The Warriors' "Ice Age": The merciless reality of a 16-16 record. Before the start of the season, the Warriors had a stable 12-3 record, firmly seated atop the Western Conference, and everyone praised them with the words, "This is the temperament of the defending champions." However, in the last 17 games, they crashed and burned with a 4-13 record, plummeting their overall record to 16-16, completely undoing all their previous progress. After being thrashed by the Cavaliers, the Warriors' "winter" was confirmed. Curry Clocks Out Early: The "Bitter Smile of Acceptance" at 4:39. With 4 minutes and 39 seconds left in the game, Curry looked at the scoreboard and perhaps silently thought, "Forget it, don't struggle anymore." Then he and Green were immediately subbed out and sat on the bench in a daze. Curry's face bore a "bitter smile," filled with helplessness that conveyed, "I really tried my best, but we just can't do it." This loss was too clean, too thorough, too embarrassing, even the starters decided to clock out early. The Big Three Become "Sinners": A Ridiculous 35-for-9 Shooting Performance. Curry, Green, and Schroder, who should have carried the Warriors' flag, ended up becoming the "trio of sinners." In the entire game, these three players shot 35 times but only made 9 shots, with a shooting percentage comparable to amateur players. Curry went 4-for-14, 3-for-11 from beyond the arc; Green went 1-for-10, becoming a "blacksmith"; Schroder went 4-for-11, barely considered a "normal person." Together, they only scored 25 points, directly dragging the Warriors into the abyss. First Half…

NBA regular season, the Lakers defeated the Hawks 119-102. The Lakers played relatively easily in this game, after all, they could continuously widen the point difference in each quarter, and finally easily took control of their opponents. Five players had perfect scores in the game. James was undoubtedly the focus player in this game, scoring 30 points and 8 assists with 13 out of 20 shots. In a back-to-back game, he was able to play with such efficiency, which was a huge test for his physical fitness, and it indeed showed his strength, becoming more cunning as he gets older. Smith's current state is also recovering, which is a gratifying result. He is a stable point on the defensive end, coupled with excellent efficiency, shooting 3 out of 5, making 2 out of 3 three-pointers to get 8 points and 5 rebounds, gradually integrating into the team. Knect played very well in this game. Except for some flaws in layups, his three-point shooting percentage finally recovered. He contributed 13 points and 4 rebounds with 4 out of 7 shots, hoping that his state can be maintained in the future. Hachimura was also fully engaged in scoring in this game. Although his three-point shooting percentage did not recover, he relied on steals to score 13 points with 6 out of 9 shots, and his rebounding reached 8, which was already very good for him. Coupled with Christie's good restriction on Trae Young, his offensive efficiency has transformed, scoring 9 points with 3 out of 4 shots, becoming an absolute core. Davis,…

Translation: Is the NBA really not being watched anymore? The current season has completed two-fifths of its games. During the offseason, the NBA struck a jaw-dropping partnership with media giants ESPN, Amazon, and NBC. This is an 11-year, $77 billion media rights deal that has led to a pay-to-watch model for fans. However, viewership has dropped by 31% compared to last year. ESPN's ratings have fallen by 28%, and TNT's by 3%. Could it be just because "LeBron is being targeted, Curry is getting fewer opportunities, Harden is struggling, and Durant is exhausted"? The four major stars are all aging, so it's no wonder they're not as popular. In response, Adam Silver said: It's only because other events and hot news have attracted more viewers during this period; the NBA still has many people paying attention. But the real reasons may be even more disheartening for Silver: Legalized gambling, encouraging offense at the expense of defense, a capitalistic game, ignoring the charm of sports competition, and focusing on the business model—Silver is also a significant factor in why the games have become less enjoyable. If he had retained even a bit of Stern's sentimentality, the games wouldn't be this hard to watch. Is this era coming to an end? LeBron is 40, Durant is 36, Curry is 36, Westbrook is 36, and Paul is 39. Even the youngest, Harden, is 35! Shaquille O'Neal retweeted an American media tweet: The era is ending! What will happen after they retire? Who can hold up the future face of the NBA? At present,…

The NBA regular season is in full swing, and another game day has come to an end. There were many exciting matchups on this game day, with James even setting a new personal milestone while winning. After the end of this game day, the rankings on the Western Conference standings have once again undergone new changes. Let's take a look together. The NBA Western Conference rankings are in chaos: the Lakers rise to fourth, the Warriors' ninth spot is unstable, and the Suns are in trouble. The teams ranked 11th to 15th in the standings are the Suns, Kings, Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Pelicans. The Kings have impressed after changing coaches, winning three consecutive games against strong opponents such as the Mavericks, 76ers, and the top-ranked Grizzlies. These victories carry significant weight. After winning these games, their record stands at 16 wins and 19 losses, just 0.5 games behind the Suns. More importantly, the Suns have suffered three consecutive losses in their last three games. The team's problems are quite evident, and it remains to be seen how they will adjust. To be honest, the Suns are in a bit of trouble, and it will be challenging for them to make further progress this season. Teams ranked 4th to 10th in the standings are the Lakers, Nuggets, Mavericks, Clippers, Spurs, Warriors, and Timberwolves. The Timberwolves have suffered another two consecutive losses and currently have a record of 17 wins and 16 losses, ranking 10th in the Western Conference standings. This is because the Spurs earlier defeated the Nuggets and secured…

On January 4, 2025, Beijing time, the Lakers with a record of 19 wins and 14 losses faced off against the Hawks with a record of 18 wins and 16 losses at home. The Lakers were playing back-to-back games, having defeated the Blazers the previous day, but their energy levels were not as high as the Hawks. However, Davis did not play the previous day, so his energy was sufficient. The Lakers' starting lineup was Reeves + Christie + Hachimura + James + Davis, while the Hawks' starting lineup was Trae Young + Daniels + Lissache + Johnson + Capela. In the first quarter, Davis and Reeves scored 4-0, followed by Trae Young, Lissache, and Daniels scoring 6 points in a row, allowing the Hawks to take a 2-point lead. Hachimura dunked, while Daniels and Johnson added 5 points, making it 11-6 for the Hawks. Davis, James, and Hachimura then responded to take a 1-point lead. Johnson made a mid-range shot, but Davis, James, and Hachimura continued to score, giving the Lakers a 7-point lead. Okongwu and Bogdan scored, but Reeves, Reddish, Milton, and Davis responded, keeping the gap at 7 points. Trae Young hit a three-pointer, James responded with a layup, and Johnson made a 2+1 play. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led 31-28. In the second quarter, Johnson dunked, reducing the gap to 1 point. Hayes made 1 of 2 free throws and James made a layup, giving the Lakers a 4-point lead. Trae Young and Lissache scored, but Knector and Hayes responded, maintaining…

Recently, Kevin Durant's relationship status has once again exploded on social media, with American media joking about KD: no girlfriend, no wife, no children, married to basketball, the one and only KD. Fans have also joined in the teasing, saying that KD is the first person in the NBA to marry basketball and have keyboards as children. However, KD doesn't see it that way, even going so far as to say, "Who said I don't have a girlfriend? I have such a girlfriend, do you?" Looking at the text, one might think Durant is announcing a new girlfriend, but upon seeing the picture, it turns out that Durant has built the shape of a girl out of dollars. In fact, despite the media and fans constantly teasing Durant about his love life, Durant has never been idle. More than ten years ago, Durant openly expressed his desire to drink Scarlett Johansson's bathwater, unfortunately, Scarlett responded: I like James. Later, he even said: if you want to contact me, win a championship first. After joining the Golden State Warriors, Durant's status rose, but Scarlett became a thing of the past. He began to transform into a passionate fan of young models, and opening Durant's social media likes page is like opening up a whole new world. After the pandemic, as Durant gets older, he starts to let loose more and more. The internet is often filled with photos of Durant appearing in bars with various internet celebrities and young models. Durant has not only shown off his wealth on personal social…

With the opening of the All-Star voting channel, many fans have actively participated, and the results on the first day were very good. Second-year rookie Victor Wembanyama ranked first with a commanding lead, which also sounded the alarm for the outside world. Perhaps in the near future, he will become the new face of the league, but his current leadership ability is still limited. On January 3, 2024, Beijing time, according to the NBA's official announcement of the first phase of voting results for the 2025 San Francisco All-Star Weekend, it can be seen that the frontcourt lists in both the East and West are still dominated by veteran players. Three-time regular season MVP and one-time Finals MVP winner Jokic became the Western Conference's top vote-getter with 1,422,121 votes, leading the pack. Close behind him are Durant and James, known as the "Xuanming Er Lao" in the NBA. Although the former has only played 22 regular-season games this season due to injury, his contributions on the court are simply unmatched, averaging 27.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, becoming the barometer of the Phoenix Suns' victories. At 35 years old, he still maintains a 51% shooting percentage, which is incredible. At the same time, the 40-year-old James is also capable of putting up a comprehensive performance of 38 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds against the Portland Trail Blazers. The highly anticipated French center Wembanyama ranks fifth on the Western Conference frontcourt list, just over 70,000 votes behind fourth-place Anthony Davis. However, this 20-year-old number one pick has put up…

In this article, we delve into the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder, a team that has been making waves with its impressive collection of future first-round draft picks. The Thunder's management seems to have a clear vision for the future, amassing a wealth of draft capital that could potentially lead them to build a championship-caliber team. The Thunder holds all of their own first-round picks for the next seven years, positioning themselves as a powerhouse in terms of draft assets. They have also acquired additional first-round picks from other teams, such as an unprotected pick from the Clippers in 2026 and a top-four protected pick from the Rockets in the same year. Their strategic maneuvering allows them to select the lower of two picks among the Clippers, Rockets, and their own, which they then pass on to the 76ers. For 2025, the Thunder boasts a diverse range of picks, including a top-ten protected pick from the Jazz (or top-eight in 2026), a top-14 protected pick from the Heat (or unprotected in 2026), and a top-six protected pick from the 76ers, which converts to top-four protection if it extends to 2026 or 2027. Looking ahead to 2027 and beyond, the Thunder continues to hold valuable draft picks, including a top-five protected pick from the Nuggets in both 2027 and 2028. This indicates that the Nuggets may have been particularly targeted by the Thunder in their draft pick acquisitions. The Thunder's arsenal also includes multiple first-round pick swap rights, giving them even more flexibility in the draft. For instance, they hold swap rights…

The NBA has announced that Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month for December, respectively. During this period, both the Thunder and the Cavaliers had a record of 12 wins and 1 loss. The NBA has also announced that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and New York Knicks center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month for December, respectively. During this period, Alexander played in 13 games, averaging 34.5 minutes per game with 33.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks, with a field goal percentage of 56.3% and a three-point percentage of 36.6%. The Thunder had a record of 12 wins and 1 loss (data from the NBA Cup against the Bucks is not included). Towns played in 13 games, averaging 34.6 minutes per game with 23.2 points, 14.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks, with a field goal percentage of 56.6% and a three-point percentage of 39.0%. The Knicks had a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. The NBA has announced that Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Defensive Players of the Month for December, respectively. During this period, the Grizzlies' defensive efficiency ranked third in the West at 108.1, and Jackson was the only player in the NBA to record at least 20 blocks and 20 steals in December. Jackson played in…

On January 2, 2025, Beijing time, several NBA games continued to be played, with important matches as follows: Mavericks 99 - 110 Rockets This was a match between the No. 3 and No. 4 teams in the West, with both sides very close in strength. The game started with fierce competition from both sides. Although the Rockets had the advantage of playing at home, they were very passive at the beginning. Fortunately, when the East was not bright, Whitmore became a trump card, continuously scoring to help the Rockets keep up with their opponents. Then Green played bravely, leading the Rockets to overtake in the second quarter. In the second half, the Rockets stabilized the situation on the court, with multiple points blooming to take control of the game. They eventually won the Mavericks at home by 11 points, further widening the gap between the two sides. Nets 113 - 130 Raptors After the opening, both sides played very fiercely, with each other taking the lead in the first three quarters, but without a significant difference. In the crucial fourth quarter, the Raptors launched a 20-6 offensive climax, sweeping away the game, thus ending their embarrassing 11-game losing streak. Magic 96 - 105 Pistons The Magic, ranked fourth in the East, lost to the Pistons with a low win rate, causing a big upset. Today's NBA Results Latest Rankings The latest NBA standings show that while the Eastern Conference rankings are gradually becoming clear, the Western Conference is still fiercely contested, with a small margin, and the situation can change…