Facing the Detroit Pistons, who have shown significant improvement this season, the Phoenix Suns found themselves in a tough battle when they traveled to the Motor City. Fortunately for the Suns, Bradley Beal was absent, allowing their remaining two superstars, Kevin Durant and Beal, to stabilize the situation and secure a narrow victory for the Suns on the road. After the game, the Suns had four reasons to celebrate. Firstly, their new frontcourt addition, Nick Richards, set a record. He recently joined the Suns, and coincidentally, his last game representing the Hornets was against the Suns. In this match, Nick Richards came off the bench to score 21 points and grab 11 rebounds, achieving a double-double. His plus-minus led the team, and during his time on the court, the Suns outscored the Pistons by 22 points. It's clear that Nick Richards' debut performance was nothing short of perfect, even becoming the first player in Suns history to score 20+10 in his first appearance for the team. Let's discuss the other two pieces of good news together. From this game, it's evident that the Suns have improved in two areas where they were previously lacking. Firstly, regardless of wins or losses in the past, the Suns' offense was often chaotic, leading to various inexplicable turnovers. However, in this game, there was a noticeable improvement; the Suns only had 9 turnovers as a team, with no player committing more than two turnovers. As the saying goes, "the devil is in the details," and the Suns certainly paid attention to these details. Secondly,…

Translation of the article content into English: This season, the Rockets have played 57 games with a record of 25 wins and 32 losses, ranking 12th in the Western Conference. Looking at their win rate and ranking, it is a significant improvement compared to last season. However, during the offseason, the team used up over $60 million in salary space, aiming to make a strong push for the playoffs. Unfortunately, based on the current situation, they have not been able to meet expectations. During the offseason, the Rockets hired Udoka as their head coach, who then signed players according to his preferences, with almost every signing exceeding market prices. Now, considering their performance and contributions to the team, are these signings worth it? Fred VanVleet: 3 years, $128.5 million, with a 15% trade kicker This season, he averages 16.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 40.9%, a three-point percentage of 37.5%, an effective field goal percentage of 51.8%, and a true shooting percentage of 55.8%. The Rockets' decision to sign VanVleet was out of necessity, as there were not many quality point guards available in the market. Morey had already damaged the team's reputation during his tenure with the Rockets, and without star power to attract big-name players, no top-tier athletes were interested in joining. VanVleet's market value was around 30millionannually,buttheRocketsofferedhim30 million annually, but the Rockets offered him 30millionannually,buttheRocketsofferedhim10 million more than the market price, with Udoka being the key factor. VanVleet, an undrafted player, joined the league with the Raptors…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with the Thunder, the top team in the West, playing against the Nets at home. In the previous game, Alexander's absence led to a loss for the team, but this time he returned with a fiery performance, directly exploding against the Nets and taking a 20-point lead in the first quarter. The Thunder maintained their lead throughout the game, with the Nets unable to close the gap. Ultimately, the Thunder secured a 127-101 victory over the Nets, returning to their winning ways. The previous loss was mainly due to Alexander not playing, but this time he made his return. The Thunder immediately demonstrated their dominance as the top team in the West, overwhelming the short-handed Nets who had no ability to resist. They scored a 39-19 lead in a single quarter, setting the tone for the game. The Thunder firmly controlled the initiative on the court, not giving the Nets any chance to fight back. The game quickly lost its suspense, with the fourth quarter becoming garbage time. The Thunder ultimately achieved a 26-point victory. This time, Alexander returned after resting for one game, and he came back in hot form. He played only 29 minutes, shooting 8 of 14 from the field and making all 10 free throws, scoring a game-high 27 points, along with 10 assists and 4 steals, with a plus-minus of +27, the highest on the team. This time, Jalen Williams rested and did not play, and the Thunder have also started to rest in rotation…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Nuggets visiting the Magic. The two teams were locked in a seesaw battle, with the Magic able to take some initiative and even lead by as much as 10 points at one point. However, Murray and Jokic led the team to turn the tide, and they further widened the gap in the following quarters, with the fourth quarter quickly losing suspense. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Magic 113-100, securing their second consecutive victory while maintaining their position as fourth in the West. The Nuggets have been in excellent form recently, but they initially found themselves in a passive situation. However, the team's multi-point scoring and the outstanding performance of Murray and Jokic helped them reverse the situation. They took control of the game in the third quarter, finishing with a 16-point lead. In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets extended their lead, allowing Jokic to rest early, and the game lost its suspense early, resulting in a 13-point victory for the Nuggets. The Nuggets' outside shooting was not impressive this time, only making 7 three-pointers throughout the game. According to current league trends, such a performance would be difficult to win a game. Surprisingly, the Nuggets achieved a big win. This is largely due to their dominance in the paint, with Jokic anchoring the team, giving them an absolute advantage inside and ultimately helping them secure the victory. The Nuggets shot 40 out of 77, with a field goal percentage of 51.9%, encountering little trouble. Jokic played exceptionally well,…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an intense match. The Warriors emerged victorious with a close score of 116-115, ending their two-game losing streak. Following this victory, the Warriors' ranking in the Western Conference jumped from 12th to 10th, surpassing both the Suns and Spurs to secure a spot in the play-in tournament area. Stephen Curry, the Warriors' point guard, had an outstanding performance, making 7 out of 12 three-point attempts and going 4 for 4 from the free-throw line, scoring a total of 31 points and dishing out 8 assists. Notably, the 36-year-old Curry also set a unique record in NBA history during this game, becoming the first player to achieve such a feat since the league's inception 78 years ago. In the first quarter, Curry started strong, hitting all four of his three-point attempts, scoring 12 points and contributing 3 assists, leading the Warriors to a significant 34-12 lead. Perhaps due to the large point difference, the Warriors became somewhat relaxed. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves launched a scoring spree, with Edwards hitting multiple threes to reduce the gap to 13 points. It's worth noting that the Warriors have been in poor form recently, dropping to 12th place outside the play-in tournament area. However, Curry stepped up at this critical moment, his precise three-point shots piercing through the opposition like sharp swords. After the game, Curry admitted that the team has been at its peak for many years and has full confidence in overcoming any opponent. In…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Nuggets defeat the Magic away from home. Jokic played for 30 minutes, shooting 7-for-9 and 6-for-7 from the free-throw line, scoring 20 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, making 3 steals, and blocking 3 shots. He led the team to avenge the Magic with an all-around performance, clocking out after three quarters while also setting new records, with a plus-minus of +20 on the court. The Nuggets' victory over the Magic secured them their second consecutive win. Jokic once again delivered a triple-double with an all-around performance, living up to his title as the most versatile center in NBA history. The double MVP combination of Jokic and Westbrook played with great chemistry, with the "Six Double Brothers" becoming the engine driving the Nuggets' offense. In today's game, Jokic played the entire 12 minutes of the first quarter, showing a hot offensive form by going 5-for-5 and scoring 12 points while also grabbing 7 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists. Despite his heroic efforts, the Nuggets trailed by 1 point at the end of the first quarter with a score of 28-29; Westbrook scored 5 points and 2 assists in the first quarter. In the second quarter, after trailing by 10 points, Murray provided firepower for the Nuggets. Jokic and Westbrook continued to organize the offense, leading a charge that turned the tide. At halftime, the Nuggets led 54-52. In the first half, Jokic scored 15 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and had 3 assists. During this time, Jokic…

NBA regular season continues to compete, the Lakers host the Nets at home. The Nets experienced a 59-point disaster in the last game, and this incomplete lineup did not show signs of a rebound. Simmons initiated and organized the offense, but unfortunately, the whole team lacked a particularly stable scoring point and could not provide continuous output. Russell came off the bench with poor shooting as well. With Davis absent, the Lakers' offense and defense were greatly affected, struggling to have smooth cooperation, and they played relatively hard. However, with James hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer, the Lakers temporarily led by one point at the end of the first quarter with a score of 24-23. In the second quarter, the Lakers' state slightly improved. They exerted defensive pressure and seized opportunities for transition. Reeves was active with inside drives and outside shots. However, Christie missed frequently and had an icy touch. The team's overall performance was average, and they could only maintain the upper hand due to their opponents' support. The Nets truly took advantage of any opportunity, and their scattered scoring basically maintained the status quo. At halftime, they trailed by six points with a score of 45-51. Returning to the second half of the game, it remained close, with neither team possessing the ability for a decisive burst. It was a difficult and intermittent battle. The Nets, with their incomplete lineup, showed resilience, and the young players fought fiercely, all wanting to seize the rare playing time. The Lakers' shooting dropped to freezing point again, but the only good…

On January 15th, Beijing time, in the home game against the Nuggets, the Mavericks lost to the Nuggets with a score of 99-118. The two teams had just played each other before, and although the Mavericks suffered a reversal, they also showed their strength in the game. This time they met again, with Irving returning, the Mavericks hoped to avenge the Nuggets. This game was crucial for them, as another loss would widen the gap in wins and losses with the Nuggets, who currently lead by 1.5 games. The starting lineup for the Mavericks was Irving, Clay, Marshall, Washington, and Lively, while the Nuggets started with Westbrook, Murray, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, the Nuggets took an early lead with an 11-4 run, followed by Gafford scoring to stabilize the situation. However, the Mavericks struggled, with Murray and Porter making consecutive shots, giving the Nuggets a 10-point lead. After a timeout, Westbrook hit a three-pointer, and Dinwiddie responded with a score. Murray and Porter continued to score, extending the Nuggets' lead to 15 points. In the closing stages, Dinwiddie made a 2+1 and Jokic scored, with Murray helping the Nuggets maintain their advantage, ending the first quarter with a 15-point lead. In the second quarter, Jordan and Gordon helped the Nuggets expand their lead, with Clay hitting a three-pointer at a critical moment. The game went back and forth, with Grimes and Irving hitting three-pointers, allowing the Mavericks to close the gap. However, Murray, Dinwiddie, and Porter followed with three-pointers, and finally, Clay hit another three-pointer, leaving…

Translation of the article content into English: Trey Jamison of the Lakers has spoken out about his debut with the team, in which he played for 14 minutes during a victory. Los Angeles - Due to the fact that NBA two-way contracts do not count against the salary cap, teams are able to rotate players throughout the season. With each team having three two-way contract slots, this has become a good method for evaluating players through repeated trials. The Lakers recently made a change, releasing two-way contract player Quincy Olivari and signing Trey Jamison, who made his debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. With Anthony Davis sidelined, Jackson Hayes entered the starting lineup, making Trey Jamison the default backup center for the Lakers against the Nets. He grabbed 4 rebounds and recorded 2 blocks in over 14 minutes of play. After the game, Jamison discussed why he was somewhat disappointed with his rebounding numbers. "Four rebounds is a bit poor, I should have at least gotten 6 or 7," Jamison said. "I missed some games, but I won't lie, my goal is physicality. To do all the hard things and let others do the easy things. They can score, I'll set screens, I'll grab rebounds, but I have to perform better than tonight." The Lakers have listed both Davis and Hayes as questionable for Sunday's big city matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. If one or both of them are unable to play, Jamison is likely to reassume the role of backup center for the Lakers. Looking back on…

The Los Angeles Clippers have been on a roll recently, with Leonard returning and finding his best shooting form after a few games. The Clippers then went on to win by 59 points in one game and 29 points in another, totaling an 88-point margin of victory in back-to-back games, tying the NBA record for the largest winning margin. Harden, Leonard, and Powell, among other key players, were able to take it easy after playing just three quarters, with Harden excelling in passing and organization, while Leonard and Powell scored easily on offense, making it difficult for opponents to stop them. At 35 years old, averaging 21+6+8, who is the better shooting guard in history between Harden and Wade? ESPN released Harden's statistics for this season (at 35 years old) and compared them to Wade's, asking who is the better shooting guard in history between Harden and Wade? After changing his playing style in recent years, Harden's scoring numbers have indeed dropped significantly compared to his time with the Rockets. However, Harden's current average of 21+6+8 is something that many All-Star guards can't achieve in their entire careers. This season, Harden is averaging 21.4 points + 5.8 rebounds + 8.0 assists + 1.4 steals + 0.6 blocks, with very impressive stats and team records. It's worth noting that Harden's defensive efficiency this season is 106.6, ranking 40th in the league, which is also the best defensive level of his career. Like Westbrook, Harden has transitioned to focus on passing, organizing, assisting, and defense after his transformation. Westbrook's defense has also…