Today's NBA regular season continues with the Rockets hosting the Heat in what promises to be an intense matchup. Indeed, it's very intense, so much so that it almost comes to blows. In the first quarter, the Heat slightly have the upper hand. After putting an end to the Butler trade rumors, they are working hard to get back on track, and it seems to be paying off with a score of 31-27 in their favor. In the second quarter, the Rockets attempt a comeback. They are after all the second in the West before the game, and they do have the strength, but the effect is not obvious, and they still trail at halftime. After changing sides for the second half, the Rockets take the lead, at one point leading the Heat by nearly 10 points, looking like they're going to defend their home court. But in the fourth quarter, the Rockets fail to hold off the Heat's counterattack. In the final moments, they tie the game but can't hold onto the key shots, ultimately losing 100-104 and letting the Heat escape. In the closing moments of the fourth quarter, the Rockets repeatedly commit sideline violations. VanVleet, as a veteran, makes such a mistake, which is confusing. Furthermore, VanVleet also confronts the referee and is called for a technical foul, resulting in his immediate ejection from the game. Do you think that's all? This is when the real drama begins. VanVleet is still frustrated when Herro suddenly gets into a verbal altercation with Amen Thompson, and the two engage…

This season's NBA has seen many surprising teams, such as the Rockets ranking in the top 3 of the Western Conference and the Cavaliers consistently holding the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference, both exceeding expectations. At the same time, there are also many disappointing teams, such as the Bucks who kept losing at the beginning of the season and the Kings who have already fired their coach Mike Brown, whose performances were too abstract and embarrassing. However, when it comes to the team with the biggest ups and downs this season, the Golden State Warriors undoubtedly deserve the title. They ranked first in the West with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses after the first 15 regular season games, but now that 30 games have passed, the Warriors' record has come to 15 wins and 15 losses, falling out of the top 10 in the West. Joining the Warriors for 13 million, not fitting in with the Golden State philosophy, the trade has put you in an awkward position. A month ago, Warriors fans were still calling for a championship run, trying to replicate the miracle of 2022. However, in just a short month, media and fans have started to wonder if this Warriors team will miss the playoffs for another consecutive season. On one hand, the competition in the West is indeed fierce, but on the other hand, the Warriors' recent poor performance has been suffocating and frustrating. In such a volatile emotional state, no one can find their place, especially the Warriors management. In…

Today, the Rockets hosted the Heat at home, with Ethan, Tate, Butler, and Deng Luo all sitting out. The Rockets' starting lineup was VanVleet, Green, Shen Jing, Smith, and Dillon; while the Heat's starting lineup was Rozier, Love, Herro, Adebayo, and Hayes. In the first quarter, Smith hit a 3+1, Jalen Green assisted VanVleet with a three-pointer, and he also drew a three-point foul, giving the Rockets a 12-4 lead. However, Adebayo scored consecutively, and Herro hit a three-pointer from outside, as the Heat responded with a 9-0 run to take the lead. After that, both sides exchanged scores, and after a tie at 18, they entered a timeout. Returning to the game, the Heat double-teamed the ball-handler, putting great pressure on the Rockets. Fortunately, Adams grabbed consecutive offensive rebounds, allowing Dillon to score 5 points in a row, helping the Rockets regain the lead and force a timeout from the Heat. After the timeout, the Rockets' offense stalled, and Rozier hit a buzzer-beating jumper, ending the first quarter with the Heat leading 31-27 by 4 points. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Shen Jing scored consecutively in the paint, and Armoni Brooks dunked and assisted White Mage to level the score. However, the Heat also made a 3+1, and Herro quickly stabilized the situation. The two teams were evenly matched, and after Adebayo returned, he helped the Heat slightly extend their lead to 6 points. Dillon hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and Shen Jing scored in the paint, but Jalen Green missed several shots after…

Next year, in 2025, the '75 Trio' will gradually enter their fifties. Currently, these three veterans still stand among the top players, with Rocket O'Sullivan ranked 3rd in the world, Golden Left Hand Williams ranked 6th, and Wizard Higgins ranked 14th. The question of when the '75 Trio' will retire and who will be the first to do so is a topic that many fans have long been concerned about. Recently, British media "Metro" published an article in which Stephen Hendry and Mark Williams exchanged their views. This article is a brief translation of the report. Firstly, Old Ma excluded himself from the list of potential first retirees. He said: "It won't be me, I'm far from it." Old Ma declared that he would not retire before being demoted; even if demoted, he would continue to participate in amateur competitions. Hendry believes that the first to retire will be O'Sullivan. Hendry said: "Regardless of competitive level, the rocket now makes too much money, I don't know if his competitive spirit is still there, I don't know." Old Ma basically agrees that the rocket may be the first to retire. Old Ma thinks that if the rocket cannot continue to win as before, he will not be able to accept the situation of constantly losing. Then, Old Ma gave the rocket a wave of praise, saying: "Even now, if he keeps playing, he is still the best player in the world. Even with Trump's current performance, if the rocket participates in every game and plays at his best, he is undoubtedly…

On December 30th, Beijing time, a total of 6 NBA games were played, involving the Rockets, Grizzlies, Thunder, Spurs, and Timberwolves. As a result, the Western Conference has become chaotic, which can be summarized as follows: The Lakers have received big gifts, the top spot has achieved an 11-game winning streak, and the Warriors have overtaken the Spurs. The Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 130-106, with Morant absent. This game was completely one-sided, with the Thunder winning the second quarter by 23 points, and the Grizzlies collapsing in the second half. In terms of data, Alexander scored 35 points with 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 blocks on 14 of 19 shooting, truly aiming for the MVP. Jalen Williams had 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Currently, the Thunder has won 11 consecutive games, leading the Grizzlies behind them by a whopping 5.0 games. It is basically impossible for the Thunder to be surpassed, not to mention that Holmgren has yet to return. According to NBA's big data statistics, the 11-game winning streak is the second-longest in Thunder history. They achieved a 12-game winning streak in the 12-13 season, which was still the era of Durant and Westbrook. Alexander has performed at an MVP level this season, averaging 30.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.2 blocks with a 51% shooting percentage. His main opponent in the MVP race is Jokic, but Jokic's record is at a disadvantage, and the league may experience aesthetic fatigue, so Alexander has a high probability of winning the MVP. The Rockets narrowly…

Certainly! Here is the translation of the article content into English: Continue writing, I've always wanted to write about Harden, Wade, and Kobe. After all, these three are the greatest top scorers in the NBA besides Jordan. Harden is also 35 years old this season, so let's take a look at some data from these three players at this age. 35-year-old Harden Harden was selected as the third pick in the 2009 draft. The 2009 season indeed produced many star-level players, such as Curry, DeRozan, and Harden. He won the Sixth Man of the Year award with the Thunder and reached his peak with the Rockets, where he won scoring titles, assist titles, and MVP awards. Up to now, with the Clippers, due to Leonard's absence, it can be said that the Clippers have been carried forward by Harden alone, reaching the 7th rank in the West, which is an acceptable record. This season, he averages 22.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. So far, Harden has entered the twilight of his career, and it will be difficult for him to win a championship in the future. 35-year-old Wade Wade retired at the age of 37. In the later seasons, Wade's decline was visible to the naked eye. At his peak, Wade was truly invincible, especially during the 2006 season when he led the team to a championship on his own, although he had O'Neal, who was already on the decline, averaging only 13.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. Throughout his career, he won 3 championships, 1…

The final moments of the game between the Warriors and the Suns were incredibly exciting. With just 1 minute and 59 seconds left in the game, the score was tied at 101:101. This match was as important as a playoff game, with both teams entering the contest ranked 10th and 11th in the Western Conference. The Warriors, playing back-to-back games, had rested Curry and Green in their previous game to focus on this crucial positioning battle. A victory in this game was worth double for both sides. The Suns had possession, with Jones quickly bringing the ball up the court. Schroder stood in front of him to defend. Jones reached the left 45-degree three-point line, where Durant provided a screen. Jones used the screen to break towards the basket, with Green coming over to help defend. Jones lobbed the ball high into the air, aiming for Plumlee under the basket to attempt a dunk. Kuminga tried to intercept the ball mid-air to prevent Plumlee from scoring, but the referee blew the whistle, indicating a foul on Kuminga. Almost all the Warriors players simultaneously raised their fingers, hoping the coaching staff would challenge the call. Green, Curry, and Kuminga all requested that Kerr challenge the decision, and Kerr promptly requested a review. After careful replay examination, the referees upheld the original call, awarding Plumlee two free throws, which he made, restoring the Suns' two-point lead. It was then the Warriors' turn to attack. Schroder slowly brought the ball up the court, with Kuminga receiving it before quickly passing to Green at…

The NBA mid-season trade market appears calm on the surface but is actually filled with undercurrents, as all 30 teams have their own needs, whether it's to strengthen and upgrade their rosters for a championship run or to dismantle and tank for the Flagg Cup. Prior to this, the Warriors and Nets had already completed a major Schroder trade, with stars from various teams such as Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls, Joe Harris and DeAndre Jordan from the Nets, Thomas Bryant and Kyle Kuzma from the Wizards, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell from the Jazz, Deandre Ayton and Jerami Grant from the Blazers, and Jimmy Butler from the Heat all involved in trade rumors! Today, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets completed a major 5-for-2 trade at lightning speed! According to NBA insider Shams Charania, multiple sources revealed that the Lakers and Nets completed a major trade centered around D'Angelo Russell and Finney-Smith. The details of the trade are as follows: The Lakers sent Russell, Lewis, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2030 second-round pick, and a 2031 second-round pick to the Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton. Subsequently, the Nets officially announced the trade, welcoming Russell back to Brooklyn and Lewis to the team! Overall, this is a mutually beneficial trade that benefits both sides. The Lakers undoubtedly made a killing in this deal, acquiring Finney-Smith without giving up a first-round pick! Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka had previously stated: "We need 30 games to evaluate our roster!" Now, after 31 games, the Lakers have…

On December 3rd, Beijing time, the Lakers traded for Smith, not only failing to profit but incurring significant losses? The No. 1 commentator, Suqun, revealed the reason, stating that Valanciunas will no longer be joining. After the Lakers completed a blockbuster trade, officially acquiring Finney Smith and Milton, many believed the Lakers had made a great deal. Finney Smith is an incredibly skilled player with strong fighting ability, undoubtedly a top-tier 3D player. Previously, championship contenders like the Grizzlies and Mavericks were pursuing him, given his 43% three-point shooting accuracy and defensive capabilities from the 1st to the 5th position. Although he isn't particularly adept at dribbling, it's unnecessary when playing alongside LeBron, as James will pass all the balls to him. He just needs to hit those open three-pointers and play defense. Now that this move has been completed, everyone believes the Lakers have made a huge profit. However, there is a differing opinion from Suqun, the No. 1 commentator in Chinese basketball. Suqun stated that while Finney Smith's arrival certainly strengthens the Lakers' defense, it also comes with significant luxury tax pressure. More importantly, with Smith's arrival, Valanciunas will no longer be joining, according to Suqun, which could mean the Lakers are actually losing out. Suqun's view is that since Smith's arrival, the Lakers want to strengthen their defense, but they are also under considerable luxury tax pressure. Smith's contract is 55millionover4years,withonly55 million over 4 years, with only 55millionover4years,withonly14.92 million in salary this season, while Russell's salary this year is 18.7million.Therefore,bytradingRussellaway,theLakerssavedafull18.7 million. Therefore, by trading Russell away, the…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season continued, with the Houston Rockets hosting the Miami Heat. Surprisingly, the Rockets have suffered eight consecutive losses against the Heat, failing to defeat them in four consecutive seasons, which is currently the longest losing streak against any team in the league. It's worth noting that before this season, the Rockets had just ended a 15-game losing streak against the Warriors and a 9-game losing streak against the Pacers. Obviously, the current Rockets are quietly rising, despite controversies over the positioning of Jalen Green and Shen Jing. However, the emergence of new stars Ethan and Amen Thompson has brought many surprises to the team and raised their defense to a new level. However, the Rockets' weaknesses are still obvious, as the team lacks a superstar who can deliver the decisive blow in critical moments. As a result, ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps revealed that many people within the league believe Houston will be the top contender for the next major trade involving star players. Coincidentally, the Heat are currently embroiled in trade rumors about their star player Butler, according to reporter Shams, who reported that Butler has decided to leave the Heat. However, Miami officials still insist they will not trade Butler, which also reflects the locker room conflict issues within the Heat. Before the game, ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's match, with the Rockets having a high win probability of 74.6%, while the Heat's win probability was only 25.4%. Obviously, ESPN is very optimistic that…