On December 30, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 21-10 Rockets host the 15-14 Heat. Over the past four seasons, the Heat had swept the Rockets in the regular season, earning a reputation as the Rockets' nemesis. Today, the Rockets were eager to end their losing streak against the Heat. Could they do it? The Rockets were without Ison, but Dillon returned to the starting lineup: VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Smith, and Shen Jing. On the Heat side, Butler and Deng Luo were absent, with the starting lineup consisting of Hero, Rozier, Hesmith, Love, and Adebayo. In the first quarter, Smith hit a 3+1, while Love responded with two free throws. VanVleet and Shen Jing scored five points in a row, giving the Rockets a 9-2 lead. Love scored on an offensive rebound, and Jalen Green responded with three free throws, extending the Rockets' lead to eight points. Adebayo, Hero, Rozier, and Hesmith went on a 12-0 run, allowing the Heat to take a four-point lead. Shen Jing tied the score, but Rozier and Hero scored, to which Dillon responded with five points in a row, giving the Rockets a one-point lead. Hero scored again, but Adams and Whitmore responded, putting the Rockets up by two points. Jovic and Rozier then took the lead by four points, ending the first quarter with the Heat leading 31-27. In the second quarter, Thompson and Whitmore dunked, while Jovic and Rozier responded, keeping the Heat's lead at four points. Shen Jing scored four points in a row, to which Jovic…

The Houston Rockets suffered a 100-104 defeat against the Miami Heat, not only marking their second consecutive loss but also bringing their record against the Heat to an unfortunate 0-9. This losing streak began on February 11, 2021, when they lost 94-101 to the Heat, and has continued up to December 30, 2024, with the Rockets failing to secure a single victory against the Heat. Following today's game, the Heat have completed a four-season sweep against the Rockets. The teams will meet once more this season on March 22, 2025, with the Rockets facing an uphill battle as they prepare to challenge the Heat away from home. It seems that a tenth consecutive defeat is all but inevitable. Why is this happening? The Rockets seem to be under some sort of bloodline suppression when facing teams like the Golden State Warriors and the Miami Heat. To make matters worse, a conflict erupted in the final quarter of today's game, resulting in the ejection of four Rockets players and two from the Heat. What adds insult to injury is the taunting from Tyler Herro. With just 35 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Herro mockingly told the entire Rockets team, "You go home bro, you lost. You lost." It's worth noting that today's game was at the Rockets' home court, yet they were ridiculed by Herro, telling them to go home. This is extremely frustrating for the Rockets. What's most critical is that Herro managed to show off his skills, leaving the Rockets with no means to retaliate. In today's game,…

The overall landscape of the Western Conference is becoming increasingly interesting two months into the regular season. The Thunder are firmly in first place, with Alexander and Jiewei's bottom-up capabilities ranking among the best; the Pelicans are also stable at the bottom, unable to win after Ingram went down, and they have turned around to prepare for rebuilding, but it's a pipe dream to rely on Zion Williamson and McCollum to exchange for rebuilding assets. In the middle of the big melee zone, the Grizzlies, Rockets, and Mavericks are fighting for second place, while the Clippers are gradually stabilizing in fifth place in the West. The big melee corps behind them includes many giants, such as the Lakers, who always bring hope when fans are desperate, and pour cold water when fans are looking forward. At the Nuggets, as Jokic said, "We're playing so badly, but we're still seventh in the West, which is pretty good." The most embarrassing thing is still the two championship-level giants, one is the Suns, who started 8-1 and topped the Western Conference, then 7-14, all the way down to tenth in the West, Durant is not there, the team is hard to win; Booker is not there, the Suns are also hard to win, I really don't know where the nearly 400millionspentwent?It′sverysimple,inthebattlewiththeMavericks,whenDurantscored35pointsinvain,his400 million spent went? It's very simple, in the battle with the Mavericks, when Durant scored 35 points in vain, his 400millionspentwent?It′sverysimple,inthebattlewiththeMavericks,whenDurantscored35pointsinvain,his50 million partner Beal only got 11 points out of 18 shots. What's even more annoying is actually the Warriors. On the…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with the mid-season trade window opening up, as all 30 teams seek opportunities to adjust their rosters and strive towards their set goals for the season! The Brooklyn Nets made significant moves during the offseason, acquiring a first-round pick in 2025, with their intentions to tank being clear to everyone. However, the Nets took an unexpected approach at the start of the season, maintaining their position in the play-in tournament zone for a long time, gradually drifting away from the Flag Cup. It's not that the Nets have earned respect, but rather they "lost" at the starting line, as the saying goes: taking one step forward isn't necessarily happiness, while taking one step back is destined for loneliness! Facing reality, the Nets have made bold moves, becoming disruptors in the league! Goodbye Schroder, the Nets give the Warriors a big gift Rewind to half a month ago, when the Nets were on a winning streak and momentum was strong, yet they quickly completed a major trade involving Schroder, gifting the Warriors a significant package. The specifics of the deal are as follows: The Nets sent out Schroder + a second-round pick in 2025 (from the Heat) in exchange for the Warriors' Melton + a second-round pick in 2026 (from the Hawks) + a second-round pick in 2028 (from the Hawks) + their own second-round pick in 2029! Schroder, the World Cup MVP, played 23 games for the Nets this new season, averaging 18.4 points + 3 rebounds + 6.6 assists + 1.1 steals,…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Rockets lose to the Heat 104-110. In the final moments of the game, a large-scale conflict erupted on the court, with Amon and Herro engaging in a wrestling match. Rozier and Jalen Green also joined the fray, leading to a brawl between both teams. Ultimately, six players were ejected from the game due to this conflict. With 35.7 seconds remaining in the game, Amon and Herro were jostling for position during Rozier's sideline inbound pass. The argument escalated quickly into a physical altercation, with Amon tackling Herro to the ground. Rozier rushed onto the court and took down Amon, while Jalen Green joined the fight, creating a chaotic scene. Both teams' players and coaching staff surrounded them. After the fight was broken up, Amon and Herro continued to exchange insults, as did Green and Rozier. Udoka was ejected first for insulting the referee, followed by a Rockets assistant coach. After the conflict was resolved and while waiting for the ruling, Herro taunted the Rockets' bench with laughter and shouted, "Go home, guys, you lost, you've already lost." The referees reviewed multiple angles of the incident and decided to eject Herro, Rozier, Jalen Green, and Amon from the game. Including Rockets head coach Udoka and assistant coach Sullivan, a total of six people were ejected due to the conflict. Prior to the conflict, Rockets player VanVleet committed a five-second violation on an inbound pass and argued with the referee that he had called a timeout. During the exchange, he bumped…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA league brought a piece of heavy news. The Los Angeles Lakers made a big move before the trade deadline, completing a weighty major trade. Multiple sources revealed that the Lakers and the Nets have reached a trade, as follows: The Lakers acquired Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton; The Nets acquired D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks (2027, 2030, 2031, all from the Lakers). The Lakers' acquisition of Finney-Smith not only marks the Lakers' first strike in the offensive horn before the trade deadline this season but also brings a significant boost to the team. Although Finney-Smith is not a big-name star player, he is undoubtedly a treasure-type player. This player has excellent shooting ability, with a three-point shooting rate exceeding 40%, and also has above-average defensive capabilities, making him an elite 3D wing. Through this trade, the Lakers have made a huge gain. After the trade was completed, NBA insider Shams commented, "The Lakers have acquired the versatile 3D player Finney-Smith, who has a career three-point shooting rate of 44%. The Lakers have also made their salary more flexible, saving $15 million in luxury tax. In return, the Nets have gained draft picks and can also clear salary space (Russell's expiring contract)." After this trade, the Lakers' total salary for this season is 3.5millionawayfromthesecondrichestline,whilebeforethistrade,theirtotalsalarywasonly3.5 million away from the second richest line, while before this trade, their total salary was only 3.5millionawayfromthesecondrichestline,whilebeforethistrade,theirtotalsalarywasonly3,000 away from the second richest line. Overall, the Lakers have completed an outstanding trade. No wonder after the trade was…

In a recent game, the Lakers' 21-year-old rising star, Christie, once again demonstrated his remarkable basketball talent. He set a solid offensive tone for the team with two accurate three-pointers at the start of the game and further consolidated the team's lead with an inspiring three-pointer in the crucial moments. Throughout the game, Christie also excelled defensively, impressively restricting Fox. He played a total of 32 minutes, shooting 8 times and making 5 shots, including 3 out of 5 three-pointers and perfect free throws, ultimately contributing a comprehensive stat line of 16 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block without any turnovers. Christie's outstanding performance is undoubtedly the best response to the Lakers management's decision to offer him a four-year, $32 million contract. Although his performance in October and November at the beginning of the season had raised some doubts, as the games progressed, he gradually found his role and positioning. Not only did he become more stable defensively, but he also showed a bolder and more confident side offensively, successfully transitioning from a potential new star to a 3D player. It is worth mentioning that Christie has scored 17 points, 16 points, and 16 points in the last three games, becoming an indispensable offensive force in the Lakers' starting lineup. In the Christmas Day game, he contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, helping the team narrowly defeat the Warriors 115-113. After the game, Christie said, "We hope to continue this momentum into our next games, especially when we play at home against the Cavaliers…

Translation: Suddenly, it seems not so sudden. The Lakers and the Nets have completed a major 5-for-2 trade, exchanging Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks (27th, 30th, and 31st) for Smith and Milton. This marks the second time Russell has been traded from the Lakers to Brooklyn. The first time was in 2017, where he played for the Nets during the 2017-2019 seasons and was even selected for the All-Star team in 2019. Coincidentally, this season's Nets are in a similar situation to 2017, both in a stage of rebuilding. Russell's return may rejuvenate his career for the nth time, while also padding his stats as he enters a contract year. However, there were rumors that the Nets might buy out Russell's contract, but journalist Scotto responded that this was not the case. After completing this trade, the Lakers saved $15 million in luxury tax, making their salary cap more flexible. Of course, new addition Smith is no mere add-on; he is a capable player, aged 31 and standing at 2.01 meters tall. He averages 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this season, with a 43.5% shooting rate for an average of 2.4 three-pointers. Shams refers to him as an all-around 3D player. To put it this way, the Grizzlies, currently second in the West, were also very interested in Smith. They offered the Nets a strictly protected first-round pick, along with Konchar and Kennard, but ultimately, as mentioned above, the Lakers' offer was more appealing to the Nets. It's easy to see how sought-after Smith is,…

Last Year's Coach of the Year, Fired This Season for Criticizing Team Leader! Kerr is Disappointed! The core players of a team have an important tactical position and team voice, after all, they are the important guarantee of the team's record and box office, so the leader of each team must be well taken care of. Offending the team leader really doesn't have any good results to eat, and this is what a coach has taught everyone. The Kings fired head coach Mike Brown. Before his arrival, the Kings were not in an ideal situation, but the work done by Brown and his team was obvious to all, and it was unexpected that he was fired so quickly. According to American media analysis, the main reason for Brown's dismissal may be that he criticized star player Fox after the Kings were tragically defeated by the Pistons. He said after the game that the last defense was to let the players foul quickly, rather than give three points, but the players did not execute according to his arrangements. It was unexpected that he was fired like this, which is indeed surprising. Mike Brown began coaching the Kings in 2022, leading the Kings to a record of 48 wins and 34 losses in the 2022-23 season, with a winning rate of 58.5%, ranking third in the West and seventh in the league, helping the Kings reach the playoffs after 16 years. This is also the first time the Kings have made it to the playoffs since 2006, greatly boosting the morale and…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Atlanta Hawks visiting the Toronto Raptors. The Hawks were on a three-game winning streak, high in morale; while the Raptors were on a nine-game losing streak, struggling. The game started with the Hawks taking an early lead and building a double-digit advantage, which the Raptors only managed to reduce to single digits towards the end of the second quarter. In the second half, Trae Young took charge of both scoring and organizing, leading the Hawks to score 40 points in the third quarter and extend the lead to over 20 points. In the final quarter, the Raptors attempted a comeback, but the Hawks maintained control of the game. Ultimately, the Hawks won convincingly with a score of 136-107. The Raptors boasted an enviable group of tall forwards, with obvious advantages in the paint. Throughout the game, the Raptors outrebounded the Hawks 52-40 and outscored them in the paint 54-46. However, the Raptors' tactics could not defeat the Hawks, who played with a fluid offense that was faster, steadier, and more accurate. The Hawks scored 30 fast-break points compared to the Raptors' 10, had 22 steals (the highest in the league in the last three years), forced 31 turnovers from the Raptors, and scored 30 points off those turnovers. Additionally, the Hawks shot 18 three-pointers at a 40% rate, while the Raptors shot only 7 out of 24 three-point attempts, with a meager 29.2% success rate. The Hawks' victory was comprehensive, with Trae Young demonstrating the power of a…