Throughout NBA history, few players can be mentioned in the same breath as Michael Jordan. LeBron James, with his legendary performances year after year, has been steadily approaching Jordan's legacy, sparking discussions about who is truly the greatest of all time. Looking at their entire careers, Jordan undoubtedly remains the more brilliant figure. However, when focusing solely on their performance at age 40, the comparison between the two may differ from what one might expect. This season, James has averaged 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. So, how did Jordan perform at the same age? This year, James turned 40, making him the oldest player in the league. However, his on-court performance does not reflect his age. He has begun to step back, allowing players like Russell Westbrook to handle the ball more and Anthony Davis to become the focal point of the Lakers' system. At present, James is more akin to a top-tier second option, a key player capable of taking over games in crucial moments, but unable to maintain high-intensity competition throughout every game and the entire season. So far this season, James has maintained a commendable attendance record. He has played in 31 games, averaging 35 minutes per game and attempting 18.3 shots, which are solid numbers for a hardworking and durable player. He has delivered an impressive stat line of 24.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 50.7% and a three-point percentage of 38.2%. James ranks 16th in scoring, 31st in rebounding, and 4th in assists in the…

On January 6th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Thunder staged a comeback at home to defeat the defending champions. In the final quarter, they outscored the Celtics 29-12, successfully defending their home court and achieving a record-breaking 15-game winning streak; the Thunder firmly occupy first place in the West, having consecutively defeated Eastern powerhouses like the Knicks and Celtics, showcasing their championship potential with this impressive streak. During the home game against the reigning champions, the Thunder trailed by 10 points in the first half with a score of 55-65. However, in the second half, they launched a furious counterattack, narrowing the gap to 4 points in the third quarter with a score of 21-15. In the final quarter, they overwhelmed the Celtics on both offense and defense with a 29-12 run. During this period, Alexander chased down Tatum for a massive block and then assisted Hartenstein in a thunderous dunk over White. Dort contributed by hitting multiple three-pointers from outside, providing crucial firepower. Ultimately, the Thunder completed a remarkable comeback, defeating the Celtics 105-92. Alexander had an outstanding game, shooting 11 for 23 to score 33 points, grab 11 rebounds, dish out 6 assists, make 3 steals, and block 2 shots, with a +12 plus-minus rating. Alexander once again demonstrated an MVP-level performance, both offensively and defensively, leading his team to victory and extending their winning streak. This marks the 20th time this season that Alexander has scored at least 30 points in a single game, leading the league in such statistics. In the past…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors received bad news as reported by their team journalist. Kuminga's MRI results confirmed a right ankle sprain, which will sideline him for at least three weeks. This injury is a heavy blow to both Kuminga and the Warriors, as he will miss the next 11 games. During the previous game between the Warriors and the Atlanta Hawks, Kuminga suffered a right ankle sprain while playing defense in the second quarter at 2 minutes and 27 seconds. He was seen rolling in pain and limped back to the locker room before being forced to leave the game due to his injury; after the game, Kuminga left the arena on crutches. In this game, Kuminga came off the bench for 15 minutes, shooting 4 of 6 from the field, including 3 of 3 from beyond the arc, scoring 13 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists but also committing 4 turnovers. After the game, Coach Kerr revealed that Kuminga's injury was severe and has now been confirmed to be out for at least three weeks. Kerr also mentioned that Kuminga was playing the best basketball of his career, and they will miss him, hoping that Li Kaili can fill the void left by his absence. After Kuminga's injury was announced, Kerr candidly stated that it was too cruel and added that Li Kaili and Moody would receive more playing opportunities. So far this season, Kuminga has played for the Warriors, averaging 26 minutes per game, scoring 16.8 points with 5 rebounds and 2.2…

NBA Regular Season: Thunder Overturn Celtics to Win 15 Consecutive Games, SGA Scores 33 Points and Tatum 26+10 On January 6th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the defending champion Celtics visited the Thunder, who had won 14 consecutive games. The Celtics took a 3-point lead at the end of the first quarter and expanded it to a 10-point lead in the second quarter with a score of 30-23. The Thunder narrowed the gap by winning 6 points in the third quarter and took a 12-point lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 24-8 run. The Celtics failed to catch up, and the Thunder eventually defeated the Celtics 105-92 at home. The Thunder has won 15 consecutive games, continuing to break their team record, ranking first in the West with a record of 30 wins and 5 losses; the Celtics' record is now 26 wins and 10 losses, remaining second in the East. Both sides' data:‌ Celtics - Tatum 26 points and 10 rebounds, Jaylen Brown 21 points, Porzingis 19 points and 9 rebounds, White 11 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Holiday 2 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, Horford 6 points and 8 rebounds. Thunder - Alexander 33 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, Jaylen Williams 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, Hatten 8 points and 10 rebounds, Wallace 13 points and 3 rebounds, Dort 14 points and 6 rebounds, Wiggins 15 points. Star of the Game: Alexander Alexander played for 37 minutes, shooting 11 of 23, including 3…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season witnessed a strong dialogue as the Thunder staged a comeback victory over the Celtics at home, securing their 15th consecutive win. Alexander remained a stable contributor in this game, facing off against two formidable defenders, White and Holiday. Alexander played for 39 minutes, shooting 11 of 23 from the field, 3 of 6 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 8 of 8 from the free-throw line, accumulating 33 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, filling up the stat sheet. With this victory, the Thunder extended their winning streak to 15 games, continuing to break their team's record for consecutive wins. They also maintained their undefeated record against Eastern Conference teams, achieving an 11-game winning streak against them. The Celtics only managed to score 92 points in this game, which marks the first time this season they failed to reach the century mark. Their previous lowest score was 104 points, despite averaging a high 119.3 points per game this season, ranking third in the entire league. However, they were completely stifled in this match. The Celtics' offensive struggles were also related to their opponents' tenacious defense. Including this game, the Thunder have now limited their opponents to under 100 points on 16 occasions this season, leading the league in this statistic. Currently, the Thunder's average points allowed is just 103, which is also the best in the league.

NBA regular season, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 121-113 at home. The Warriors played well in this game, maintaining the lead in each quarter, which allowed them to steadily secure the victory. Six players had perfect scores throughout the game. Schroder's performance is getting better and better, which is reassuring. Previously, Schroder was ineffective with or without the ball, but now that chemistry has developed, he can activate the team and score himself. He finished with 17 points and 9 assists, controlling the rhythm of the game. Wiggins was also a major highlight, scoring 18 points in the third quarter alone. Although he only scored 24 points in total, he could hold off the Grizzlies' counterattacks and maintain defensive intensity, which is commendable. Hield and Waters had very high shooting percentages in this game. Waters was present on the court in the final quarter, able to score consecutively, finishing with 16 points. Hield, despite missing shots in previous games, scored 14 points in this one, including 4 out of 7 three-pointers. This was his most accurate game in the last five. Kuminga continued to provide stable output, scoring 13 points in 15 minutes, but unfortunately suffered an injury, spraining his ankle, which should not be a major issue. Li Kaili dominated the final quarter, during which time he was both offensive and defensive, even revitalizing the offensive rhythm. Unfortunately, Kerr did not use him much previously. Li Kaili finished with 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, performing very well. TJD, Green, Moody, and Spencer all…

In the final quarter of the game between the Nuggets and the Spurs with 5 minutes and 36 seconds remaining, Westbrook missed an open basket after receiving a back pass from Jokic under the basket. This shot was a complete airball, which led to Westbrook being ridiculed by many Spurs fans who uploaded videos of this moment. However, with 1 minute and 47 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Westbrook hit a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Jokic outside the arc, helping the Nuggets take the lead at 107-106. Unfortunately, in the last 14 seconds, Westbrook and Jokic's pick-and-roll did not result in a successful buzzer-beater for Jokic. Coach Malone had great trust in Westbrook, and he continued to play in overtime. In overtime, Westbrook only had one shot attempt, but he managed to grab one offensive rebound and two defensive rebounds, along with dishing out one assist. His defensive performance in overtime was particularly impressive, while Paul went scoreless in overtime, shooting 0-for-2. In the entire game, Westbrook played for 36 minutes, shooting 4-for-11 (36.4% FG), including 1-for-4 from three-point range, scoring 9 points, 6 assists, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, and 1 turnover. On the other hand, Paul played for 31 minutes, shooting 1-for-9 (11.1% FG), including 0-for-3 from three-point range, scoring 2 points, 8 assists, and 2 turnovers. Paul's performance was clearly inferior to Westbrook's, especially considering Paul's salary is 11million,whileWestbrook′sisonly11 million, while Westbrook's is only 11million,whileWestbrook′sisonly3.3 million. Westbrook also achieved a milestone in this game, surpassing Nuggets legend Alex English to rank 22nd in…

This game, the Nuggets really played a bit risky! They were supposed to conquer the Pelicans, but they almost got dragged down by the Pelicans. If it weren't for the overtime at the end, they would have become a laughingstock. This game really made people sweat, especially the two big cores of the Pelicans, CJ McCollum and Murray, which made people feel a little confused. You say, these two people with big contracts, but brought such an inefficient performance to the team, don't they feel ashamed? The game started, and the Nuggets failed to play their advantage, but the Pelicans gave them a lesson. The Pelicans played very hard, especially McCollum, whose 21 shots and 8 hits looked a bit annoying. He made 4 of 10 three-pointers, with a hit rate of 40%, but his overall hit rate was only 38%. Honestly, such a state could not lead the team at all. Murray is also similar, shooting 7 of 24 for 17 points and 15 assists, but the most embarrassing thing is that he missed all six three-pointers, with a three-point hit rate of 0%. The low-efficiency performance of these two cores not only slowed down the offensive rhythm but also messed up the entire team's offense. You say, with such a performance, can you believe that they receive millions of dollars in salary every year? Some netizens also said on the Internet: These two people from the Pelicans really lost the definition of the core, playing so inefficiently, yet dare to take such high salaries. This is simply a…

On January 5th, Beijing time, the 26th round of the second stage of the CBA league regular season continued. In the just-concluded focus battle, the traditional powerhouse Guangdong team's victory over Shandong team at home with a score of 98-93 became the focus of fans' attention. In this game, Xu Jie, the main guard of Guangdong team, once again showed his dominance that was not inferior to a small foreign aid. He efficiently scored 22 points, 11 assists, and 4 rebounds under the matchup with top defensive players such as Yu Dehao and Gao Shiyuan, helping Guangdong team easily defeat Shandong team. However, Guangdong team still needs to find a small foreign aid who can carry the flag in the offensive end in the future. Xu Jie has shown fatigue in the game, and being repeatedly stolen by Shandong team is enough to explain everything. From the game, Xu Jie's comprehensive performance once again demonstrated his importance in Guangdong team. As the core of Guangdong team's tactical initiation, Xu Jie not only stood out in scoring and assists but also played at the level of a small foreign aid on the court. However, based on Hu Mingxuan's not-so-fast return and the release of Les, Guangdong team seems to have finally ushered in an opportunity for reinforcement. With the arrival of the layoff period in the NBA league, Guangdong team has officially welcomed new opportunities for recruitment. After Guangdong team officially announced the release of Les, Zhu Fangyu was once favored by the outside world to have already had a new…

It's confirmed! Morant has suffered a shoulder sprain! Another NBA superstar with a glass body. How many times has Morant been injured this season? During the recent Grizzlies 132-124 game against the Pelicans, he collided with Tais on his right shoulder while navigating a screen in the third quarter and immediately fell to the ground in pain. The Grizzlies' official announcement revealed that Morant has been diagnosed with a first-degree sprain of the right shoulder acromioclavicular joint, which will be monitored weekly. It's worth noting that last season, Morant missed the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, playing only nine games and averaging 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game. This season, although Morant hasn't suffered a season-ending injury, he has been plagued by minor injuries, causing him to play intermittently. So far, he has played in 20 out of 33 games for the Grizzlies, averaging 27.7 minutes per game, contributing 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.1 steals, with shooting percentages of 45.4% and 32.3%. The Grizzlies have already implemented strict injury management for Morant, limiting his average playing time to just 27.7 minutes per game, with very few instances of playing over 30 minutes in a single game. However, it's hard to control his explosive style of play, as his average inside scoring (10.4 points) accounts for more than half of his total points. Perhaps Edwards could be a good example for Morant, as he has been averaging 4 made three-pointers at a 41.1% shooting rate this season, with three-point attempts (9.8 times)…