NBA regular season, Thunder 120-114 Pacers, Rockets 128-111 Pelicans, Grizzlies 155-126 Raptors, let's take a look at the Western Conference standings. The Thunder defeated the Pacers to win their ninth consecutive victory. Alexander once again proved his abilities with a powerful performance, scoring 45 points. With his outstanding skills, he single-handedly led the team forward, securing a stable first-place position with a record of 24 wins and 5 losses. The Rockets overcame the Pelicans to celebrate their fourth consecutive victory. Coach Wu is no longer stubborn, allowing Whitmore to come off the bench. Whitmore was very competitive, shooting 9 for 16 to score 27 points, once again proving his strength. Jalen Green also performed impressively, scoring 30 points without any turnovers, which is quite rare in a game. With this four-game winning streak, they are ranked second. The Grizzlies crushed the Raptors by 29 points, with a record of 21 wins and 10 losses, placing them third. The Grizzlies have a formidable lineup, from starters to substitutes, everyone contributes when they step onto the court. A total of 8 players scored in double figures, showcasing their terrifying strength. Especially Morant, who plays with great flair but has the drawback of being prone to injuries. After looking at the standings, let's consider the Rockets' upcoming schedule. A tough stretch of games is on the horizon, and I estimate that it will be difficult for the Rockets to maintain their second-place position. They are about to face the Timberwolves back-to-back, with a 50% chance of winning. They will also challenge the Heat,…

On December 28th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Clippers defeated the Warriors 102-92 to secure their second consecutive victory. This marks the third time this season that the Clippers have defeated the Warriors, extending their winning streak across seasons to six games. In this match, Stephen Curry, the core player of the Warriors, was rested. The Warriors led by 2 points in the first quarter, but the Clippers overtook them in the second quarter and extended their lead to 19 points by the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Warriors managed to reduce the gap to 3 points at one point, but Harden's crucial attack and pass widened the margin again, followed by two successful free throws to seal the victory. The Clippers have now returned to the top six in the Western Conference standings, while the Warriors have fallen out of the top ten. Before the game, Harden embraced John Hao, the Chinese student who is battling illness, once again. It seems that Harden had invited this Chinese student to watch the game, showcasing his warm-hearted nature. In the opening moments, Harden blocked Hield's three-pointer and also made a successful breakthrough, scoring 2 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, and 1 block in the first quarter, despite the Clippers' poor offensive efficiency which left them trailing by 2 points. In the second quarter, Harden provided an assist for Zubac's dunk and then hit a step-back three-pointer. In just 6 minutes, he scored 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist, helping the Clippers…

The NBA regular season has been underway for over two months, and the league's landscape is wild with a touch of chaos. So far, only two teams in the league have a winning percentage above 80%, namely the Cavaliers and Thunder; there are also two teams with a winning percentage above 70%, namely the Rockets and Celtics; three teams have a winning percentage above 60%, namely the Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Knicks; and as many as 11 teams have a winning percentage between 50% and 60%, including the Nuggets, Lakers, Clippers, Suns, Timberwolves, Warriors, Spurs, Magic, Bucks, Heat, and Hawks. The Golden State Warriors are stuck in the play-in tournament zone and cannot escape. Rather than saying that the Wild West is getting more competitive, it might be more accurate to say that their own strength is not strong enough. The 36-year-old Curry is tired and struggling, and the Warriors' prospects are not optimistic! In the season so far, the Warriors have achieved a record of 15 wins and 14 losses, tied with the Suns and Timberwolves (both at 15 wins and 14 losses), temporarily ranking 10th in the West, just 0.5 games ahead of the 11th-ranked Spurs (15 wins and 15 losses), and 1.5 games behind the 5th-ranked Nuggets (17 wins and 13 losses), the 6th-ranked Lakers (17 wins and 13 losses), and the 7th-ranked Clippers (17 wins and 13 losses). In short, the Warriors have a pack of wolves in front of them and ferocious tigers behind them, and the outcome of every game is crucial! Unfortunately for the…

On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a focus on the Western Conference as the Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves. Prior to the game, the Rockets had a record of 21 wins and 9 losses, ranking second in the West, while the Timberwolves had 15 wins and 14 losses, ranking ninth in the West. The Rockets were led by Jalen Green and Shen Jing, while the Timberwolves were led by Edwards and Randle. The two teams had met once this season, with the Rockets narrowly winning 117-111 on the road. This time, the game returned to the Rockets' home court. Who would win the game? Let's wait and see. After four quarters of play, the Rockets lost 112-113 to the Timberwolves. The Rockets' player ratings: 3 perfect scores, 4 passes, 3 slumps! Game Preview: Before the game, the Rockets had a regular-season record of 21 wins and 9 losses, which is quite good for the season so far. They are currently on a four-game winning streak. So far this season, the team averages 113.4 points per game, ranking 12th in the league, allowing 106.5 points per game, ranking third in the league, and averaging 49.7 rebounds per game, ranking first in the league. It can be seen that the team's defensive ability is good, and they also do well in rebounding. The team just won big against the Pelicans on the road yesterday, so physical allocation will be an issue for the Rockets in this back-to-back game. Additionally, the performance of Jalen Green and VanVleet…

On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers hosting the Warriors. With Curry absent, the Warriors struggled offensively, scoring only 62 points in three quarters and narrowing the gap in the final quarter but ultimately failing to hold on. In the end, the Warriors lost 92-102 to the Clippers, suffering their third consecutive defeat. In the first quarter, Zubac started with a two-handed dunk, Davis also scored under the basket, and then both teams were locked in a tug-of-war, with neither team's offensive state being particularly good. Wiggins hit a three-pointer, Dunn responded in kind. The two teams traded blows on the offensive end, with Zubac scoring inside, and the Clippers once led 17-12. However, Schroder hit a jumper, Moody countered with a dunk, and the Clippers' offense faltered, with Kuminga making two free throws to take the lead. Harden made his first basket with a put-back, and Pozhemska hit a three-pointer, giving the Warriors a 21-19 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Dunn broke through for a score, Kuminga dunked with both hands, Powell broke through repeatedly for points, and the Clippers regained the initiative by scoring continuously. Li Kai hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, Hield also made a three-pointer, Kofi responded, and the two teams were again locked in a tug-of-war. Just as the Clippers were about to pull away, Kuminga dunked to keep up, Pozhemska hit a three-pointer, and the Warriors took the lead again at 41-40. Harden hit a three-pointer in response, Kofi…

On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's game, the young Houston Rockets played at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before this game, the Rockets were ranked second in the West. The two teams had met once before, with the Rockets defeating the Timberwolves in that game. In today's match, the Rockets were without their two main players, Dillon and Ethan, while the Timberwolves hoped to complete their revenge on the Rockets' home court. In the first quarter, the Rockets started strong with a 9-3 lead and quickly took the lead. The Timberwolves responded with 7 consecutive points to overtake the score. The two teams then engaged in a tightly contested battle with the lead changing hands. Edwards' buzzer-beating counterattack helped them end the first quarter with a 1-point lead over the Rockets. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves unleashed their outside shooting, with DiVincenzo and Edwards continuously hitting three-pointers, giving the Timberwolves a double-digit lead. The Rockets attempted to close the gap, but at halftime, they trailed the Timberwolves by 5 points. After halftime, the Timberwolves' offense suddenly stalled, with Edwards scoring only 1 point in the third quarter. The Rockets' defense began to show results, as the Timberwolves failed to score more than 20 points in the quarter, allowing the Rockets to quickly take the lead. In the fourth quarter, the Rockets maintained a lead of over 10 points. After Xiao Smith hit two consecutive three-pointers, the Rockets had extended their lead to 15 points over the Timberwolves. However, the game took an unexpected…

Translation of the content: Today, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers on the road and ultimately suffered a loss without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. It was expected that Dennis Schroder might have a breakout game given Curry's absence, but Schroder did not step up to help the team score. He finished the game with only 7 points, shooting 3-of-11 from the field and 0-of-6 from beyond the arc. Additionally, he was benched by Coach Steve Kerr in the final quarter and played only 24 minutes in total. Schroder has played several games with the Warriors since joining the team, but he seems to be struggling to adapt, with consistently poor performances in recent matches. The Warriors had hoped that Schroder, as a strong ball-handler, could change their current situation, but it appears to be a case of "changing the soup but not the medicine." Schroder is finding it difficult to become the second primary ball-handler after Curry. In today's game, this role was not filled by Schroder or Andrew Wiggins, but by Jonathan Kuminga. However, all fans are well aware that Kuminga is not a stable player. While he may have a good performance in one game, when opponents target him defensively, his lack of consistent shooting ability makes it hard for him to score efficiently every game. This means that the Warriors currently have several unstable points: Wiggins is inconsistent, Kuminga is inconsistent, and now Schroder is also inconsistent. The Warriors have once again fallen into their previous predicament, with their biggest weakness…

On December 28, 2024, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors at home with a score of 102-92. Despite both teams missing key players, the Clippers secured victory with their stable team performance and multiple scoring points. Here is a review of the game's highlights and seven undeniable facts. Game Review: Clippers Blossom Everywhere, Warriors Fail to Turn the Tide First Quarter: A Tug-of-War Start After the game started, both teams quickly entered the state. Zubac scored first in the paint, and Wiggins responded for the Warriors through mid-to-long-range shooting. Both sides missed multiple attacks, but the Clippers gradually widened the gap through Dunn's breakthroughs and Powell's counterattacks. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led 21-19. Second Quarter: Clippers Establish an Advantage Entering the second quarter, the Clippers launched an offensive climax, with Powell and Zubac continuously scoring under the basket, and the team gradually expanded the point difference. Although the Warriors once narrowed the point difference through Hield and Li Kaili's three-pointers, the Clippers maintained the lead with Kofi's three-pointer and Dunn's stable output. At halftime, the Clippers led 49-43. Third Quarter: Clippers Secure Victory After the start of the second half, the Clippers significantly increased their defensive intensity, forcing the Warriors into multiple turnovers. Zubac continued to score in the paint, and Powell helped the Clippers further expand their lead by breaking through. The Warriors once tried to catch up through Kuminga's personal breakthrough, but failed to form an effective counterattack. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers had…

In the NBA, a basketball arena filled with passion and glory, every dunk and three-point shot by the players stirs the hearts of countless fans. However, beneath this dazzling starlight, there is an undeniable force quietly influencing these warriors on the court - the Kardashian family. This family, with its unique charm and omnipresent influence, has become a distinctive landscape in the emotional lives of NBA players. The Kardashian family, a name renowned in both the American entertainment and sports circles, seems to have a natural magnetism that attracts NBA players. From Kim Kardashian to Khloe Kardashian, and down to the younger Kendall Jenner, they have established intricate connections with numerous NBA players, as if the entire NBA league is under their spell. Kim Kardashian, the second sister of the Kardashian family, once made headlines with her marriage story. Her brief marriage to former NBA player Kris Humphries not only cost $20 million but also ended after just 72 days. Behind this marriage, beyond the ostentatious display of wealth, lies Kim Kardashian's pursuit of freedom and love. She conceived a child with rapper Kanye West while her divorce proceedings were still unresolved, further demonstrating her rebellious and independent spirit. Khloe Kardashian, the third sister in the family, has an equally colorful romantic history. She has been involved with four NBA players, including Rashad McCants, Lamar Odom, James Harden, and Tristan Thompson. Although her marriage to Odom was short-lived, she bore a daughter with Thompson, the only offspring left by an NBA player within the Kardashian family. Khloe Kardashian's beauty may…

As we approach the end of December, the 2024-25 NBA regular season has completed just over a quarter of its schedule. During this period, the Golden State Warriors have experienced significant ups and downs in their performance. In the recently concluded Christmas Day game, the Warriors fell short against the Lakers with a score of 113-115. Statistics show that in their last 14 games, the Warriors have only managed 3 wins and 11 losses, compared to their strong start of the season where they won 12 out of their first 15 games. Their next game will be an away match against the Clippers (the Warriors are currently 0-2 against the Clippers this year), and another loss would mirror their season-opening record of 12-3 with a dismal 3-12. The Warriors' recent poor form is somewhat attributed to their tactics being more thoroughly analyzed by opponents. Steve Kerr's player selection and strategic decisions have often been criticized by fans. They argue that Kerr is too stubborn and inflexible, overly trusting certain players, which has led to the team struggling. Examples include Kerr's rotation of 13 players, his three-guard tactic, and his blind trust in Bjelica, all of which have been points of contention. Another point of confusion for fans is Kerr's apparent lack of trust in Otto Porter Jr. During the offseason, Porter joined the Golden State Warriors through a sign-and-trade deal, signing a three-year contract worth $27 million. Last season, he was a key rotational player for the Timberwolves, performing exceptionally well. Logically, his addition should have significantly helped and improved…