On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the Rockets faced the Pistons at home, which was their second encounter of the season. The Rockets had previously defeated the Pistons by 2 points on the road, and with a much better record than the Pistons, it was expected that they would continue to win today. However, in this game, the Pistons had a clear advantage and dominated the Rockets throughout, ultimately defeating them by 11 points. Why did the Rockets, who could defeat the Pistons away from home, suffer a complete loss at home? A key reason is rebounding. In their first encounter, the Rockets grabbed 53 rebounds while the Pistons grabbed 46, giving the Rockets a 7-rebound advantage. However, in today's game, the Rockets only managed to grab 39 rebounds while the Pistons grabbed 52, resulting in a 13-rebound deficit for the Rockets. One of the elements contributing to the Rockets' victories this season has been rebounding, as they average 5.7 more rebounds per game than their opponents. In their first encounter, the Rockets had a significant rebounding advantage, but today they were completely outmatched by the Pistons. Why did this happen? The reason is that compared to their first encounter, the Pistons had an additional "rebound monster" in their lineup, Duran. In their first encounter, Duran was absent, and Stewart became the starting center for the Pistons. In that game, he scored 16 points with 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, performing well. However, Shenjing performed even better, scoring 27 points with 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and…

On January 21st, Beijing time, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas officially tied the knot with his fiancée Melli Monaco. The 43-year-old Arenas announced the happy news of their marriage through social media, sharing multiple photos of their blissful moments together, including a caption that read: "I finally did it, Melli Monaco is now officially Mrs. Arenas." Arenas shared photos of himself embracing and kissing his beloved wife, as well as carrying her in a joyful embrace. His announcement of their marriage at the age of 43 has sparked a lot of discussion, with notable figures such as 36-year-old Kevin Durant (who remains single), LeBron James' second son Bryce, Dwight Howard, and JR Smith among those who liked and congratulated the couple on social media. Last July, Arenas proposed to his long-time girlfriend at the Eiffel Tower, and just weeks later, his fiancée Monaco also proposed to him. It is said that they were at a nightclub at the time when a group of bartenders approached them holding signs that read "Men should wear engagement rings too." Arenas was initially confused, but when he saw Monaco holding a ring, he became ecstatic. Arenas was selected as the 32nd pick in the second round of the 2001 NBA draft. He played for 11 seasons in the NBA, representing teams such as the Warriors, Wizards, Magic, and Grizzlies. Over the course of 552 regular-season games, he averaged 20.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, playing an average of 35 minutes per game. His career-high scoring record stands at 60 points, and…

The Lakers are currently in a difficult situation, having just lost to their local rivals, the Clippers. Anthony Davis, also known as "Brother Mei," performed poorly, with the center Zubac dominating the paint. The Lakers really need a legitimate center, as Davis does not want to face off against true centers; he is a power forward and does not wish to engage in the physical battles of the giants. Although the Lakers recently signed a center, Trey Jamison, who stands at 211 cm, he is essentially a minor player on a two-way contract. Having been cut by the Pelicans and being an undrafted rookie, he lacks significant fighting ability. Therefore, Pelinka's signing of him seems to be more about deceiving fans and himself. The Lakers have other frontcourt players like Wood, Hayes, and Koloč, but none of them are true starters. Wood is known for his defensive lapses, Hayes is slow and loves to jump without much skill, and Koloč is so thin that he flies away with a single push, lacking any real physicality. Thus, while the Lakers appear to have three centers, they actually have no one in the paint. Davis is now the starting center because Hachimura and James play as forwards. However, Davis has always been resistant to playing center, both during his time with the Pelicans and after joining the Lakers, which is an open secret. Recently, there has been a very good center on the market who is involved in trade rumors: the Mavericks' Gafford. Multiple sources have revealed that the Mavericks want to…

The Mavericks suffered a 6-game, 5-loss streak! Irving and Gafford both scored 30 but still couldn't win, Thompson missed the equalizer for consecutive games with single-digit scores. On January 21st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Mavericks lost 105-110 to the Hornets on the road, with their record becoming 23 wins and 21 losses. Facing the Hornets, who are only ranked third from the bottom in the East, the Mavericks led by 3 points in the first quarter under Irving's leadership. In the second quarter, the Hornets' Ball scored 10 points alone to lead the team to level the score. In the second half of the game, the two teams were very close, with the Mavericks leading by 1 point into the final quarter. Irving scored 14 points alone in the fourth quarter, but the Hornets' overall offensive performance was more outstanding, leaving the Mavericks in a passive position at the end of the game. With Thompson's equalizing three-pointer missing and Josh Green making two free throws, the Mavericks ultimately lost on the road. Two players from the Mavericks scored over 30 points today, namely Irving and Gafford. Irving made 11 of 24 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, and 8 of 9 free throws, totaling 33 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Among them, he scored 14 points alone in the fourth quarter, while the entire Mavericks team only scored 22 points. Gafford, who has recently been embroiled in trade rumors, almost dominated the Hornets' interior, making 12 of 15 shots to crazily score…

On January 20th at 7 a.m. Beijing time, the Denver Nuggets faced off against their nemesis, the Orlando Magic, in an away game. Last season, the Magic completed a double-kill over the Nuggets, sweeping them in the season series! This season, the Orlando Magic has been hit by a severe injury wave. Even though their star player, Paolo Banchero, has recovered from his injury, key players such as Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony, and Markelle Fultz are still on the injury list, significantly weakening the team's fighting power. This has directly led to the Magic falling from fourth place in the Eastern Conference to seventh. Facing a weakened Magic lineup, the Nuggets have a rare opportunity for revenge! According to statistics, Jamal Murray averaged 18.7 points in the first 20 games of the season, but in his last 15 games, he has been averaging 22 points with a three-point shooting percentage of 43.4%. With Jamal Murray regaining his form and Russell Westbrook fitting perfectly into the starting lineup, the Nuggets are developing in a positive and healthy direction. The Nuggets' starting lineup for this game includes Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, Bruce Brown, Michael Porter Jr., and Jamal Murray. The Magic's starting lineup consists of Markelle Fultz, Paolo Banchero, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., and Franz Wagner. The game began with the Magic taking an early lead, 8-3, forcing a timeout from the Nuggets! Jokic hit a mid-range shot, Okeke responded with a layup, Carter Jr. nailed a three-pointer, Brown finished a fast-break dunk, Banchero scored two points with a…

Warriors Suffer a 40-Point Defeat to the Celtics! Tatum Achieves Revenge with 22+9+7, Curry Concedes Early with 18 Points On January 21st, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game between the Warriors and the Celtics, the Celtics took control of the game early on with a 14-1 run in the first quarter. By halftime, they had built a 15-point lead at 54-39. In the third quarter, the Celtics continued their dominance with a 43-24 score, extending their lead to 34 points. The Warriors conceded defeat early, and the Celtics easily avenged their previous loss to the Warriors. The Celtics' record improved to 30 wins and 13 losses, while the Warriors' record dropped to 21 wins and 21 losses. Statistical Highlights Celtics: Tatum scored 22 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, dished out 7 assists, and made 2 steals. Porzingis contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds with 2 assists. Brown added 17 points and 4 rebounds. Holiday scored 10 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Pritchard had 14 points and 9 assists, and Hauser chipped in with 11 points. Warriors: Curry scored 18 points with 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Schroder had 7 points. Wiggins shot 1 for 11, scoring 4 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. Payton contributed 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Hield scored 6 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Moody added 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Game MVP Tatum shot 9 for 20, scoring 22 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, dishing out 7 assists, and making 2 steals. His plus-minus was as high as…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season welcomed several key battles. Among them, the momentum of Jalen Green's Rockets faced off against the Pistons led by the same-year number one pick Cade Cunningham, the Suns with their impressive debut of new recruits took on the Eastern Conference leaders, the Cavaliers, and the grudge match between the Warriors and the Celtics. The specific highlights of the games are as follows: The Rockets lost at home to the Pistons 96:107. So far this season, the Rockets have achieved a record of 28 wins and 13 losses, ranking second in the West, while the Pistons have 21 wins and 21 losses, ranking ninth in the East. Playing at home, the Rockets were completely out of form, with both inside and outside defenses collapsing. Jalen Duren dominated the paint, and the momentum of Jalen Green was disrupted by consecutive turnovers, allowing the Pistons to go on a 14:0 run, trailing 29:40 by 11 points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, taking advantage of the Pistons' poor form, Aminu Thompson and Whitmore continuously attacked, leveling the score before halftime. After the break, Cade Cunningham suddenly exploded, scoring 19 points in a single quarter with unstoppable drives and outside shots, once again widening the gap. In the final quarter, both teams had extremely low offensive efficiency, with Jalen Green scoring 9 points alone, which was not enough to save the game. Ultimately, the Rockets lost at home to the Pistons 96:107. The absence of Adams led to the Rockets…

The situation in the West has once again experienced a dramatic fluctuation. Both the Lakers and the Warriors have shown great resilience, especially in critical moments, where veterans LeBron James and Stephen Curry have once again become the saviors of their teams. On the other hand, the Clippers suffered a painful defeat, which directly dropped their ranking to eighth in the West. The situation in the West is simply chaotic! Let me take you through these matches and see what surprises and reversals these teams can bring us. First, let's talk about the game between the Lakers and the Kings. In fact, at the beginning of the game, the Lakers didn't have many highlights. After all, their performance in the first half was not eye-catching, with only a slight three-point lead, making it seem like this game would keep people on the edge of their seats until the last moment. On the Lakers' side, although James is getting older, he is still firing on all cylinders. With 32 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals, he is truly a versatile warrior who can attack and defend, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the team. The climax of this game is still on Anthony Davis, also known as "The Brow." When it comes to The Brow, everyone should know that this player excels in both offense and defense. However, today he also contributed some surprising moments. In the final moments of the game, Davis missed twice at the free-throw line, almost costing the Lakers the game! Just imagine, leading by 3…

Defeat! Rockets' Five Tigers Score 77+29, Cunningham with 32+9+7, New Record Set, Western Conference Landscape Changes On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the 28-win and 13-loss Rockets faced off against the 21-win and 21-loss Pistons at home. On paper, the Rockets had the advantage, but could they secure a victory? The Rockets were without Smith, starting with VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Amen, and Shen Jing. The Pistons were missing Ivey, starting with Cunningham, Hardaway, Osar, Harris, and Duran. In the first quarter, Osar and Duran made layups, while Amen, Jalen Green, and VanVleet responded strongly, giving the Rockets a 9-4 lead. Duran added a putback, to which Jalen Green replied with a three-pointer, extending the Rockets' lead to six points. Cunningham and Duran then went on a 7-0 run to take a one-point lead. VanVleet, Dillon, and Amen scored for the Rockets, but Cunningham, Harris, Duran, Hardaway, and Beasley responded in kind, putting the Pistons up by 13 points. Ethan and Landale contributed points, while Holland hit a three-pointer, maintaining an 11-point gap. Landale and Amen narrowed the deficit to seven points, but Beasley's three-pointer and Sasser's free throws ended the quarter with the Pistons leading 40-29. The second quarter saw Stewart and Sasser score four points, extending the Pistons' lead to 15 points. However, Whitmore, Amen, VanVleet, Ethan, and Shen Jing countered with a 16-0 run to take a one-point lead. Duran and Osar reclaimed a three-point lead, which was then overtaken by one point thanks to Jalen Green and Amen. Osar and Cunningham scored again, but Amen and…

Kawhi Leonard, a name familiar to many basketball fans, is one of the NBA's top stars. In recent seasons, Leonard has been the subject of much controversy due to injuries that kept him out of playoff games, leading to frustration among fans. However, he has recently made a comeback, scoring 23 points against the Brooklyn Nets and 19 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, demonstrating his efficiency on the court. Despite his long absence from games, Leonard's fighting power has not diminished, and he remains an indispensable member of the Clippers. This season, during Leonard's absence, James Harden took on the responsibility of leading the team, helping the Clippers achieve good results. Since Leonard's return, the team has been developing in a better direction, securing four consecutive victories after defeating the Lakers and ranking fifth in the Western Conference. It is well-known that previously, due to injuries, Leonard withdrew from the US men's basketball team and missed the Olympics. At the start of the new season, there were even rumors that he would be out for the entire season. His injury troubles were indeed severe, but he has only recently returned, playing five games with an average contribution of 13.6 points and gradually regaining his form. However, after beating the Lakers, Leonard announced an unexpected decision. Leonard officially announced his withdrawal from the game against the Chicago Bulls. According to the schedule, after today's game, the Clippers will face the Bulls in a back-to-back match tomorrow. As Leonard has just returned and needs time to adjust, he decided to withdraw.…