The Nuggets made a big comeback against the Mavericks with a score of 112-101. After this game, the Mavericks have lost 7 out of their last 10 games, and the 19-point comeback also shows how much the absence of Doncic and Irving has affected them. Jokic easily scored a near-triple-double with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists, and even Westbrook got 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, with six players from the Nuggets scoring in double digits. Klay Thompson had an explosive performance in this game, playing for 35 minutes, making 9 out of 19 shots, including 6 out of 13 three-pointers, scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, with a shooting percentage of 47.4%, a three-point percentage of 46.2%, and a true shooting percentage of 64.3%. This is the first time he has scored over 20 points in 24 days and over 26 points in 28 days, which is also his sixth 20+ point game this season. In addition, Klay also achieved a milestone of 16,000 career points in this game, becoming the 125th player in NBA history to reach 16,000 points. After the game, Klay said, "It's cool to get 16,000 points, but it also makes people realize how crazy and incredible it is for LeBron James to get 40,000 points." Klay Thompson has suffered two major injuries in his career, one being an anterior cruciate ligament tear and the other an Achilles tendon tear. He did not play in 2019 and 2020. Klay, who entered the NBA in 2011, is…

If you were Jimmy Butler, would you continue to stay on the sinking ship that is the Heat, or choose to jump to another team with more potential to fight for more glory in your career? This seemingly difficult choice has fallen on Butler. This versatile small forward of the Heat, after losing to the Pacers, completely broke down mentally and openly stated: "I want to leave this team." As soon as the news came out, the entire league exploded. Fans discussed it, some expressing understanding, and others feeling angry about his approach of "abandoning the team." So, what changes will Jimmy Butler's departure bring to the NBA? Can he find a new breakthrough at his next stop? Let's delve into this massive three-way trade that is about to hit the NBA. If this trade comes true, then the biggest winner is undoubtedly the Suns. They will use Bradley Beal and other chips to exchange for a superstar who has led the team to the finals, Jimmy Butler, forming a new "Big Three" with Durant and Booker. Just think about it, Durant + Booker + Butler, just hearing the names makes people feel intimidated, and this lineup truly possesses championship competitiveness. However, having a powerful lineup on paper is not enough. How these three individuals' personalities and playing styles will mesh has always been the biggest concern for fans. Durant, this historically level scorer, has already achieved great success in terms of honors, but he has been criticized for his "leadership shortcomings" throughout his career. From the Thunder to the…

The NBA regular season schedule is nearing its halfway point, and the Western Conference is in chaos. The top spot is held firmly by the Thunder, while the bottom three teams - the Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Pelicans - are content with tanking. The middle 11 teams have formed a chaotic group, with not much difference between them. According to StatMuse, the threshold for the top six in the West this season is estimated to be around a 58% win rate, and the play-in tournament threshold is expected to be around 52%. This would be enough to secure a playoff spot in the East. For a long time, the East has not received much attention, but in the past six seasons, three Eastern Conference teams have won championships: the Raptors in 2019, the Bucks in 2021, and the Celtics in 2024. They have indeed benefited greatly from their divisional advantages, with many teams being easy wins. To be precise, starting from the eighth-placed Pistons in the East, the overall competitiveness is not very strong. This includes the Nets and Bulls who are preparing to tank, the Raptors, Hornets, and Wizards who are on the way to tanking, and the 76ers who do not want to tank but have been mediocre. To be honest, the rise of young teams like the Thunder, Rockets, Grizzlies, Cavaliers, and Magic proves that tanking and rebuilding is not necessarily a bad thing. It may only take a 2-3 year cycle to complete a framework reshuffle. However, there is one team that cannot even tank because…

Victory! Brunson scores 44+5+6, Antetokounmpo gets 24+13, Towns sets a record, the Eastern Conference landscape changes On January 13, 2025, Beijing time, the Knicks with a record of 25 wins and 14 losses faced off against the Bucks with a record of 20 wins and 16 losses at home. The Knicks suffered a 25-point defeat to the Thunder in their previous game and lost four out of their last five games, so they urgently needed a rebound. The Bucks were on a three-game winning streak and in good form. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter, the Knicks defeated the Bucks by 22 points. For the Bucks, they were eager to seek revenge today. Who would win this battle? The Bucks' starting lineup was Lillard + Jackson + Prince + Antetokounmpo + Big Lo, while the Knicks' starting lineup was Brunson + Bridges + Hart + OG + Towns. In the first quarter, Jackson made a layup, Antetokounmpo made 2 free throws and 1, Towns and Bridges made three-pointers, giving the Knicks a 6-0 lead. Antetokounmpo, Lillard, and Jackson scored, while Brunson scored 8 consecutive points, putting the Knicks ahead 14-9. Lillard scored 7 consecutive points and Antetokounmpo made free throws, allowing the Bucks to take a 3-point lead. Achiwa and Brunson responded to regain a 2-point lead. Antetokounmpo and Green scored, but Towns and Brunson responded, keeping the gap at 2 points. Antetokounmpo, Connaughton, and Middleton scored, while Brunson continued to score, ending the first quarter with the Knicks leading 36-33.…

"Where were you when the team needed you most?" — This was the question many fans asked Leonard after the Clippers' crushing defeat by the Nuggets on January 9. Leonard's response came in the form of a small note that left people feeling both resentful and affectionate: "Taking a break from the NBA to be with family." Let's start at the beginning. In the midst of a devastating fire in Los Angeles, Leonard's home was destroyed, prompting the Clippers' superstar to leave the team to spend this difficult time with his family. However, this seemingly heartfelt decision only added to the Clippers' already precarious situation. The team was already struggling, having just suffered a humiliating loss against the Nuggets, and Leonard's temporary departure felt like another heavy blow to an already unstable ship. Opinions among fans were divided. Some believed that Leonard's actions were understandable, as who could focus on a game when their home is gone? Others, however, were not so forgiving, feeling that Leonard had repeatedly used "personal reasons" to leave the team, losing his sense of responsibility as a professional player. This time, the conflict reached a boiling point. This wasn't the first time Leonard had missed games due to personal reasons, but the circumstances were more complicated this time — the Los Angeles fires affected the homes of several NBA players, including Leonard and his teammate George. Moreover, the Clippers' owner, Ballmer, had invested $2 billion in a new arena that was now also at risk due to the fires. It's clear that the impact of…

In the NBA regular season, the Pistons hosted the Warriors at home. The Pistons have been in good form recently, winning all five of their games, while the Warriors have been struggling, with three losses and two wins in their last five games. There is a certain gap in strength between the two sides. However, both teams want to win the game to boost team morale and rankings. After fierce competition, the Warriors narrowly defeated the Pistons 107-104, ending the Pistons' winning streak. At the same time, this game produced three incredible moments, so let's take a look at the summary of the game. Game Highlights:‌ In the first quarter, the Pistons started with a fast-paced lead, and the Warriors then counterattacked to catch up and overtake the score. Both sides fought fiercely in the first quarter, with the Warriors slightly ahead. In the second quarter, the Warriors rained down threes and quickly widened the gap. After a brief response from the Pistons, the Warriors struck again, and the gap continued to widen. At the end of the quarter, the Pistons' offense warmed up, and they recovered some of the points, but at halftime, the Warriors still led the Pistons. Entering the second half, the Warriors continued to expand their lead. However, the Pistons were not willing to give in, and a wave of three-pointers narrowed the gap. The Warriors' inside scoring stabilized the situation, and after three quarters, the Warriors still maintained the lead. In the final quarter, the Pistons quickly closed the gap, but the Warriors once again…

Jordan and James, undoubtedly the two brightest superstars in NBA history. The former is known as the highest mountain, with 6 championships, 6 FMVPs, 5 MVPs, and 10 scoring titles, unparalleled in both honors and abilities. The latter is seen as the longest river, with a 22-year career that has amassed 40,000 points + 10,000 rebounds + 10,000 assists, 13 selections to the All-NBA First Team, and 20 All-Star appearances, making efficiency and longevity synonymous with James. At the same time, Jordan and James are among the few players who have played until they were 40 years old. So, disregarding their peak periods, who performed better when they were 40 years old? Below, I will compare their individual statistics, efficiency values, game influence, and more to explore this question. First, let's look at Jordan. In the 2002-03 season, at the age of 40, Jordan played all 82 regular-season games, averaging 36.9 minutes per game, scoring 20 points, grabbing 6.1 rebounds, dishing out 3.8 assists, stealing 1.5 times, and blocking 0.5 shots, with a shooting percentage of 44.5%, a three-point percentage of 29.1%, and a free-throw percentage of 82.1%. Although Jordan had descended from his throne at this point and could no longer soar through the air like he did in his youth, in terms of experience and skills, the 40-year-old Jordan had reached a master level, not inferior even to rising stars like Kobe and McGrady. That season, Jordan scored over 30 points in 15 games, over 40 points in 3 games, with a single-game high of 51 points. It…

Will Durant be abandoned by the times? This question sounds exaggerated, but in this year's NBA All-Star voting, it has become the focus of many discussions. Despite averaging 27.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, Durant remains one of the most threatening scorers in the league. However, with the Suns' current record barely ranking 12th in the West, he is at a disadvantage in the competitive All-Star starting lineup race. On the other hand, his competitors are more energetic than ever: James breaks the historical scoring record, rookie Wembanyama comes strong, and even Curry, who has been quiet for a while, picks up his past glory. This seems to make people think that this four-time scoring champion and two-time NBA champion may really be at a "fateful" moment in his career. Let's start with James. At 38 years old, he directly pokes a big hole in the saying "one generation is not as good as the next." Not only did he surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time regular-season scoring champion, but he also averages 23.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game—this would have made a player in their early thirties be hailed as the "future leader of the league." More importantly, James' influence on the court remains unchanged, and he steadily leads the Lakers to maintain their position in the top six in the West. If the All-Star starting lineup is a "strength + popularity" double competition, then James has almost no weaknesses. He is not just a scoring machine but also a superstar with his…

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most watched teams in the league, boasting a regular season MVP in Joel Embiid and an All-Star guard in Tyrese Maxey. Last year, they also signed superstar Paul George, leading many to believe they could become championship contenders. However, this new season has seen the 76ers achieve only a 15-21 record, which is quite disappointing. Despite this, young guard Tyrese Maxey has been performing exceptionally well, earning an All-Star selection, securing a $200 million contract, and enjoying a beautiful relationship with his girlfriend, making him a true winner in life. Maxey was drafted in 2020, and his career did not start particularly high, as he was selected at the 20th pick. Initially, Maxey played a substitute role, averaging only 15 minutes per game in his rookie season, contributing 8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2 assists. However, Maxey quickly progressed, demonstrating impressive athleticism and developing long-range shooting skills. By his second year, he had become the starting point guard, with his average stats skyrocketing to 17.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. In the playoffs, Maxey's performance was particularly outstanding. In the 22-23 season, he continued to improve, with his stats rising to an average of 20.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, becoming a super shooting guard alongside Harden and Embiid. The previous season marked a turning point in Maxey's career when Harden left the 76ers, allowing Maxey to return to the point guard position and become the team's second-in-command. His shot attempts increased to an average of 20.3 times per game, resulting…

What price have European and American celebrities paid to win over peak Kevin Durant? The 36-year-old Kevin Durant has kept his love life very private, except for his former fiancée Monica Wright, with whom he had a public relationship. Durant only once couldn't help but express his desire to drink Scarlett's bathwater when he saw her on the red carpet at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards. Back in 2014, the then 26-year-old Durant and WNBA player Monica Wright, who was also 26, suddenly announced their engagement. However, less than a year later, they announced the end of their engagement. Durant's reason was that he loved her, but didn't know how to love her in the right way. Later, Wright married an ordinary person named Michael Rogers. In fact, Durant and Wright met at the McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Game in 2006 and have maintained close contact since then, so Wright is likely Durant's first love. After that, Durant seemed to close off his heart, but some beauties tried to get close to him. During the 2016 offseason, internet celebrity Jasmine Shine was rumored to be involved with Durant, with their relationship being up and down, and they completely parted ways after half a year. During the 2017 offseason, model Brittany Elena went on several dates with Durant. At the start of the 2017 new season, actress Apryl Jones successfully got closer to him, but it was just a brief fling. In 2018, supermodel Dai Fraizer was rumored to be involved with Durant. Then, a real estate agent named Cassandra…