On January 22, Beijing time, the CBA regular season saw Shanghai men's basketball team defeat Guangdong men's basketball team to secure a two-game winning streak, ending Guangdong's nine-game winning streak. In the past 20 games, Shanghai has achieved an impressive record of 18 wins and 2 losses, quickly recovering from a brief two-game losing streak to win two consecutive victories. Shanghai led by 18 points in the first half, extended the lead to over 30 points in the third quarter, and entered garbage time early in the fourth quarter. In this game, in order to deal with the high-spirited Guangdong, Shanghai men's basketball team finally returned Lofton to the starting lineup, as it was crucial to seize the opening. Playing against a historically strong team like Guangdong requires suppression from the start. In the first quarter, Lofton lived up to expectations, scoring 7 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds on 4-of-2 shooting and 1-of-2 from three-point range. Li Hongquan became a trump card with three three-pointers in the first quarter, scoring 9 points, and Shanghai led by as many as 8 points. In the second quarter, Li Hongquan hit another three-pointer, Xu Jie missed a three-pointer but Liu Zheng responded with a fast-break basket to extend the lead to 14 points, forcing Du Feng to call a timeout. Ren Junfei's knee collided with Xue Bu, causing him to fall to the ground, fortunately without serious injury. Bei Zili hit a three-pointer, Zhang Wenyi scored a mid-range shot, and Liu Zheng responded with another three-pointer, forcing Du Feng to call another…

After Curry's long-range buzzer-beater against the Suns, Klay Thompson was interviewed by Logan Murdock of The Ringer. There were many topics covered in the interview, but I found two key pieces of information. Accepting his decline I am aware that my shooting is no longer consistent. Moving forward, I will approach each game with optimism and confidence, making the most of my limited playing time. Willingness to take a pay cut to stay with the Warriors Playing alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, winning games and securing four championships, has been the most important part of my life. Playing together is more important than money or fame. Klay Thompson spoke somewhat reservedly, as he is a proud and competitive individual. However, it is commendable that he opened up and publicly expressed his willingness to take a pay cut in order to continue playing for the Warriors. Recently, the Warriors have won four consecutive games, moving up to tenth place in the Western Conference and temporarily securing a spot in the play-in tournament. During this winning streak, Klay Thompson only played in three games, averaging 10.3 points with a field goal percentage of 38.3% and a three-point percentage of 33.3%. In crucial moments of the game, Coach Kerr often benches Klay Thompson, opting for the closing lineup of "Curry + Poole + Wiggins + Kuminga + Green". The fact of their winning streak proves that this lineup is currently the strongest for the Warriors. If Thompson truly turns around and overcomes his mental demons, he should proactively communicate with Kerr, apply…

Welcome back to the No. 13 Ballroom. The season is more than halfway through, and it's time for a review. ESPN previously listed the top 8 most impressive players in the first half of this season, including: Towns, Cunningham, Wembanyama, Dyson Daniels, Lonzo Ball, Harden, Norman Powell, Cameron Johnson. In fact, there are quite a few overlaps with my own choices - but I wouldn't include Lonzo Ball and Cameron Johnson. Because the former's performance has always been far from people's expectations, more like sympathy points based on his repeated serious injuries; And the latter is after all in a team like the Nets, which is not very convincing in terms of data - Schroder also performed well before joining the Warriors, but then it was really hard to say that he was outstanding. So today, I want to share the top 10 players who impressed me the most in the first half of this season. Let's see if it matches your opinion - if not, feel free to leave a message to discuss and share ~ Next, let's talk about them one by one according to their current team records: Evan Mobley Last season's average: 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.4 blocks This season's average: 18.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.4 blocks Judging from the data alone, Mobley's progress seems insignificant. But if you watch a few more Cavaliers games, you will know how much his transformation and growth this season have helped the team. His defense has never been a concern, single…

A 57-year-old Serbian coach, Djordjevic, led the Chinese U20 team in an international football friendly match against the Thai U20 team. Prior to this game, the Chinese U20 team had played two friendlies in January with disappointing results, first losing 1-3 to Shenzhen 2028 and then 1-4 to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Facing the Thai U20 team, who were of similar strength, the Chinese team aimed for victory to avoid a third consecutive defeat and to present a gift for the Spring Festival. In the 76th minute, the Chinese U20 team conceded the first goal, falling behind the Thai U20 team. However, in the 82nd minute, Chen Shihan stepped up to help the Chinese U20 team equalize. After 90 minutes of play, the score was tied at 1-1. In the ensuing penalty shootout, the Chinese team continued their efforts, with all five players successfully converting their penalties. The second Thai player missed his penalty, resulting in a 5-3 victory for China in the shootout. The final score saw China defeat the Thai U20 team 6-4, ending their two-game losing streak in the warm-up matches. Congratulations to the Chinese U20 team and Djordjevic! This can be considered a gift for the Spring Festival!

Big Surprise! 19-year-old Chinese Table Tennis Player Defeats Tomokazu Harimoto 4-2 to Win Championship, Guai Man Loses Gold with a Shutout A major surprise from the Mascot table tennis competition! The 19-year-old Chinese table tennis player Chen Yuanyu defeated Tomokazu Harimoto and won the gold medal, while world champion Guai Man suffered a 0-4 defeat at the hands of her teammate, missing out on the gold. This is the result of the WTT table tennis regular challenge singles final. The Chinese team won both the men's and women's singles titles, with the men's singles title being particularly hard-won and incredibly surprising. This is Chen Yuanyu's first regular challenge championship! After the men's singles semi-finals were announced, only Chen Yuanyu was left among the young Chinese players. It was expected that he would reach the final, but it was unexpected that he could defeat the top-ranked Tomokazu Harimoto and create his own miracle. In the match against Tomokazu Harimoto, with a bold and aggressive attitude, Chen Yuanyu remained true to himself and resolutely executed his pre-set tactics. He lost the first game 8-11, then turned it around with two 11-7 victories. After being tied by Tomokazu Harimoto at 3-11, Chen Yuanyu did not let the difficulties defeat him, but instead firmly believed in himself and fought point by point against Tomokazu Harimoto. In the fifth game, starting from the same line, Chen Yuanyu was not discouraged by the big score difference in the fourth game, and blasted out an 11-4 to take the lead again. In the sixth game, in the…

The Real Madrid squad has always been a topic of discussion among fans, especially when the team faces wave after wave of injuries. Spanish defender Marco Asensio's performance has attracted considerable attention. This name, which was not prominent in the team, gradually established its place in Real Madrid's defense through outstanding performances and became an existence that could not be ignored. In fact, Real Madrid is seriously considering his future with the team. Especially this season, Asensio has performed exceptionally well, particularly during the team's injury crisis, where he played the role of a "firefighter." Everyone knows that Real Madrid's defensive line has been plagued by injuries this season, with many key players missing due to injuries. However, Asensio was able to quickly step up, fill the gaps, and perform steadily and maturely. It can be said that Asensio has proven through his actions that he is not just a "substitute player" but a valuable defensive asset capable of stepping up in critical moments. However, as these injured players return, Asensio's position in the first team becomes less clear. The defensive line will return to its strongest lineup, raising questions about whether Asensio can maintain his position in the first team. Real Madrid's evaluation of Asensio seems complex. They believe he possesses characteristics similar to Nacho – a player capable of playing multiple defensive roles. Nacho is known as a "versatile player" in Real Madrid's defense, capable of playing as a center-back, right-back, or left-back whenever needed. Asensio also has this ability, with his flexibility and adaptability making him a…

Chen Boya, a name that has been prominent in the Tianjin women's volleyball team for seven or eight years, seems to have an ambiguous relationship with the position of "main spiker." Her height is not outstanding, her strength is not top-notch, and coupled with her older age, these factors seem to be silently hindering her steps towards a higher stage. I have always had the view that Chen Boya may lack the ability to deliver the decisive blow at critical moments. Imagine if she had the opportunity to enter the national team and face strong opponents from abroad. They would undoubtedly target her weaknesses with serve attacks. At that time, whether she can withstand the pressure and not collapse is really uncertain. Of course, I am not saying that Chen Boya is useless. After all, during her years with the Tianjin team, she has made significant progress under the careful guidance of coaches Wang Baoquan and Chen Fang. Her current state looks quite good. However, when we compare her with the veteran Gong Xiangyu, we must admit that there is still a considerable gap in their comprehensive abilities. Gong Xiangyu, as the main spiker of the national team, has honed her receiving, setting, blocking, and small ball combination skills through major competitions, and her experience is extremely rich. As for Chen Boya, although her age and height are advantages to some extent, these cannot make up for her shortcomings in technical details and experience. In domestic leagues, Chen Boya might still be able to perform well by relying on her…

After five seasons with the Guangdong team, during which he played in 171 games and averaged 22.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, Marshon Brooks has finally left the team. Throughout his tenure with Guangdong, Marshon accumulated a total of 3,888 points, 994 rebounds, and 826 assists, making him a true contributor to the team's success. However, time waits for no one, and age has caught up with Marshon. Following his Achilles tendon rupture, he has aged rapidly, and his offensive prowess is no longer as sharp or lethal as it once was. This season, Marshon represented Guangdong in 39 games, averaging only 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks per game in 18 minutes of playtime, marking career lows across the board. Zhu Fangyu, the general manager of the Guangdong Southern Tigers, openly stated that the decision to part ways with Marshon was primarily due to concerns over his age and offensive efficiency. Despite the confusion and speculation surrounding the timing of Guangdong's decision to release Marshon, the team has been transparent about its intentions. They have made it clear that they are seeking a more impactful foreign player to replace him, and this statement holds true. According to media personality Xue Sijia, "Sources reveal that after amicably terminating their contract with Marshon Brooks, the Guangdong Southern Tigers are interested in signing Nathan Knight, an interior player who previously played for NBA teams such as the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves." It turns out that Guangdong had already identified a potential replacement for…

James Harden, Zion Williamson, Jamal Murray, De'Aaron Fox, and Domantas Sabonis. As we all know, each team in the East and West All-Star lineup has 12 players (5 starters + 7 reserves). The starters are usually the high-profile stars with the most popularity, while the reserves are mostly selected by coaches across the league. The selection criteria for reserves are twofold: first, the team must have a good record, and second, the individual's statistics must be impressive. In my understanding, the reserve lineup for the All-Stars typically comes from the top eight teams in both the East and West. The Eastern Conference All-Star reserve list is the fairest, featuring players like Brown, Brunson, Mitchell, Randle, Adebayo, Maxey, and Banchero, all from teams within the top eight in the East. Now let's look at the Western Conference All-Star reserve lineup: Leonard, Edwards, Booker, Paul George, Anthony Davis, Towns, and Curry. Anthony Davis, from the ninth-ranked Lakers in the West, and Curry, from the twelfth-ranked Warriors, both have high popularity and are hot topics, so their inclusion is widely expected. However, their teams' records this year do not command respect, highlighting the essence of the NBA: maximizing commercial interests. To accommodate these two insiders, the league has selectively overlooked the fifth-ranked Kings and seventh-ranked Pelicans in the West, with no star players from either team making the cut! De'Aaron Fox, averaging 27.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists this season, delivered his career-best performance but was surprisingly left out. Sabonis, averaging 19.9 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists this season, a versatile…

Heroes Compete in Haikou, Mount Tai Trains in the Cold! Tang Chuang Leaves, No Domestic Reinforcements, Dongti: Choi Kang-hee Reluctant to Play Friendlies Winter training and drills, who wouldn't want to go somewhere warm? Shanghai Port went to Abu Dhabi, while teams like Shanghai Shenhua, Beijing Guoan, Chengdu Rongcheng, Changchun Yatai, Qingdao West Coast, Dalian Yibo, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, China League One's Nantong Zhiyun, and Chongqing Tongliang Long all went to Haikou. They can easily arrange friendly matches on-site, but Shandong Taishan has moved to the Bund for winter training in the cold! Choi Kang-hee is a "fool"! The relegation-threatened team, Changchun Yatai, won 4-1 against Qingdao West Coast in a friendly match in Haikou. On January 22nd, Yatai will face Chongqing Tongliang Long for their fourth teaching match of the Haikou winter training. Since Li Xiaopeng took over Qingdao Hainiu, players like Hao Junmin and Liu Zhenli joined the coaching staff, strengthening the team and getting back on track. Recently, they completed a friendly match against Shandong Taishan B team, with Hainiu winning 3-0. However, Taishan is training in Shanghai during the winter, and since neither of the Shanghai teams are there, there are "no" opponents. It seems that Taishan's goal for the new season will not be set too high. Some fans jokingly say, "We need to avoid relegation." With old Cui and Jinan Wen L in place, avoiding relegation is not impossible, but the team needs to complete its generational change. Don't just drift along. As an old club in the Chinese Super League, how can you…