On January 15th, Beijing time, the Nuggets defeated the Mavericks 118-99 on the road, securing their fourth consecutive victory. Their record now stands at 24 wins and 15 losses, closing in on the top three in the Western Conference, just half a game behind the Grizzlies, with the potential to overtake them soon. The Nuggets were in top form, leading by 26 points at halftime, making the second half almost a garbage time. If not for their relaxation in the fourth quarter, the margin of victory would have been even greater. The Mavericks, without Doncic, suffered their second consecutive loss, dropping to sixth in the West with a record of 22 wins and 18 losses, only half a game ahead of the Lakers, risking falling out of the play-in tournament. In this game, Murray was the standout performer for the Nuggets. He fought hard for 37 minutes, shooting 18 times out of 26 attempts, scoring an impressive 45 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. This marks the fifth time in his career that he has scored 40+ points in a regular-season game, setting a new high for the season. With the season nearing its halfway point and the entire Nuggets team back in action, they are expected to further improve their ranking, undoubtedly becoming one of the top contenders for the championship. Jokic willingly played a supporting role, shooting 4 out of 7, securing an economical triple-double with 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Porter shot 5 out of 9, scoring 13 points. Westbrook also contributed with…

In the NBA arena, surprises and upsets are never lacking, and the regular-season showdown between the Warriors and the Timberwolves has undoubtedly presented us with another thrilling spectacle. Prior to the game, the disappointing recent form of both teams had greatly disappointed fans, as their performances fell far short of expectations. What was anticipated to be a closely contested "hard-luck brothers" battle unexpectedly turned into a one-sided affair. Looking at the lineups, the Warriors faced significant challenges. The absence of Green exacerbated their interior woes, leading many to believe that victory would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens if the Warriors' three-point shooting did not explode. On the other hand, the Timberwolves, with a relatively complete lineup, were generally favored. As long as they could exploit their advantage in the paint and contain the opponent's perimeter, victory seemed imminent. The Warriors' starting lineup consisted of Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Santos, and Davis; while the Timberwolves' starters were Edwards, DiVincenzo, McDaniels, Randle, and Gobert. This lineup comparison filled the match with suspense before the game even began. At the start of the game, both sides performed unsatisfactorily, as if they had yet to emerge from their previous slump, beginning with a minute of "clanking iron." However, Wiggins quickly scored the first point of the game, followed by Schroder successfully stealing the ball, and then Santos hit a three-pointer, giving the Warriors the lead. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves continued to struggle, missing shots and repeatedly losing rebounds. Schroder hit another three-pointer, and the Warriors were already leading 8-0. McStrong's shot missed, and…

A 14-point victory for the Clippers as Harden scores 21+12 and Leonard plays efficiently, while Zubac outperforms Davis and LeBron reaches a historic seventh place On January 20th, Beijing time, the Clippers played against the Lakers at home, with the game ending in a 116-102 victory for the Clippers. Both teams have been in good form recently, with the Clippers securing a three-game winning streak and the Lakers achieving two consecutive victories. However, the Clippers boast the second-best defensive efficiency in the league this season, whereas the Lakers' defense has been poor and their offense inconsistent, making it challenging for them to win games. This match was crucial for the Lakers, as they are only half a game behind the Clippers. The Clippers' starting lineup for the game was Harden, Powell, Leonard, Jones, and Zubac, while the Lakers started with Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis. In the first quarter, Hachimura scored on a cut, followed by Powell's counterattack score. Zubac and Powell continued to contribute points, but James responded with consecutive three-pointers. Later, Harden completed a 3+1 play, and after a timeout, Leonard hit a three-pointer, giving the Clippers a six-point lead. After another timeout, James and Christie tried to close the gap, but Leonard quickly responded. The game remained close until the end of the quarter when Harden led the Clippers to extend their lead, finishing the first quarter with the Lakers trailing by six points. In the second quarter, Leonard and Batum attempted to increase the lead, followed by Reeves finding his offensive rhythm to keep the…

Victory! Jokic with 20+14+10, Banchero 17 for 4, Westbrook Makes a Big Contribution, Western Conference Landscape Changes Beijing time January 20, 2025, the 23-20 Magic hosted the 25-16 Nuggets. The Magic were missing the Wagner brothers, Suggs, and Bitadze, suffering a significant loss in combat power. On paper, they were not considered strong opponents for the Nuggets. However, the Magic are an iron-blooded team known for their tenacity and strong defense. Could the Magic pull off an upset against the Nuggets today? The Magic's starting lineup featured Anthony, Pope, Silva, Banchero, and Carter, while the Nuggets started with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, Carter and Pope opened with a 4-0 lead. Westbrook hit a three-pointer, followed by Carter and Pope scoring another four points, putting the Magic ahead 8-3. After a timeout, Jokic and Murray scored, to which Silva and Carter responded, maintaining the Magic's lead at 13-7. Braun scored four consecutive points, Banchero made a putback, and the Magic led by four. Jokic made a layup, Silva responded with a three-pointer, and the lead was five. Porter hit a three-pointer, Pope responded in kind, and the lead remained at five. Jokic and Westbrook scored again, while Quinn and Xiustan hit three-pointers, extending the lead to seven. Jokic and Strasser narrowed the gap to one point, and the first quarter ended with the Magic leading 29-28. In the second quarter, Quinn made a layup, giving the Magic a three-point lead. Gordon also made a layup. Banchero, Quinn, and Xiustan combined for seven points, extending the…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the Lakers lost to the Clippers, ending their two-game winning streak. Although LeBron James, at the age of 40, performed well individually in the first three quarters, unfortunately, the Lakers' roster depth was far inferior to that of the Clippers. In the final quarter, James went on a 7-for-0 shooting slump, making it impossible for the team to catch up (he only made 1 of 8 shots in the fourth quarter). James finished the game with 25 points and 11 assists. Since December 30th, LeBron James has had an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 55.3%. Facing the Clippers' tight defense, he started the game by hitting two difficult three-pointers in a row. His third three-pointer was a Curry-style transition shot, but unfortunately, it missed. His fourth three-pointer also missed. After Redick's timeout, James hit a counterattack layup. In the first quarter, James made 2 of 5 three-pointers, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers. In the second quarter, James scored on a fast break layup and drew a foul on a drive. He also assisted Reeves in consecutive shots, helping the Lakers reduce the gap to 1 point. Unfortunately, Davis kept missing his mid-range shots, and the Clippers extended their lead to 12 points again. James' head was hit by Bamba once again, just like in the previous game against the Nets. At halftime, he had 7 shots, made 4, and made 2 of 5 three-pointers, scoring 13 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal. In the third quarter,…

On January 20th, the NBA regular season continued with a derby match between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. In this game, Harden achieved a milestone by surpassing Oscar Robertson to move up to 14th place in history, while Leonard reached his career 14,000-point milestone. The Clippers ultimately defeated the Lakers 116-102. With this victory, the Clippers secured their fourth consecutive win, while the Lakers' two-game winning streak came to an end. Clippers (24-17): Harden scored 21 points and had 12 assists, Powell scored 22 points, Zubac scored 21 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, and Leonard contributed 19 points and 4 assists. Lakers (22-18): James scored 25 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and had 11 assists, Davis scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Reeves scored 14 points, Hachimura scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and Knickert scored 10 points. In the first quarter, Harden's 3+1 and Leonard's three-pointer helped the Clippers take an 18-12 lead at 6 minutes and 49 seconds. Davis scored six points in a row, and the Lakers narrowed the gap to 23-26 in the latter half of the quarter. After that, both teams exchanged blows on the court, and at the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Lakers by 32-26. In the second quarter, Kevin Porter Jr. scored seven points in a row, and the Clippers went on a 13-3 run in the middle of the quarter, leading 56-44 with 4 minutes and 13 seconds left. The Lakers' offense continued to struggle, while the Clippers expanded their lead with…

Today's Los Angeles derby saw the Clippers host the Lakers, with the Lakers starting lineup featuring Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis; while the Clippers started with Harden, Powell, Derrick Jones, Leonard, and Zubac. In the opening quarter, both teams started with turnovers. LeBron James continuously assisted Hachimura and Davis in scoring, while on the Clippers' side, Powell scored 7 points in a row, showing great form. After Jones made a follow-up basket, James hit two consecutive three-pointers, to which Harden responded with a 3+1, then assisted Leonard with a three-pointer, giving the Clippers a 6-point lead and forcing a Lakers timeout. After the timeout, both teams continued to attack each other, with Leonard, James, Davis, and Zubac all contributing points. With the score at 19-24, Coach Lue called a timeout. Returning to the game, Harden continued his three-point shooting, with Bamba, who came off the bench, also scoring. Davis and Reeves kept the Lakers in the game, and the first quarter ended with the Clippers leading 32-26. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Leonard replaced Harden, and James returned to lead the team. Batum hit a three-pointer first, followed by James drawing a foul and making free throws. Leonard continued with a mid-range shot, to which Reeves immediately responded with a three-pointer. Both teams were once again locked in a tough battle, with Christie scoring a layup to bring the Lakers within 2 points. Porter then scored 4 points to stop the bleeding and force another Lakers timeout. Returning to the game, Leonard scored another 4 points,…

In a recent Western Conference matchup, the visiting Rockets easily defeated the Trail Blazers 125-103. This victory brought the Rockets' record to 28 wins and 13 losses, solidifying their second place in the West while extending their lead over the third-place Grizzlies to 1.5 games. Compared to the tense and exciting Western Conference standings, this is quite a significant lead. Unbeknownst to many, the Rockets did not even play at full strength in this rout against the Trail Blazers! Otherwise, the Trail Blazers might have suffered a crushing defeat by as many as 40 points. Despite leading by double digits after three quarters, the Rockets surprisingly benched their top scorer, Jalen Green, in the fourth quarter! Even so, the Rockets still managed to secure a resounding 22-point victory, which speaks volumes about the team's terrifying offensive firepower! Of course, Coach Udoka had his reasons for this decision. With an opponent far weaker than themselves and already leading by double digits, it made sense to give their top scorer ample rest so he could perform better in the next game. Therefore, benching Jalen Green after three quarters was a sensible move. Ultimately, Jalen Green's stats for the game were locked in after playing 29 minutes across three quarters, shooting 10 of 17 from the field, 4 of 6 from three-point range, and 2 of 2 from the free-throw line, tallying 26 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, with a game-high plus-minus of +23! Frankly speaking, Udoka's decision to bench the red-hot Jalen Green in the fourth quarter was bold!…

On January 20th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 113-100 on the road. The team has won six out of their last seven games and is currently only one game behind the Memphis Grizzlies as they strive to reach the top three in the Western Conference. In the first half of this game, both teams played back and forth, with the Nuggets not having a significant advantage. They only managed a two-point lead at halftime against a depleted Magic squad, failing to create a substantial gap. However, in the third quarter, Nikola Jokic began to distribute assists aggressively, dishing out seven assists in the quarter alone. Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Bruce Brown combined for 29 points, leading the team to a 39-25 scoring run in the quarter. The Nuggets extended their lead to 16 points thanks to their performance in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets further increased their lead to 20 points, effectively ending any suspense in the game. Ultimately, the Nuggets secured an easy victory on the road, continuing their recent strong momentum. Jokic once again delivered a dominant performance, playing only the first three quarters of the game. He shot 7-for-9, accumulating 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks while committing just two turnovers. He showcased his all-around skills on both offense and defense, effortlessly dominating the paint against the Magic's interior defense. It's worth noting that this marks the third consecutive game in which Jokic has recorded a…

Crazy Game! Clippers Unleash a 19-4 Scoring Spree: Harden Scores 9 Points with Assists, LeBron and Brow Struggle to Keep Up with 23 Points On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers hosting the Lakers at home. This was the first Los Angeles derby of the season, with both teams' main players in action and starting off in good form, trading blows on the offensive end as James and Harden traded three-pointers, with the Clippers slightly taking the lead; in the second quarter, the Lakers' offense stalled, allowing the Clippers to pull away with a 19-4 scoring spree, leading 64-49 at halftime. In this game, Davis and Harden were both in action, with Hachimura starting off with a dunk for points, Powell scoring 7 consecutive points with inside drives and outside shots, Xiaoqiang getting an offensive rebound basket, James hitting two consecutive threes, Harden responding with a 3+1, and the two teams trading blows on the offensive end. Leonard also hit a three-pointer, taking an 18-12 lead, James drove for a basket, Christie hit a three-pointer, Leonard made a jumper, Zubac scored under the basket, and the Clippers were able to take control. Powell continued to score with a drive, Davis scored under the basket, Harden hit a three-pointer, Reeves also hit a three-pointer, and the Clippers led 32-26 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Batum hit a three-pointer, James responded with a counterattack, Leonard made a jumper, Reeves hit a three-pointer, and the Clippers still held the initiative on…