since Embiid cannot even play, he is not worthy of being compared to his teacher. In 2023, Embiid relied on Harden's help to win the MVP because there was fatigue with Jokic's consecutive MVPs. At that time, Jokic had won two consecutive MVPs, and it was indeed difficult to achieve a third. Adding to that, Embiid only managed to win with a 68-game attendance rate. However, the gap between these two centers from the East and West has been growing ever since. When Jokic hadn't won a championship, Embiid once said during his MVP season that Jokic hadn't won a championship either, so he felt no pressure. But then Jokic easily won the championship in 2023, while Embiid fell in…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Knicks visiting the Nets. The Knicks took an early lead, going up 15-5, but they were unable to maintain their momentum and extend the lead. The Nets fought back continuously, and in the fourth quarter, the Knicks found themselves in trouble as the Nets went on a 13-2 run to take the lead. Brunson scored consecutively to regain the lead for the Knicks, while Johnson missed a three-pointer that could have put them ahead. Ultimately, the Nets lost to the Knicks with a score of 95-99. In the first quarter, the Knicks started strong with Anunoby and Brunson hitting threes, Towns with an alley-oop dunk, and Bridges also making a three-pointer to take a 15-5 lead. Russell broke the bleeding with a layup and then completed a 2+1 play. Martin hit a three-pointer, followed by Kloni's three-pointer, and the Nets went on a 15-4 run to overtake the score. Hart hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and both teams went to the free-throw line frequently. Finally, Sharp made two free throws, and the first quarter ended with the Nets leading the Knicks 26-24. In the second quarter, the Knicks regained their composure, with Towns scoring on a putback, McBride and Achiuwa hitting threes, and they started with a 12-2 run to regain control. Russell hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, Towns completed a 2+1 play, and Bridges hit a three-pointer. Both teams went to the free-throw line frequently, and the Knicks once led 48-35. The Nets…

NBA regular season Lakers home game against the Wizards, although the Wizards ranked last in the East, but do not forget that this is also an NBA team, a group of NBA players playing, as the saying goes, there are no weak teams in the NBA, the Lakers dare not slack off at all, showing the main lineup to play. In this game, James played for 35 minutes, scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists, and 2 steals, surpassing Pippen with these 2 steals to reach a total of 2309 steals in his career, rising to seventh place on the historical steals list. So far this season, James averages 0.9 steals per game, which translates to about 80 steals per season based on this data. Taking into account James' contract situation and his own willingness to play, we will still see him next season. That is to say, with the remaining forty games this season and eighty-two games next season, he can get around 110 steals, surpassing Morris Cheeks, who ranks sixth, without any suspense. However, it will be a bit difficult to surpass Gary Payton, who ranks fifth. Therefore, James' final steal count will rank sixth in history, an achievement that is worthy of admiration. After all, as a forward, he relies on his excellent ability to read the game, predict the opponent's passing intentions in advance, and ultimately complete the steal. It is not easy to accomplish such a feat that many outstanding guards have failed to achieve. The top five players are: 1st: Stockton 3265 2nd: Kidd…

James was once hailed as the most versatile player in history, capable of scoring, defending, organizing, and rebounding. However, with the evolution of the game, more and more players have adopted the ball-dominant core style of play, and there are also more and more all-around superstars. Taking the younger generation as an example, Harden, Westbrook, Doncic, and Jokic all possess versatility that is not inferior to James. Among them, Jokic is currently the top player in the league, with great strength and a penchant for triple-doubles. Can Jokic break Westbrook's record of being the king of triple-doubles in NBA history? Comparing their triple-double counts at age 29, the gap is quite significant. First, let's talk about Westbrook, who is an all-around warrior without a doubt. As the draft pick of 2008, Westbrook showed strong versatility from the moment he entered the league. In his rookie season, he could average 15+5+5. By his third year, Westbrook had already averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, with his passing skills beginning to emerge. He is the most explosive point guard in history, unstoppable when he charges forward, and also very sharp at grabbing rebounds. After reaching his peak, Westbrook won titles as the scoring champion and assist leader. After Durant joined the Warriors, Westbrook became the team's leader and led the team single-handedly, with unlimited shooting rights. In the 16-17 season, Westbrook averaged a triple-double with 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists, creating history. Since then, Westbrook has remained an all-around warrior, repeatedly averaging a triple-double for the season, gradually…

The Houston Rockets suffered a humiliating defeat at home against the Detroit Pistons with a score of 96-107. Despite the 11-point loss, it was considered a disgraceful defeat as the Rockets' strongest asset, rebounding, was dominated by the Pistons. The Pistons grabbed 52 rebounds, including 13 offensive rebounds, while the Rockets only managed to secure 39 rebounds, despite averaging 48.6 rebounds per game this season, which is the best in the league. The Pistons used the Rockets' own strength against them, which is quite embarrassing. Additionally, the Rockets received another blow as Jalen Green, who won the Player of the Week award, lost the game. Last March, Jalen Green averaged 28.9 points and led the team to an 11-game winning streak, earning him the Player of the Week award but narrowly missing out on the Player of the Month. After that, Green's performance declined from his superhuman state, and it is uncertain whether he will repeat last season's performance in the upcoming two games against the Cavaliers. The Rockets desperately need Green to maintain his form. However, the issue for the Rockets is not Green but Shen Jing's recent playing style, which has been detrimental to the team. In pursuit of an All-Star appearance, Shen Jing has been aggressively demanding the ball for isolation plays, often ignoring his teammates. His offensive efficiency in isolation situations is below one point per possession, which is considered subpar in the league. Defensively, Shen Jing is vulnerable to being targeted by opponents. The way the Pistons defeated the Rockets today resembled how the Rockets…

The Phoenix Suns' desire to trade Bradley Beal has been widely known, and in recent days, they have been the most active team in the market. According to renowned journalist Shams Charania, the Suns have traded their unprotected first-round pick in 2031 to the Utah Jazz in exchange for three protected first-round picks. These three first-round picks are specifically: the one with the lowest position among the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves in 2025, the one with the lowest position among the Cavaliers, Timberwolves, and Jazz in 2027, and the one with the lowest position among the Cavaliers, Timberwolves, and Jazz in 2029. In simpler terms, the Suns have essentially traded a high draft pick for three late first-round picks, which some might consider as "junk" picks. It seems that Danny Ainge, the Suns' general manager, never makes a loss-making deal. As a result of this trade, the Suns will have draft picks for the next six years (with the options to swap picks in 2026, 2028, and 2030, which cannot be traded but can be used for drafting). According to reports, the Suns increased their trading assets by turning one first-round pick into three, with the aim of acquiring the big fish on the market - Jimmy Butler. A source familiar with the Miami Heat's plans stated that this is the first step for the Suns to trade for Butler, which could involve multiple draft picks and two players sent to the Heat. This transaction is expected to involve at least four teams, and it may even involve more…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a match between the Western Conference powerhouse Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Nuggets' home court. Prior to this game, the Nuggets had a record of 26 wins and 16 losses, ranking fourth in the West, leading the fifth-place Clippers by two games. The 76ers, on the other hand, had a record of 15 wins and 26 losses, ranking eleventh in the East, and had already suffered six consecutive losses, causing morale to plummet within the team. Starting with the 76ers, although they have a formidable trio of Embiid, George, and Maxi on paper this season, Embiid has become plagued by injuries, from knee issues to sinus fractures, ankle sprains to recurring knee inflammations. He has only managed to play 13 games this season. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Embiid has missed the matchup against Jokic in Denver! Additionally, according to reports, Embiid is expected to be out for at least another week before being re-evaluated. Embiid's decline due to injuries has been a direct downward spiral, while George has become an unspoken pain for the 76ers' management. Despite a four-year, $212 million contract, George has averaged just 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists this season, with his offensive stats ranking among the lowest in the league. Not only are Philadelphia media and fans disappointed with George's performance, but even his teammates share this sentiment. However, this is only the first year of George's supermax contract, and according to salary experts, his trade value…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, with the Nuggets defeating the 76ers 144-109 and the Lakers easily beating the Wizards 111-88, let's take a look at the latest changes in the Western Conference standings! The latest standings in the West The Nuggets had an easy game against the 76ers at home, with Embiid continuing to miss due to injury. In the first half, both teams engaged in an offensive battle, with both scoring over 40 points in the second quarter. At halftime, the Nuggets maintained a lead of 77-67; in the third quarter, the Nuggets continued to have multiple players contribute, with Jokic achieving another triple-double with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in just three quarters. By the fourth quarter, the game had already entered garbage time early, and the Nuggets eventually won a big victory over the 76ers with a score of 144-109, securing their third consecutive win. With a record of 27 wins and 16 losses, they continue to rank fourth in the West, only one game behind the third-place Grizzlies. The Nuggets remain firmly in fourth place Jokic shot 10 for 15, easily scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his fourth consecutive triple-double and 19th of the season; Struthers shot 8 for 14 with 5 three-pointers, contributing 23 points, setting a new season high; Braun shot 8 for 11, contributing 20 points; Westbrook shot 4 for 5, scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 5 turnovers; Porter Jr. scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. The 76ers suffered their seventh consecutive loss, trailing…

The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 144-109 at home, with Embiid not playing. Denver fans chanted throughout the game, "Where are you, Embiid?" It can be said that Embiid is constantly being humiliated now. In the past few seasons, Embiid only dared to strike hard in Philadelphia but not in Denver. The topic of who is better between Embiid and Jokic has now been completely settled. The gap between Embiid and Jokic is simply too big, and the recent Nuggets have a championship look. In the past 12 victories, the Nuggets have won by at least 10 points against their opponents. Gordon returned from injury and took the initiative to play off the bench, with the Nuggets still relying on Westbrook and Murray in the backcourt, Braun on the wing, Porter and Jokic at the 4-5 positions. After the game, Malone said that Gordon took the initiative to volunteer for the bench because he was afraid of disrupting the Nuggets' chemistry. This is indeed the case, as the Nuggets' record is fourth in the West, one game behind third-place Grizzlies, and 1.5 games behind second-place Rockets. Compared to the Thunder, who are 8.5 games behind, the Nuggets are now aiming to maintain fourth place and compete for second. Moreover, Jokic has a chance to win the MVP again this year, and Alexander is not necessarily stable. Because Jokic really brought out the best in Westbrook, he is currently the only player in the league who can have good chemistry with Westbrook. And Westbrook and Jokic can truly achieve 1+1 greater than…