On January 6th, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly missed victory, chasing points to the end but ultimately lost to the Rockets. After the game, Redick directly expressed his anger, making it clear that everyone on the Lakers should be criticized except for James. Facing the Rockets, the Lakers launched a super comeback after trailing by as many as 22 points, eventually closing the gap to just 4 points, but they still lost. The Rockets won largely due to their rebounding advantage, with a difference of 10 rebounds between the two teams, mainly in offensive rebounds where the Rockets grabbed 18. After the game, Redick was furious and directly criticized the entire team, saying, "We can't even grab defensive rebounds." How could the Lakers not lose when they allowed the Rockets to grab 18 offensive rebounds? This is equivalent to giving the Rockets 18 more scoring opportunities. In fact, the Lakers had a higher shooting percentage than the Rockets, but the Rockets took 21 more shots, aggressively grabbing rebounds and immediately attacking, continuously shooting and grabbing rebounds. It was this tactic that overwhelmed the Lakers. However, who exactly was Redick criticizing when he said the team couldn't grab defensive rebounds? Obviously, he was referring to the other nine Lakers players besides James. There is a very direct statistic: in this game, the Lakers had 29 defensive rebounds, of which James grabbed 12 alone. He had a total of 13 rebounds, 12 of which were defensive rebounds. Therefore, when Redick said there was a problem with our defensive rebound protection,…

On January 5th, Beijing time, as the NBA regular season progresses, the Western Conference standings have undergone another dramatic change. The Thunder remains at the top with a 14-game winning streak, followed closely by the Rockets and Grizzlies. The Nuggets, Lakers, and Mavericks, despite an unfavorable start to the season, have managed to catch up with the championship contenders in the middle of the season. In contrast, the three teams that were considered favorites for the championship at the beginning of the season - the Spurs, Timberwolves, and Suns - have completely fallen behind. Among them, the Lakers, who are not favored among the championship contenders, have made almost no meaningful reinforcements during the offseason. Even though Davis explicitly stated that he hoped Pelinka would sign a big man center, all they ended up with was Crocker, who suffered from thrombosis and was insured last season. In addition, amidst widespread doubts, Pelinka signed rookie Christie to a $32 million mid-level contract, claiming that he would be an indispensable force on the Lakers' championship journey in the new season. However, as the 2024-25 season officially began, Christie's performance at the start of the season was not ideal. As the starting shooting guard for the second unit, his average score struggled to even reach double digits, and his absurdly low three-point shooting percentage once made Redick "question life." What exactly did the management see in him? How did this player manage to get a $32 million contract and re-sign with the Lakers? It is worth noting that just when the outside world…

Defeat! Warriors' Five Tigers with 76+21, Xiaosa with 22+13+7, Monk Sets Record, Western No. 8 Changes Hands On January 6, 2025, Beijing time, the 18-win and 16-loss Warriors faced the 16-win and 19-loss Kings at home. The Warriors were playing back-to-back games, having defeated the Grizzlies the day before. The Kings had an advantage in terms of physical fitness, but Curry did not play yesterday, so his energy was not a concern. Who would win today's game? The Warriors were missing Kuminga, with their starting lineup being Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Green, and Davis. The Kings were without Fox, with their starting lineup being Monk, Ellis, DeRozan, Murray, and Xiaosa. In the first quarter, Monk, Murray, and Xiaosa started with a 7-0 lead. Green and Wiggins responded with three-pointers, while Ellis and DeRozan countered for the Kings, leading to a score of 12-6. Curry, Hield, and Wiggins scored points, followed by Monk scoring 5 consecutive points and Hert's three-pointer, creating an 8-point gap. Wiggins made a layup, but Ellis, Hert, and Xiaosa responded strongly, increasing the gap to 13 points. Curry hit a three-pointer, but Ellis, Xiaosa, and DeRozan responded even more powerfully, extending the lead to 18 points. Hield and Schroder scored, and Carter made 1 of 2 free throws. At the end of the first quarter, the Kings led 36-21. In the second quarter, Carter made a jumper, giving the Kings a 17-point lead. Wiggins and Curry narrowed the gap to 13 points, but DeRozan made both free throws, maintaining a 15-point lead. Curry scored 8 points on his…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Thunder made a comeback against the Celtics to secure their 15th consecutive victory. In this game, the Celtics had a lead of up to 13 points in the first half, but were held to only 15 points in the third quarter by the Thunder's defense. The defending champions scored an even more surprising 12 points in the fourth quarter, and the Thunder won with a strong offensive and defensive performance in the second half. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, defeated the Hornets 115-105, with the final quarter being garbage time. This might be the terrifying dominance of the league leaders, as the Cavaliers secured their 10th consecutive victory after this game. Alexander faced the Celtics' defense (first in defensive efficiency), scoring 33 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in 38 minutes and 52 seconds, shooting 11 for 23, 3 for 6 from three-point range, and 8 for 8 from the free-throw line, with a true shooting percentage of 62.2%. He outperformed Tatum, who had 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 assist, and Brown, who had 21 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. SGA's MVP odds are currently at 34.7%, while Jokic's MVP odds are at 48.8%. SGA is about to face a crucial battle that could determine his MVP odds, with his next opponent being the Cavaliers. The two teams will meet for the first time this season on January 9th, with the Western Conference leader facing the Eastern Conference leader. The Thunder currently have a record of 30…

Warriors Suffer a 30-Point Defeat to the Kings! Curry Scores 26+7 but Concedes Early, Monk's Explosive Dunk Proves Too Much with 26+12 Beijing Time, January 6th, NBA regular season Warriors home 99-129 lost to the Kings by 30 points, the Kings first quarter 36-21 net win 15 points, the second quarter held off the Warriors' counterattack and expanded the lead; in the second half, the Kings continued to suppress the Warriors in the third quarter, leading by 30 points after three quarters, due to the large point difference, the Warriors conceded one quarter early, Curry and others were sitting on the bench very frustrated; the Warriors' two-game winning streak was ended, the record became 18 wins and 17 losses after the defeat, while the Kings are happy to win four consecutive victories, 17 wins and 19 losses continue to rank 11th in the West.‌ Statistical Data Warriors: Curry 26 points and 7 rebounds, Wiggins 18 points and 4 rebounds, Green 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, Schroder 7 of 1 only 3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, Hield 7 of 3 got 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists Kings: Monk 26 points, 12 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, Sabonis 22 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, DeRozan 12 points, Murray 11 points, Ellis 11 points, 2 assists, Hert 16 points Game Highlights Murray feinted easily dunked Curry continuously hit unreasonable 3+1 DeRozan's signature mid-range shot Monk's gliding dunk is too crazy Game Review In the first quarter, the Kings started with a 7-0 lead, Chase Dream hit…

NBA league has many legendary players, and Alex English is one of them. Many new fans are not familiar with the name Alex English, but he was a real tough guy in the league back then. He competed with Jordan as a super shooting guard in the same era and was also a top scorer who won the scoring title. However, there are also geniuses among the younger generation, and the career scoring record that English created in 15 years has been surpassed by Russell Westbrook today. English was drafted in 1976, and his career starting point was not high. He was selected as the 23rd pick in the second round that year. Early on, he also debuted as a substitute, playing for the Bucks in his rookie season, averaging 5.2 points in his first year and 9.6 points in his second year. In the third year of his career, after joining the Pacers, English began to make a comeback. His average score soared to 16 points, and he could grab 8.1 rebounds at the same time, becoming a qualified starting player. Soon after, he was sent to the Pistons. After joining the Pistons, English completely exploded. At the age of 28, he averaged 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, making his first All-Star appearance in his career, which can be considered a late bloomer. In 1983, he could average 28.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists, making him the league's scoring champion. By 1986, when Jordan suffered an injury and only averaged 22 points, English could score an…

The competition in the NBA Western Conference is currently very fierce. Besides the Thunder leading the West for two consecutive years without any surprises, the other teams are closely following each other. For instance, the Houston Rockets, who are temporarily ranked third in the West, have a minimal gap with the teams behind them. Coupled with some injury situations, the Rockets may fall behind in the second half of the season if they only rely on their current lineup. During an appearance on Kevin O'Connor's podcast, renowned journalist Tom Haberstroh revealed the Rockets' future team-building strategy. This includes center Alperen Sengun, who has become untouchable for the team. The three players Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, and Reed Shepard could be sold by the Rockets at any time. After all, if the team wants to create salary cap space or roster spots to pursue big-name stars, these individuals are likely to become sacrificial lambs. Alperen Sengun has earned his current status and recognition entirely through his own efforts. Initially just a substitute, he has become a core player for the Rockets. So far this season, Alperen Sengun averages 18.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1 block per game. Apart from his outside shooting and defense needing some improvement, his overall performance is impeccable. If Alperen Sengun and the Rockets maintain their level of play without significant declines, it is highly likely that he will be selected for the All-Star Game and the All-NBA Team for the first time in his career this season. Moreover, Alperen Sengun is already…

The Lakers had a glimpse of victory in the game, but ultimately, their hopes were snuffed out by Jalen Green's continuous scoring. Although they trailed by 20 points at one point, the Lakers nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback. The reason why the Lakers failed to achieve a 20-point comeback in this game can be attributed to two players who could be considered moles. The first is Christie, who, in the final moments, threw an inbound pass directly to the Rockets' VanVleet, effectively ending any chance of a Lakers' comeback. The second is Hachimura, a forward who was essentially a spectator on defense, allowing opponents to score at will and sometimes not even bothering to raise his hand. His defense became a cash machine for the Rockets. LeBron James, despite putting up a near-triple-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists, struggled to carry these two liabilities. After the loss, both Christie and James looked at each other in disbelief, unable to fathom how such a passing error could be so catastrophic. It should be noted that Christie played well throughout the game, especially defensively, showing great effort and tenacity. However, it was a significant mistake during the crucial inbound pass that cost them. Bachunlei, on the other hand, is a player who elicits frustration, seemingly incapable of contributing anything meaningful. It's unclear why he's even on the court, as every time he plays, the Lakers seem to lose ground. It might be better to dismantle him or trade him for other capable players. The Lakers are reportedly interested…

The Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling NBA matchup. The Rockets welcomed back Amen from suspension, while Ethan and Smith were sidelined due to injuries. The starting lineup for the Rockets featured VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Amen, and Sengun, while the Lakers started with Reaves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis. In the first quarter, Amen quickly scored six points, followed by Anthony Davis assisting Hachimura with a three-pointer after being double-teamed inside. Davis then scored on Dillon. Sengun made a basket, and Jalen Green showcased his offensive and defensive skills. Reeves and Green traded three-pointers as both teams exchanged leads. Davis blocked Sengun, leading to a timeout for the Rockets. After the break, VanVleet hit a three-pointer, and Green added seven more points, giving the Rockets a five-point lead. Davis fouled Adams, resulting in another timeout. Post-pause, Jalen Green fearlessly drove to the basket, drawing a 2+1 foul on LeBron James, and Adams extended the lead to double digits. Davis blocked Amen twice, but Green responded with another three-pointer! Tate hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, ending the quarter with the Rockets leading 36-22. During the second quarter, both teams rotated their lineups. Amen continued to attack the basket, earning free throws and scoring on a putback. Adams delivered a powerful dunk, prompting a Lakers timeout at 41-22. Upon James' return, he halted the bleeding with some points, but Holiday was also on fire, and VanVleet's three-pointer increased the lead to 20 points. Christie scored four points, and Udoka called a timeout. Back in action, Amen aggressively attacked…

The Lakers have been making a lot of trades recently. They first traded Russell for two good helpers, Smith and Milton, and now they are eyeing Valanciunas, which has attracted attention from the entire league and made fans restless. The Lakers' management has really invested heavily this time. Many people felt it was a loss when Russell was sent away, but the two players, Smith and Milton, have indeed brought new energy to the team, especially Smith's defense, which is like putting a net over the opponents' heads, and Milton's breakthroughs are also fierce. Russell's time with the Lakers was not very comfortable. His shooting accuracy fluctuated, and he was hesitant to take key shots, which almost drove the coaching staff crazy. In the end, he could only sit on the bench and watch others play. In this situation, trading him away was actually a win-win decision. After Smith arrived, the team's defensive intensity increased significantly. Opponents' scorers were troubled by him, and his three-point shooting was particularly accurate. This made the Lakers' offense more three-dimensional, and opponents dared not easily double-team James and Davis. Although Milton is not very famous, he plays very smartly, with fast break speed and accurate shooting. He is willing to step up in critical moments, which is particularly important in the playoffs. The Lakers' strength has indeed improved significantly after this trade, but the management is apparently not satisfied. They now have their sights set on Valanciunas, who has performed quite well with the Wizards. Valanciunas has a distinctive playing style, with diverse offensive…