The Rockets defeated the Nuggets 128-108 in an away game today. The Rockets played relatively easily, as Jokic of the Nuggets did not participate. The Rockets maintained control on both offense and defense, leading by a large margin in the first half and maintaining that advantage in the second half to secure a big win. Three players had perfect scores in this game. Among them, Green continued his explosive performance, maintaining his good form throughout the game and finishing with 34 points and 5 assists, demonstrating that his abilities are now without any issues. VanVleet also completed his tasks effectively, showcasing excellent playmaking skills and strong defensive intensity. He shot 4 out of 9 from beyond the arc, finishing with 16 points and 8 assists, solidifying his role on the team. Amen remains an all-around warrior, contributing 11 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks in the game. His current strengths lie in his rebounding and defensive prowess, along with high shooting efficiency, making him the team's absolute core. Shen Jing, Dillon, Whitmore, Jeff Green, Williams, Tate, and Adams all had passing grades. Shen Jing had a flaw in the first half, missing many shots and wasting opportunities. Fortunately, he improved in the second half, making better choices in both playmaking and offensive plays, ultimately recording 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. Dillon mainly focused on defense, not attempting many shots but contributing 6 points and 2 steals. Whitmore dominated in this game, shooting 7 out of 11 for 16 points and 9 rebounds, achieving a very high…

Western Conference Latest Rankings: Lakers Overtake Mavericks into Top Six, Warriors Return to Top Ten, Competition Intense On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. Today is an NBA game day, and all the matches have now concluded. Several strong teams in the West faced off today, including the Warriors, Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks. As everyone knows, the competition in the West is very fierce. After today's games, there have been new changes in the Western Conference rankings. Let's take a look at the improved rankings for the Lakers and Warriors. Grizzlies Easily Defeat Spurs The game between the Grizzlies and the Spurs was intense, with Wenban restricted on offense but relying on his excellent defensive abilities to help close the gap with the third place in the West. The two sides were closely contested in the first three quarters, but in the fourth quarter, the situation changed dramatically. In the last five minutes of regular time, Morant, Jaren Jackson, and Bane scored successively, allowing the Grizzlies to establish a 16-point lead, effectively ending the suspense of the game. Ultimately, the Spurs lost to the Grizzlies with a score of 115-129. In this game, Morant scored 21 points and 12 assists, while Bane also had 21 points. On the Spurs' side, Wenban contributed 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 blocks. With the victory, the Grizzlies' record stands at 26 wins and 15 losses. Despite the significant lead held by the top two teams in the West over them, the Grizzlies remain in third place. The Spurs' record has…

Luka Doncic, the talented young player, had to take a long break due to an unfortunate injury, which undoubtedly posed a significant challenge to his career. However, at this time, the Mavericks offered him a four-year contract worth as much as $190 million in advance renewal. This should have been a delightful gift, but unexpectedly it triggered Luka's dissatisfaction and anger. In his view, as the future face of the league, he possesses immeasurable potential and value, yet the contract seemed to overlook his strength and status, filled with contempt and insult. Therefore, Luka tore up the so-called "humiliating contract" without hesitation in front of the management, expressing his determination and attitude of rather dying than yielding. According to informed media reports, Luka has long had his heart set on a new team - the Suns. It is reported that the owner of the Suns has shown a strong interest in him and promised that if Luka is willing to join, they will provide him with a more generous and attractive contract: five years with a total value of up to $320 million. Such a top salary treatment is undoubtedly full recognition and affirmation of Luka's strength and status, making him look forward to and dream about joining the Suns. More importantly, Luka is very excited about the possibility of teaming up with Kevin Durant. He believes that both he and Durant are top stars in the league, possessing excellent basketball skills and leadership. If they can work together, they will surely produce a chemical reaction, jointly writing a new…

NBA rookies, generally speaking, the talent and potential of the number one pick are undoubtedly the most prominent. The top 15 picks in the draft are known as lottery picks, and they are all young players with relatively high talent. Newcomers after the 20th pick may have very average talent and strength, and it is quite difficult for them to become core rotation players. How did he, a low pick, go from being a bench player during garbage time to becoming the team leader? 43+3+3! An unassuming 27th pick who went from being a substitute to becoming the team leader, while the number one pick gave up on himself. In the 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunningham was selected as the first overall pick, the Rockets chose Jalen Green as the second overall pick, and the Cavaliers selected Evan Mobley as the third overall pick. The Raptors' fourth pick was Scottie Barnes, the Magic's fifth pick was Jalen Suggs, the sixth pick was Josh Giddey, the seventh pick was Jonathan Kuminga, and the eighth pick was Franz Wagner. At the time, everyone said that the 2021 class was a weak draft year, but the top 8 picks had very good talent and strength, and basically none of them were busts; this class of rookies was still very high quality. Recently, Jalen Green of the Rockets has been continuously breaking out, scoring 42 points against the Grizzlies, which was very sharp. According to American media NBA data experts, Jalen Green and Cam Thomas have each scored 40+ points nine times in their…

NBA regular season, a focus matchup, the Lakers battle the Heat! Led by James and Brow, the Lakers face off against the Heat without Butler, with no reason to lose, they must win, especially at home. The Heat have foreign players, the situation is not good, but the team will never tank. Adebayo's return gives the team a chance to pull off an upset. In the first quarter, both sides engage in an offensive battle with no defense. Si Luo and Davis have hot shooting hands, both scoring in double figures, leading their teams to a high-scoring 38-34, with the Heat leading by 4 points. In the second quarter, after adjustments, both sides' offensive efficiency drops, with many fouls and turnovers, but they just can't score. Wei Er dunks with both hands, and the Heat lead 47-39, forcing a timeout from the Lakers. Reeves misses a jumper, Jovic hits a three-pointer, and the lead extends to double digits. Hachimura has consecutive troubles, while Wei Er responds strongly. Christie misses a corner three-pointer, Vincent makes up with a three-pointer, Adebayo misses a three-pointer, Davis turns over, Adebayo shoots free throws, Hachimura misses a three-pointer, Jovic turns over, Reeves scores three points, Si Luo breaks fast, James' three-pointer bounces out, Si Luo counters with a three-pointer, and the Heat lead 61-48, forcing another timeout from the Lakers. The Lakers really have no defense, and their three-point shooting is not good, how can they catch up? Vincent misses a three-pointer from the top of the arc, Harkless misses an open three-pointer from the…

Reversal! James 22+5+9, Herro 34+4+3, Vincent sets a record, the fifth place in the West changes hands On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the Lakers with a record of 20 wins and 17 losses faced the Heat with a record of 20 wins and 18 losses at home. The Lakers are currently on a three-game losing streak and urgently need to win. Today, facing the Heat without Butler, the Lakers must win. Can they do it? The Lakers' starting lineup is Reeves + Christie + Hachimura + James + Davis, while the Heat's starting lineup is Herro + Rozier + Harkless + Hayesmith + Adebayo. In the first quarter, Davis layup + Christie three-pointer, Herro three-pointer + Adebayo mid-range shot, both sides tied at 5-5. James made 1 of 2 free throws, Reeves made a 2+1, Rozier, Hayesmith, and Herro responded, and the Heat led 12-9. James, Hachimura, and Christie scored, Herro continued to score, and the Heat led by 2 points. Hachimura and Davis overtook by 2 points. After the timeout, Adebayo scored 5 consecutive points + Hayesmith layup, the Heat overtook by 5 points. Davis and Hachimura equalized the score difference, Harkless made a 2+1, Davis continued to score, and the Lakers led by 2 points. Burks, Herro, and Weir overtook by 4 points, and at the end of the first quarter, the Heat led 38-34. In the second quarter, James and Reeves scored, Jovic, Deng Luo, and Weir responded strongly, and the Heat led by 12 points. Hachimura, Vincent, and Reeves reduced the gap to 7 points,…

Today, upon waking up, both the Lakers and the Suns have completed their trades, and now Chun Chun will provide you with a summary. Firstly, let's talk about the Lakers. The Lakers have signed a two-way contract with former Pelicans center Trey Jamison while simultaneously waiving their previous two-way contract player, Olivari. Olivari played 2 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 1.5 points. In the South Bay Lakers, he played 13 games, averaging 17.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. It is expected that Olivari will attract interest from other teams in the free agent market. Although Trey Jamison had little playing time with the Pelicans and could be considered a bench player, Jamison excels at rebounding and is a typical blue-collar power forward. Recently, the Lakers have been repeatedly out-rebounded by opponents, and Jamison can precisely address the Lakers' weakness in rebounding. Jamison indeed adds some depth to the Lakers' frontcourt. Jamison is 25 years old, stands at 2 meters 11 centimeters tall, weighs 117 kilograms, and has averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds over his career's 41 games. This season, he played 16 games for the Pelicans, averaging 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds (1.4 offensive rebounds). Whoever said the Lakers were lacking a center, now the Lakers have accumulated a total of five centers! Please don't say the Lakers don't have a center anymore. Moving on to the Suns' trade, the Hornets traded Richards and a second-round pick to the Suns in exchange for Okeke and three second-round picks! According to sources, the Suns gave up their…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers defeating the Nets 126-67 at home! In the second and third quarters, the Clippers won by 23 points (37-14) and 28 points (44-16), respectively, securing a total advantage of 51 points early on and ending any suspense about the outcome of the game. Ultimately, the 59-point differential surpassed the previous record of a 54-point victory by the Celtics over the Raptors (125-71), making it the largest point differential in a game this season so far. This marks the top tragedy of the season! The Clippers have also set a new team record for the largest point differential in a win, previously held at 50 points. Before the game, the Clippers were ranked 6th in the West with a record of 21 wins and 17 losses, while the Nets were ranked 12th in the East with 14 wins and 26 losses, setting the stage for a mismatched battle. In the first quarter, Powell made a high pass, Claxton completed an alley-oop, Zaire-Williams broke through for a layup, Harden drove for a floater, Leonard hit consecutive jump shots, Terance Mann responded with a three-pointer, Harden completed a 2+1 play, and Terance Mann hit another three-pointer from outside the arc. The two teams traded blows, with the Clippers leading by as many as 7 points. Harden's career total points surpassed Dominique Wilkins to rank 15th in history, while the Nets closed out the quarter with a 7-0 run to tie the score at 21-21. From the second quarter onwards, the…

NBA regular season, the Lakers defeated the Heat 117-108 in a revenge match. The Lakers dug themselves into a hole in the first half, but they managed to make adjustments in the second half and took control of the game, eventually completing a comeback in the final quarter to secure the victory. Five players had outstanding performances throughout the game. LeBron James was particularly impressive, scoring 7 consecutive points in the closing moments to help the team widen the gap. He finished the game with 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists, with the highest plus-minus value on the team. With just a slight effort, he could influence the outcome of the game. Russell Westbrook also maintained his perfect organizational skills, recording 14 points, 14 assists, 3 steals, and only 1 turnover. His height gave him an advantage at the point guard position, and he had an excellent shooting percentage in this game. It is hoped that he can continue this form in future games. Rui Hachimura proved his worth by scoring a team-high 23 points with 8 rebounds, going 9 for 15 from the field. He also made crucial plays in the final moments of the game. Hachimura played with great intensity and was able to break through the opponent's zone defense, which is commendable. Kendrick Nunn also demonstrated his value, scoring 16 points with 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block, going 6 for 12 from the field. He had a perfect performance on both offense and defense, and his relatively low salary and non-ball-dominant style allowed him…

The Clippers defeated the Nets 126-67 in a game where they dominated from the second and third quarters, easily widening the point difference to secure a decisive victory. Following the game, the Clippers received four pieces of good news. Powell has found his role in the past two games. Previously, he had been attempting to dribble into the paint to increase his offensive aggression. However, in these two games, Powell focused on taking open shots and attacking the basket when opportunities arose from the wing. This approach allowed him to stabilize his scoring. In today's game, Powell shot 7 for 10, including 3 for 4 from three-point range, scoring 18 points with 2 assists and 3 steals. This is the playing style he should maintain, and it is expected that he will continue to perform at this level. Leonard's performance was a huge surprise. He had been struggling in previous games, only scoring 26 points in three matches. But today, Leonard had a major breakout, shooting 8 for 11 to score 23 points. This efficiency is impressive and can win over many fans. Especially after losing weight, Leonard's play on the offensive end has become more agile. His low-post moves and shooting have returned, which is great news for him. If Leonard can continue to perform at this level, the Clippers' offense and defense will become even more formidable. With Leonard's presence, Harden has also been playing exceptionally well. Previously, opponents would double-team Harden, making it difficult for him to score or facilitate plays on offense. However, in recent games,…