NBA regular season saw multiple games played, with the following results:
The Suns defeated the 76ers, the Trail Blazers lost to the Pistons, the Magic narrowly won against the Knicks, the Clippers narrowly lost to the Timberwolves, the Mavericks suffered a significant defeat against the Grizzlies, and the Spurs were defeated by the Bulls.
NBA Regular Season Highlights:
Grizzlies Defeat Mavericks
In an NBA regular season match-up, the Grizzlies faced off against the Mavericks. The Mavericks took the lead in the first quarter, with PJ Washington playing exceptionally well to help his team gain the advantage. However, in the second quarter, the Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. scored consecutively, leading his team to overtake the score. In the second half, the Grizzlies maintained their offensive momentum, with Jaren Jackson Jr. continuing to perform efficiently, while the Mavericks appeared somewhat weak. In the final quarter, Scottie Pippen of the Grizzlies stood out, ultimately helping the Grizzlies secure a decisive victory with a score of 119-104.
Suns Overcome 76ers
On the same day, in the game between the 76ers and the Suns, the 76ers took the lead in the first quarter, with Kelly Oubre's performance being particularly crucial. However, the Suns gradually regained their form in subsequent quarters, with players like Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant stepping up to help the team overtake the score. Despite Maxey's outstanding performance for the 76ers in the final quarter, they were unable to turn the tide, ultimately losing to the Suns with a score of 99-109.
Game Analysis:
① Although the Suns won the game, it wasn't just because of this lineup change that the problem was solved. It's an undeniable fact that there are no defensive role players or offensive players. They can still compete against weaker teams, but when facing teams like the Thunder, Cavaliers, Nuggets, and Warriors, they have no defense at all. The Bucks didn't play too well at the beginning of the season either, but they have Giannis Antetokounmpo. After adjusting their strategy, they are still a super team.
② Beal seems to be doing okay, with a shooting percentage of 51%+43% for the season, and this season he has a shooting percentage close to 49%+40%. Beal is not inefficient; it's mainly because he can't carry the load now, averaging about 18 points per game and not wanting to attack on the court. I hope the Suns can make some adjustments in the next game and continue to work hard!
Timberwolves Narrowly Beat Clippers
In another key battle, the Clippers challenged the Timberwolves away from home. The Clippers took the lead in the first quarter, with Leonard and Harden working together to expand the point difference. However, the Timberwolves launched a counterattack in subsequent quarters, with players like Edwards and McDaniels performing well, helping the team gradually close the point gap. In the final quarter, both sides engaged in fierce competition, with the scores alternating. At a critical moment, Edwards' three-pointer helped the Timberwolves take the lead, while the Clippers failed to seize the opportunity, ultimately resulting in the Timberwolves narrowly defeating the Clippers with a score of 108-106.
Game Analysis:
① This game was a bit of a pity for the Clippers. Tyronn Lue should take responsibility; the bench played so well in the second quarter, yet he insisted on bringing in the starters. Dunn missed several open three-pointers, which greatly affected morale, and Xiaoqiong should have started. We acknowledge Edwards' current ability to solve problems, but to be fair, the referees had some issues in this game. Harden was called for an offensive foul every time he encountered contact, and Porter missed his free throw at the end, while Powell was also hit on the hand by Randle.
② Although the Clippers lost, Leonard hasn't fully recovered his form, and the team is clearly still in an adjustment period. They were able to perform like this under such biased refereeing by the Timberwolves, proving that the team's depth is still insufficient. Now, we just hope the Clippers can get into sync soon and wait for Leonard to return to full health. Go Clippers!
The latest NBA standings are as follows: