On January 17th, a focus match of the NBA regular season was staged. The Western Conference's first-ranked Thunder hosted the Eastern Conference's first-ranked Cavaliers. This strong dialogue was one-sided from the first quarter, with the Thunder establishing a huge lead early on. They eventually defeated the Cavaliers 134-114, welcoming a four-game winning streak. Thunder (34-6): Alexander played 29 minutes, scoring 40 points and 8 assists, Jalen Williams scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, Dort scored 22 points, and Joe scored 12 points. Cavaliers (34-6): Garland scored 20 points and 9 assists, Allen scored 13 points and 7 rebounds, and Jerome scored 12 points. In the middle of the first quarter, Strus hit a three-pointer, and the Cavaliers led the Thunder 12-10, which was their last lead of the game. After that, under the leadership of Alexander, the Thunder launched an 11-0 offensive wave. The Cavaliers only scored 2 points in the entire second half of the quarter. The Thunder made a three-point effort in the last 1 minute and 40 seconds, scoring 11 points in a row to end the first quarter with a 32-14 lead. In the second quarter, the Thunder continued to expand their advantage, scoring 8 points in a row to lead 40-14. The Cavaliers gradually found their touch on the court and reduced the gap back to within 20 points. With two three-pointers from Garland and Wade, at 4 minutes and 28 seconds, the Cavaliers chased to a 16-point difference at 41-57. Alexander scored 5 points in a row, and the Thunder's advantage returned…

D'Angelo Russell is a player that Lakers fans should be very familiar with. Since he was drafted by the team during the Kobe era, and then returning to the Lakers for a second time, D'Angelo Russell has always been a player with a lot of topics. This season, due to the conflict between him and the Lakers, he was ultimately traded back to the Nets. After arriving at the Nets this time, D'Angelo Russell also dared to speak out. In the current program blog, D'Angelo Russell also talked about some things about his time with the Lakers. He said, "I really like Westbrook. I hope that in the future, Westbrook will be able to participate in my show, but that may have to wait until after his retirement. I look forward to him sharing some of his experiences when he was playing big ball. I want to hear what he has to say. He is one of the veterans in the league, and everyone speaks highly of him, everyone loves him." Here, D'Angelo Russell's remarks can be considered quite bold. Everyone knows about Westbrook's experience with the Lakers, which is similar to D'Angelo Russell's own experience with the Lakers, as they both played big ball next to James. They needed to become the so-called "ball-less point guard" that fans jokingly refer to, which made them both quite uncomfortable. Especially when the Lakers' record was not good, D'Angelo Russell and Westbrook were both players who had to take the blame. This naturally put a lot of pressure on the two players,…

Today marks another historic battle between the top teams in the East and West, with the Thunder and Cavaliers facing off for the second time. The last time they met, the Cavaliers narrowly won at home, but this time it was on the Thunder's turf. In the end, the Thunder emerged victorious with a decisive 134-114 win over the Cavaliers. It's worth noting that the Thunder and Cavaliers are now tied for first place in the league, both with a record of 34 wins and 6 losses. This game truly highlighted the difference between the two main players, Alexander and Mitchell. In their previous matchup, Alexander had outperformed Mitchell, although the Cavaliers' twin towers were stronger. Today, Harten was absent from the game, and Holmgren continued to recover from his injury. Theoretically, the Cavaliers should have had the upper hand, as their frontcourt completely dominated the Thunder. With Jalin elevated to the center position at just 2.06 meters tall, and the power forward still being Jiewei at 1.96 meters, the Thunder were clearly at a disadvantage in the first quarter. The Cavaliers took advantage of the Thunder's lack of height in the paint, with Allen scoring repeatedly inside and Mitchell hitting a three-pointer to take an early 12-10 lead. However, the Thunder decided to go all-in, benching their tallest player, Jalin, and starting Jiewei at center to play an extreme small-ball lineup. Alexander went on a rampage, driving to the basket, hitting threes, and nailing mid-range shots. The Thunder abandoned their center and played a fast-paced style, resulting in a…

In the previous game, the Clippers defeated the Nets by a whopping 59 points, with Harden delivering an impressive performance of 21 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals. Currently, under Harden's leadership, the Clippers have a record of 22 wins and 17 losses, ranking fifth in the Western Conference. Notably, facing the Trail Blazers in a back-to-back game today, the Clippers have rested Leonard due to right knee injury management. Harden, on the other hand, is playing as usual. For the Clippers, retaining Harden was undoubtedly the best move of last offseason. Analyzing the situations of Philadelphia and the Clippers clearly shows that without Harden, Philadelphia, despite forming a trio of stars, has become a struggling team in the Eastern Conference. Paul George earns a salary of $50 million per year, which was once the amount Harden sought from Philadelphia. However, Harden has proven himself worthy of that salary. At least this season, the 31-year-old Harden has had a significant impact on the Clippers, far surpassing George. As Tyronn Lue stated post-game, Harden is the reason why the Clippers are in fifth place. This season, Harden has played in 37 games, resting only twice, averaging 21.5 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1.46 steals. Offensively, Harden is the core initiator of the Clippers' tactics. The Clippers' strategy centered around Harden has proven effective, as he brings his own system. Last season, George was not entirely satisfied with being marginalized as a role player in a system centered around Harden. Later, Tyronn Lue tried to let George initiate plays,…

NBA Western Conference has been incredibly exciting recently! After just one game, the rankings have changed dramatically, with five teams experiencing a major shake-up! What exactly is going on? Let's find out! Firstly, let's talk about the surprising Clippers, who set a new record for the biggest win margin this season - an astonishing 59 points! This was a crushing victory! The Nets were short-staffed, but the gap was just too big! The Clippers' defense was impenetrable, holding the Nets to a mere 67 points and a shockingly low shooting percentage of 30.1%! Stars like Harden, Leonard, and Powell played less than 25 minutes in a relaxed manner and finished their work efficiently. It seems that the Clippers are well on their way to breaking into the top four! The Clippers' strong performance undoubtedly adds fuel to the already fierce competition in the Western Conference rankings! As for the Lakers, they also won, but it was a thrilling and suspenseful process! Despite being down by 12 points at halftime against a Heat team missing Butler, the Lakers showed their mettle. Key players like James, Davis, and Hachimura stepped up, achieving a successful comeback! This game was heart-pounding yet exhilarating! The Lakers' rise to sixth place provided a much-needed morale boost for the team! However, the most concerning situation is with the Mavericks! They suffered a three-game losing streak! With injuries to Doncic and Irving, the team's strength has significantly diminished, causing their ranking to plummet from sixth to seventh! Even more worrying is that they only lead the 12th-ranked Spurs…

Throwing 15 million! Equivalent to 15 NBA teams! Truly extravagant! The wildfires in California, Los Angeles, are well-known to fans, having erupted on January 7 and continued for 10 days, spreading over hundreds of square kilometers with great difficulty in extinguishing them. The wildfires in California have caused at least 25 deaths, destroyed 12,000 buildings, and the estimated economic loss is between 25 billion and 27.5 billion US dollars. A few days ago, due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, the NBA announced that it and the Players Association would donate $1 million to the American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, and other organizations to support those affected by this disaster. At the same time, the NBA stated that it will work with the Lakers and Clippers to support long-term aid and reconstruction efforts. Afterwards, Lakers player Anthony Davis also contributed his share, donating 20,000.Inaddition,teammateJaredVanderbiltdonated20,000. In addition, teammate Jared Vanderbilt donated 20,000.Inaddition,teammateJaredVanderbiltdonated4,000. Today, Steve Ballmer, owner of the Clippers, and his wife Connie Ballmer issued a statement that the Ballmer Group will donate $15 million to support the Los Angeles communities affected by the wildfires. The statement reads: "We love Los Angeles and are committed to supporting communities affected by the devastating wildfires. Working in coordination with local partners, the Ballmer Group will contribute to addressing the urgent needs for food and housing in the community and support our first responders. We have provided an initial emergency fund of $15 million to help those affected by the fires, especially the historically diverse and multicultural Altadena community." The affected people urgently…

Two Big Wins with a Total of 88 Points! Harden Scores 19 and Ends the Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road: Smiling Broadly on the Bench, Enjoying the Moment On January 17th, Beijing time, the Clippers won a 29-point victory over the Trail Blazers in an NBA regular season away game. Leonard rested and did not play, while Harden played for 28 minutes and 54 seconds, shooting 7 of 16 and 1 of 8 from three-point range to score 19 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds with a plus-minus of +13. He led the team to an easy victory after three quarters and sat on the bench with a full smile in the fourth quarter, looking very happy. Yesterday, the Clippers won a 59-point victory at home against the Nets. Harden scored 21 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds, finishing early. At the same time, Harden's total points surpassed Dominique Wilkins, moving him up to 15th in the all-time scoring list; today, Harden led the team to an easy victory, and the Clippers won two games by a total of 88 points, which is crazy. In today's back-to-back game against the Trail Blazers, Leonard rested and missed the game, while Harden continued to lead the team. In the first quarter, Harden almost played the entire quarter, leading the team to a double-digit lead of 32-22. In the first quarter, Harden shot 4 of 8 to score 12 points. Although his three-point shooting was inaccurate, he was very aggressive, pushing through opponents to score mid-range shots and repeatedly attacking the basket…

A Spectacular 23-Point Comeback! Lakers End Their 3-Game Losing Streak, LeBron James Explodes in the Fourth Quarter, Anthony Davis Scores 22 with 11 Rebounds On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season is in full swing, with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Miami Heat. Prior to this game, the Lakers had a record of 20 wins and 17 losses, ranking 6th in the West. They recently suffered a three-game losing streak, with James and Davis' states being unstable. The Lakers have a lack of frontcourt depth and struggle with three-point shooting; they average only 41.4 rebounds per game (ranking third to last in the league) and 12.0 three-pointers (fifth to last). However, it's reassuring that the Lakers' current record is still good enough to secure a direct playoff spot. On the other side, the Heat, with a record of 20 wins and 18 losses before this game, ranked 7th in the East, and although their record is also commendable, their team situation is precarious. Butler, the star player, is on the verge of leaving the team due to conflicts with the management. In the starting lineups, the Lakers fielded James, Davis, Reeves, Hachimura, and Christie, while the Heat countered with Herro, Adebayo, Rozier, Harkless, and Hayes. In the first quarter, Adebayo won the tip-off for the Heat, who took the lead with a missed three-pointer by Rozier. The Lakers quickly responded with a strong shot by Davis, followed by a three-pointer from Herro. Christie replied with a three-pointer of his own, and Adebayo scored with a turnaround jumper.…

The NBA has made a significant announcement regarding the future of three-point shooting in the league. Commissioner Adam Silver recently addressed concerns about the impact of excessive three-point attempts on viewership, stating that they are actively addressing the issue and will make adjustments to correct it. This raises questions about whether the era of small-ball is coming to an end and if the focus will shift back to more physical play. Several players have expressed their opinions on the matter, with Shaquille O'Neal even singling out Stephen Curry as someone who may have negatively affected the situation. However, Silver previously defended Curry, suggesting that the decline in viewership was not related to three-point shooting but rather due to other factors such as the popularity of other events like the World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers. The potential changes to limit three-point shots could significantly affect many shooters in the league, potentially leading to a decrease in their use. This shift towards a more physical style of play has been welcomed by some players. Recent statistics from Sportico show a severe drop in NBA viewership, with only one basketball event making it into the top 100 most-watched events in the United States in 2024, which was a WNBA game featuring Kelsey Plum's final college match. In contrast, the highest-rated NBA game last year did not even make it into the top 150. Players like Kevin Durant have also questioned the impact of three-point shooting on viewership, expressing concern about why people might be losing interest in watching NBA games. Some…

Today, there were quite a few NBA games with impressive performances from various star players such as Alexander, Turner, Booker, DeRozan, and Harden. However, when it comes to selecting today's best player, there is no doubt about who deserves the title. Let's take a closer look at the specific situations. In a game where the Clippers easily defeated the Trail Blazers, Harden had a great start in the first quarter, scoring 12 points with 4 out of 8 shots, including 0 out of 4 three-pointers, and 4 out of 4 free throws. Throughout the game, Harden played only 29 minutes, shooting 7 out of 16, 1 out of 8 three-pointers, and 4 out of 4 free throws, accumulating 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists. With today's 19 points, Harden's total career points reached 26,700, just 10 points shy of ranking 14th on the all-time scoring list (held by Oscar Robertson). Turner, the center for the Pacers, transformed into a high-caliber cannon, showcasing both offensive and defensive prowess. In the first half alone, he shot 6 out of 10, made 5 out of 7 three-pointers, and scored 2 out of 2 free throws, accumulating 19 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 1 block with a +14 plus-minus rating. Over the entire game, Turner played 37 minutes, shooting 9 out of 16, making 8 out of 11 three-pointers, and scoring 2 out of 2 free throws, totaling 28 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. The Suns managed to secure a victory against the Wizards, despite…