Thunder 116-98 Great Comeback Against Clippers! Five Unbelievable Facts Emerge On January 3rd, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Thunder defeated the Clippers 116-98 at home, securing their 13th consecutive victory, breaking the team record and firmly holding onto first place in the Western Conference. Despite the Clippers once leading by 16 points, they were ultimately unable to withstand the Thunder's comeback. During the game, five unbelievable facts shocked the audience, making this match a classic. Game Process: Thunder Welcomes a Spectacular Comeback The game started with the Clippers taking the lead thanks to Powell and Zubac's offense, ending the first quarter with a 30-22 advantage over the Thunder. In the second quarter, the Clippers expanded their lead to 14 points, but the Thunder gradually found their footing, closing the gap to 48-52, trailing by only 4 points, thanks to the efforts of Jalen and Alexander. Entering the third quarter, the Thunder exploded with a stunning performance, scoring 42-20 in a single quarter to successfully reverse the Clippers' lead and enter the final quarter with an 88-72 lead. In the fourth quarter, the Thunder completely controlled the game, with the Clippers unable to narrow the gap, eventually winning by a large margin of 116-98, completing an astonishing comeback. Five Unbelievable Facts: Thunder's Explosion with 42-20, Reversing 22 Points in a Single Quarter If the first and second quarters of the game were still full of suspense, then the Thunder's explosion in the third quarter was simply unbelievable! They scored 42 points in this quarter, overtaking the Clippers…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 114:106 at home without Anthony Davis, securing their 19th victory of the season and maintaining sixth place in the Western Conference with a record of 19 wins and 14 losses. The 40-year-old LeBron James scored 38 points and had 8 assists.‌ In this game, LeBron James played for 36 minutes and 12 seconds, shooting 15 out of 25 from the field and 7 out of 10 from three-point range, scoring 38 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists, with the only downside being four turnovers. It's hard to imagine a 40-year-old player having such dominance in the NBA before James.‌ This season marks LeBron James' 21st NBA season, during which he is averaging 20.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game, playing an average of 35 minutes per game, ranking 24th in the league.‌ After watching this game, many fans, like the author, couldn't help but wonder where LeBron James currently ranks among NBA players in terms of individual ability.‌ Currently, James ranks 18th in the league in scoring average. Behind him, the only players who could potentially challenge his ranking are Curry at 24th and Harden at 27th, but their performance this season has been far inferior to James'.‌ Among the players scoring more than James, I personally feel that there are only a few whose current individual abilities surpass James': Giannis Antetokounmpo, SGA, Jokic, Tatum, and Doncic. Players like Davis, Edwards, Irving, Brunson, Towns, and Durant are roughly on par…

The Clippers have completed a stunning comeback, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat the Pelicans 116-113, thanks to Powell's explosive performance. The Pelicans were on the verge of victory, but the Clippers refused to let them have it, snatching away what should have been their win at the last moment. The game was like a roller coaster, with ups and downs that made everyone hold their breath. Soon after the game started, the Pelicans seized the opportunity to take the lead. They were in good form, especially McCollum, who started firing three-pointers one after another, making the Clippers' defense struggle. At one point, the Pelicans led by 5 points, and when McCollum hit a buzzer-beater three-pointer, everyone wondered if they could finally hold on and secure this long-awaited victory. But the Clippers fought back. Zubac attacked several times in the paint, not giving the Pelicans any breathing room, helping the Clippers overtake the score. Harden's three-pointers also seemed to have found their touch, hitting several key shots to stabilize the team's morale. Everyone began to suspect that Harden might really be the one who could carry the team. In the second quarter, the Pelicans still hadn't completely relaxed their vigilance, continuing to try to expand their lead, even leading by 8 points at one stage. This is when Powell of the Clippers began to show his power. You have to say, Powell is really a tough character to deal with. He suddenly went on a scoring spree on the court, especially with his consecutive 15 points, directly reducing the Pelicans'…

Translation:‌ Beijing time January 3rd, the Warriors faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers in a game. As the first game of the new year, Curry also conveyed his desire to win the game before the match and led by example during the game. In the previous game against the Cavaliers' twin towers lineup, the Warriors were in a difficult position, even falling behind by as much as 26 points at one point. In this game, the Warriors defeated Philadelphia 139-105. Facing the trio of George, Maxi, and Embiid, Curry led the older lineup to a 34-point victory. During the game, Curry also set an NBA record, hitting at least 8 out of 8 three-pointers and recording over 10 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat.‌ Curry started the game today and clocked out early after playing for 29 minutes. He went 11 for 15 from the field, including 8 for 8 from beyond the arc, achieving a 100% shooting percentage. He finished with 30 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1 steal. In the fourth quarter with 9 minutes left, Curry was subbed back in when the lead was close to 20 points. After hitting two more three-pointers, Kerr decided to take Curry out of the game early. After Curry's departure, Kerr jokingly commented on his star player. Kerr said, "This is the first time you've agreed to come out of the game with such a hot hand." It's clear from Kerr's statement that Curry has had hot streaks before but would express his desire…

Tonight, after defeating the Blazers, the Lakers have chased their Western Conference record to sixth place. Initially, without Davis, the Lakers faced a tough challenge on the offensive end. However, with James' outburst, the Lakers easily overcame the Blazers in just the second quarter. James recently celebrated his 40th birthday and remains a popular figure in the league. Despite being the Lakers' second-in-command and a box office draw, James trails in the first phase of All-Star voting, not appearing on the starting lineup alongside Curry. His teammate Davis is on the starting list, so James must continue to work hard, performing well in upcoming games to gain enough votes and support from other channels. The Lakers hosted the Blazers, a young team lacking the presence of Lillard, resulting in a lack of intimidation. They resemble a group of scattered soldiers, capable of winning if they play well but prone to losing if Simmons performs poorly, making them an unstable underachieving team. The Lakers' second-in-command, James, was excited and fully engaged in attack mode from the start, seemingly looking forward to Finney-Smith's contributions off the bench after Russell's trade. In this game, Smith scored only single digits, shooting 1 for 6 and 0 for 4 from three-point range. He needs to adapt to the Lakers' basket and improve his shooting percentage to help James enhance the team's record. Davis was unable to play, but Reeves has been outstanding in recent games, especially with his buzzer-beater against the Warriors during Christmas Day. Reeves has become Redick's most reliable ace, apart from Davis…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the details of the first phase of the 2025 All-Star voting today. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are the top vote-getters in the East and West respectively. Compared to last year's first phase of All-Star voting, there are six unexpected results in 2025. James is only ranked 5th. James received 1,167,661 votes this year, ranking third among Western frontcourt players; if we look at the entire league, James' votes can only rank fifth, behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jokic, Tatum, and Durant. Last year in the first phase, James had 2,008,645 votes, ranking first in the West and second only to Giannis Antetokounmpo in the entire league. It is possible that James' performance has declined this year, leading to a decrease in votes, or it could be that James' fans have not yet exerted their full strength. Curry is ranked 12th. It is unclear whether it is due to a significant drop in Curry's statistics this year, as he only received 810,357 votes in the first phase of voting, ranking third among Western backcourt players; among all players, Curry's votes could only rank 12th. Last year, Curry had nearly 1.4 million votes in the first phase, which is about 600,000 more than this year. If Curry's votes cannot rank first among backcourt players this year, he may miss out on being an All-Star starter again, just like last year. The magic of Harry disappears. In this year's first phase of voting, Harry Bertrand received 1.39 million votes, ranking first among Eastern guards; however,…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus match in the Western Conference, with the Utah Jazz continuing to host the Denver Nuggets. This is the third matchup between the two teams this season, and the Nuggets have won both previous encounters. In fact, although the Nuggets currently rank seventh in the West with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses, their team form is not stable. Especially the second-in-command Murray, who has averaged only 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists this season, with a three-point shooting percentage as low as 35%, a career low. However, with the deepening of the season, Murray's form is recovering. Throughout December, Murray has been averaging 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.6 steals, with his three-point shooting percentage rising to 43.4%. According to data from American media B/R, when Murray takes at least 17 shots this season, the Nuggets have a record of 9 wins and 2 losses; when he takes fewer than 17 shots, their record is only 3 wins and 10 losses. Obviously, Jokic needs Murray to perform at his best for the Nuggets to go further. Regarding Murray's recent return to form, Jokic also has no shortage of praise, saying: "I think since Murray returned from injury, he has been slowly regaining the feeling of winning. He has performed very well recently, always full of energy. I think this is the performance he should be delivering!" Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's…

Brothers, we have to face this reality. According to the joint report by ESPN's authoritative journalists Shams and Brian Windhorst, Jimmy Butler has officially submitted a trade request to the Miami Heat, deciding to leave the place that once gave him countless memories and also made him feel sentimental. Changes in people's hearts often come with subtle signs. On the court, Butler scored only 9 points in two consecutive games against the Pacers and Pelicans, which triggered dissatisfaction from the team's management. On the sidelines, when the Heat's bench players stood up to cheer for the team, Butler sat alone in silence, as if out of tune with the surrounding enthusiasm. In a post-game interview, when asked if he could still find his past happiness on the court in Miami, he gave a profound answer: "Probably not." Do you remember the Heat's previous official denial? "We generally do not respond to rumors, but these speculations undoubtedly distract the team's attention, which is unfair to both the coaches and players. Therefore, we clearly state that we will not trade Jimmy Butler." However, the facts are quite different from their statement. The biggest disagreement lies in the issue of treatment, as Heat President Riley rejected Butler's request for a 2-year, $113 million contract extension during the offseason. It is said that the Heat owner Micky Arison, President Pat Riley, and Butler's agent met several times to try to resolve this potential crisis, but unfortunately, they failed to reach an agreement. Every day in Miami became increasingly painful for Butler. Even Shams further…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Clippers suffered their worst loss of the new season, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Harden, as they finally realized who the real star of the team is. If the team could only choose one All-Star, it definitely wouldn't be Powell. The Clippers faced a crushing defeat against the top team in the West, the Thunder, losing by a massive 18 points. In this game, Powell had another poor performance, shooting 1 out of 11 and scoring only 6 points with 6 turnovers. Without Harden, Powell has only made 6 out of 29 shots this season, including a dismal 1 out of 15 from three-point range. The cold, hard facts prove that the true All-Star of this team should be Harden. If the other Clippers players were subjected to the defensive intensity that Harden usually faces, they simply couldn't handle it. Prior to this, Powell's average score had skyrocketed to first place in the Clippers this season, averaging 24.3 points per game. Many people claimed that Powell was the true leader of the Clippers, while Harden was just along for the ride. But now without Harden, can Powell perform better? The reality is that without Harden to draw defenders away, Powell can't maintain an All-Star level of play, nor does he have the ability to do so. This game serves as the most typical example, where he missed 10 consecutive shots and only scored 2 points during garbage time. This means that without Harden, he wouldn't even be able to…

Knee Deformation, Ankle Twisting, Screaming Throughout the Field! Big Contract Gone, Opponents and Teammates Cried...‌ The Pistons managed to break through the Magic's trap at home. However, both the losers and winners of this game were left with a heavy heart due to an extremely tragic accident. The incident occurred at 10:07 in the final quarter when Cole Anthony attempted to dive for a loose ball against Ivey. Unfortunately, he exerted too much force and ended up crushing Ivey's lower leg with his entire body, causing a severe injury that led to screams echoing throughout the arena. From the slow-motion replay, it is clear that Ivey's knee was deformed by the external impact during the collision, and his ankle was also severely compressed under Cole Anthony's weight. Everyone present struggled to accept this unexpected event; Cole Anthony, the "culprit," was seen scratching his head and shedding tears out of guilt; teammate Amen Thompson sobbed on the bench; as Ivey was wheeled off the court, Magic forward Isaac came forward to offer encouragement, perhaps because he, who has frequently suffered from injuries, understands all too well the arduous recovery journey that lies ahead for Ivey. Ivey's fall will have a significant impact on both the team and his own career. For the Pistons, they have finally shed their underdog status this season, emerging with a 14-18 record in the relatively weak Eastern Conference to secure a play-in spot, which would not have been possible without Ivey's offensive contributions. To date, Ivey averages 17.4 points per game, with a shooting percentage of…