Victory! Murray with 30+7+8, Jokic's triple-double, Westbrook is amazing, the Western Conference landscape changes On January 18, 2025, Beijing time, the 20-win and 19-loss Heat hosted the 24-win and 16-loss Nuggets. Butler returned for the Heat, while Jokic and Gordon also returned together for the Nuggets. With both teams' core players present, who would win this battle? The Heat's starting lineup was Herro + Deng Luo + Butler + Hayesmith + Adebayor, while Gordon came off the bench for the Nuggets, with the starting lineup being Westbrook + Murray + Braun + Porter + Jokic. In the first quarter, Adebayor dunked, Murray responded with a three-pointer, Herro made a layup, and Murray, Jokic, and Porter scored 7 points in a row, giving the Nuggets a 10-4 lead. Butler cut through for a dunk, and Murray and Braun added another 4 points, extending the Nuggets' lead to 8 points. Herro made a layup, Westbrook responded with a three-pointer, and the Nuggets led by 17-8, forcing a timeout from the Heat. After the timeout, Westbrook made a layup, and the gap widened to 11 points. Herro, Adebayor, and Harkless narrowed the gap to 4 points, but Jokic and Westbrook extended it back to 11 points. After the timeout, Jovic scored 5 points in a row, and the first quarter ended with the Nuggets leading 30-24. In the second quarter, Strasser made a three-pointer, giving the Nuggets a 9-point lead. Well and Herro scored, while Gordon added 6 points, widening the gap to 11 points. Jovic and Rozier narrowed the gap to 6…

The Clippers have been on a roll recently, crushing the Nets by 59 points and setting a team record. In addition to this impressive victory, they also discovered a hidden gem during the game. The match was like a personal showcase for the Clippers, igniting excitement among the viewers. However, upon closer inspection, there is a minor flaw in the Clippers' lineup: their weak bench presence in the frontcourt. To address this issue, they have set their sights on a new target... Initially, the Clippers had their eyes on Richards, but he was snatched up by another team at the last moment. This left the Clippers in a rush, but they quickly found a new prospect - Sharp from the Nets. Sharp shone brightly in his game against the Clippers, coming off the bench to score 12 points and grab 14 rebounds, including 8 offensive rebounds, which was more than the entire Clippers team! His rebounding ability is truly remarkable, especially considering he achieved these stats without the assistance of a top-tier guard feeding him the ball. Averaging 18 minutes per game, he contributes 7.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, demonstrating exceptional efficiency. Most importantly, his ability to grab offensive rebounds is formidable, averaging 2.7 offensive boards per game. If he were to join the Clippers, with Harden, the master playmaker, by his side, it would be a perfect setup for Sharp to become the next "Bread King"! Sharp's performance has caught the attention of the Clippers' management, who see him as a godsend. This season, the Clippers have struggled with…

The Los Angeles Lakers, currently ranked sixth in the West, are striving to maintain their playoff position. Despite acquiring Smith, the Lakers are still seeking trades. It is worth noting that the Atlanta Hawks are also a mid-tier team in the East, and the team is planning to establish young players as the core of the team. American media has proposed a 6-man trade between the Lakers and the Hawks, do you think it's reliable? Trade Details Los Angeles Lakers receive: Rui Hachimura (17million),JaredVanderbilt(17 million), Jared Vanderbilt (17million),JaredVanderbilt(10.4 million), Jalen Hood-Schifino ($3.8 million), 2029 first-round draft pick (Lakers), 2025 second-round draft pick (Lakers) Atlanta Hawks receive: Onyeka Okongwu (14million),BogdanBogdanovic(14 million), Bogdan Bogdanovic (14million),BogdanBogdanovic(17 million) If this trade is completed, two main issues in the Lakers' lineup will be resolved. Bogdanovic is an experienced shooter, while Okongwu is a reliable backup center who can meet the Lakers' need for frontcourt size and complement Anthony Davis. The Hawks can continue to restructure their roster, integrate draft assets, and gain future salary flexibility. Lakers Enhance Roster Strength Okongwu is a young and malleable center, averaging 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game this season. Okongwu will fill the Lakers' center vacancy and is likely to allow Anthony Davis to return to his power forward position. With Okongwu's support as a rebounder and interior defender, Davis can exert his maximum influence, becoming an always lurking help defender. Bogdanovic is averaging 10.7 points per game this season, with significantly reduced playing time. This shooting specialist has a career three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%, which can…

Kawhi Leonard's return to the Clippers is truly terrifying, as the Atlanta Hawks were the first team to experience it firsthand. Honestly, there were doubts among spectators about whether Leonard could play normally upon his return and if the Clippers would perform better. It's unclear why there was such high anticipation for Leonard's comeback. However, it turned out that Leonard was indeed worth waiting for. Despite being cautious on the court and not making too many moves, an undeniable fact is that whenever Leonard is on the court, he exerts a deterrent force, causing other Clippers players to become naturally excited. This may be where Leonard's value lies. Even after 253 days of recuperation from injury, Leonard's offense has yet to fully recover, but his defense remains top-notch. This is a powerful gene inherent in him, which is essentially talent. On the court, with just a stretch of his hand, opponents feel the pressure. The two classic steals against the Hawks reminded fans of Leonard's steal against LeBron James in a previous battle. At that time, Leonard was still young, while James was at the peak of his career. Yet, even the mighty James fell short against the "concrete-like" defense of the young Leonard. That match made Leonard famous overnight. A healthy Leonard is undoubtedly one of the top small forwards in the league, capable of creating endless "trouble" for top-tier opponents. He is truly deserving of being a two-time Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). As Leonard matured, he entered the pinnacle of an NBA star with the glow…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Denver Nuggets face off against the Miami Heat on the road. Jokic made his return to the court, and Butler also returned after serving a seven-game suspension. Jokic once again delivered a triple-double performance, leading the Nuggets to suppress the Heat with a team attack, gradually expanding their lead by over 20 points to secure an early victory. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Heat 133-113, sweeping the season series and consolidating their fourth place in the Western Conference, while the Heat suffered their third consecutive loss, falling to ninth in the Eastern Conference after being overtaken by the Pistons. Statistical Highlights Nuggets: Jokic returned with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists; Murray scored 30 points with 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 3 steals; Westbrook had 11 points and 7 assists; Porter contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds; Gordon added 16 points, with a total of 7 players scoring in double figures. Heat: Butler returned from a seven-game suspension with 18 points; Adebayo had 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists; Herro scored 22 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists; Jovic added 16 points. Firstly, Jokic achieved his 17th triple-double of the season, firmly ranking first in the league. Secondly, this was Jokic's 147th career triple-double, solidifying his position at third in history. Game Recap The Nuggets entered the game with a record of 24 wins and 16 losses in their first 40 games, having suffered a disappointing 108-128 home loss to the Rockets in their previous match.…

25 wins and 12 losses, firmly occupying the second place in the West, this record is too bright. When the schedule is almost halfway through, the Rockets have almost locked in this position, losing two fewer games than the Grizzlies, with a head-to-head record of 2 wins and 0 losses, showing a clear advantage. The Rockets are considered the biggest dark horse this season, and it's possible that their first playoff trip after the Harden era is really coming. Among the many stories of the Rockets, there is a rookie whose experience has attracted particular attention, and he is Reed Shepard. The Rockets' performance this season is truly commendable, from Coach Udoka's outstanding coaching to Green's stable play, Shen Jing's growing maturity, Amen Thompson's strong rise, and the steady performances of players like Javale Smith, even VanVleet has found his own positioning on the court and started to distribute the ball reasonably. The team atmosphere is good, the chemistry is excellent, and they look like a strong team. When the Rockets selected Shepard with the third pick in the draft, everyone thought the Rockets had found a treasure. In all the lottery pick operations, the media gave only the Rockets' selection of Shepard an A rating, while others were below A. After playing two good games in the summer league, fans' evaluations of him soared, saying he was a combination of Paul, Nash, and Curry, which is a ceiling-level compliment. Coach Udoka even declared him as the leader of the Rockets before he played a single NBA regular-season game. For…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with the Lakers hosting the Nets at home. Facing a struggling Nets team, the Lakers failed to assert their dominance and had a tough battle that went down to the wire before ultimately securing a narrow 102-101 victory over the Nets, earning them a two-game winning streak. James: 12 out of 17 shots made, 29 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 block, 2 steals, with a plus-minus of -11. After this game, he has accumulated 827 points, 263 rebounds, 309 assists, 16 blocks, and 28 steals in the regular season. Rivers: 13 out of 23 shots made, 38 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, with a plus-minus of +1. After this game, he has accumulated 592 points, 142 rebounds, 204 assists, 36 steals, and 4 blocks in the regular season. Hachimura: 4 out of 10 shots made, 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, with a plus-minus of +3. After this game, he has accumulated 402 points, 170 rebounds, 49 assists, 30 steals, and 19 blocks in the regular season. Vincent: 4 out of 8 shots made, 10 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals, with a plus-minus of 0. After this game, he has accumulated 154 points, 45 rebounds, 36 assists, 26 steals, and 6 blocks in the regular season. Christie: 2 out of 13 shots made, 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, with a plus-minus of 0. After this game, he has accumulated 310 points, 89 rebounds, 48 assists, 34 steals, and 15 blocks in…

NBA regular season is in full swing, and the league has officially announced the third phase of fan voting results for the 2025 San Francisco All-Star Weekend. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads with a whopping 3,489,956 votes, securing his position as the top vote-getter for the third consecutive period! Additionally, seven other players have received over two million votes: Tatum, Towns, Jokic, James, Durant, Wembanyama, and Alexander. According to the initial voting results, the starting lineups for the East and West are as follows: In the West, it's Jokic + LeBron + KD + Alexander + Curry; in the East, it's Giannis + Tatum + Towns + LaMelo Ball + Mitchell. In the first and second stages of voting, Giannis from the East outpaced Jokic from the West to become the top vote-getter, a title well-deserved with the highest number of votes in the league! On one hand, Giannis' abilities are unquestionable. This new season, he has played 33 games, averaging an impressive 31.3 points + 11.8 rebounds + 6.1 assists + 1.4 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 60.1%. On the other hand, Giannis' popularity is at the top among mid-career stars, with even strong contenders like Jokic and Tatum unable to match him. Moreover, Giannis' explosive playing style aligns with American aesthetics. It's worth noting that Giannis received a total of 3,489,956 votes, making him the only player in the league to surpass three million votes. In comparison, the second-ranked Jokic received "only" 2,924,436 votes, 560,000 fewer than Giannis. This is a significant gap that will be hard to close,…

James Harden successfully surpassed legendary shooter Ray Allen by consecutively scoring two three-pointers, ranking second in the NBA's all-time three-point shooting list. Speaking of the top spot, there is no need for more words; the 09 duo - Stephen Curry and Harden, as the two best three-point shooters currently active, have always been a hot topic among fans. On the night Harden set his new record, the Clippers celebrated with a victory. The league also seemed to have foreseen this historic moment, cleverly arranging the schedule at the beginning of the season to make this critical moment in Harden's career shine even more. The game between the Clippers and the Warriors at the Clippers' home court became another peak confrontation between the two three-point shooters, Harden and Curry. In the first quarter, both teams' offenses were somewhat slow, with the Clippers, playing back-to-back games, choosing to conserve energy. Meanwhile, the Warriors made frequent mistakes, giving away five turnovers within the first five minutes, which the Clippers took advantage of, with 10 out of their first 14 points directly benefiting from the Warriors' "generosity." The Warriors exposed obvious problems on both offense and defense in the first quarter, making continuous mistakes and having leaky defense, causing headaches for head coach Steve Kerr. If it weren't for the Clippers experiencing an offensive outage during the lineup rotation at the end of the first quarter, the Warriors would have found it difficult to catch up and reduce the point difference. In the second quarter, after a brief stalemate, the Clippers once again stood…

In the NBA regular season on January 17, 2025, the Clippers faced a back-to-back challenge and defeated the Trail Blazers with an overwhelming advantage on the road, successfully securing their third consecutive victory. In the absence of team leader Leonard, Harden took on the responsibility of leading the team to victory. During the game, Harden played for 29 minutes and completed his scoring task within three quarters. He made 7 out of 16 shots, including 1 out of 8 three-pointers, and maintained a perfect 100% free throw rate with 4 out of 4 attempts. Ultimately, he contributed 19 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal, despite having 3 turnovers, his plus-minus was as high as +13, showing a very eye-catching performance. In the first quarter, Harden was in hot form, except for missing 4 three-point attempts, he stood out in mid-range shooting and attacking the basket, scoring 12 points and dishing out 2 assists in a single quarter. However, in the second quarter, his shooting touch dropped, with a poor performance of 0 out of 3 shots, failing to contribute any points for the team. However, by the third quarter, Harden's state quickly recovered. After sinking his first three-pointer from beyond the arc, he continued to aggressively attack the basket multiple times, one of which was completed with a one-handed dunk during a fast break, marking his third dunk of the season. Due to the Clippers already establishing a significant lead, Harden did not re-enter the game in the final quarter, and his personal score was set at 19…