The Houston Rockets faced the Kings in a game where Shen Jing suffered an injury, which initially gave the impression that the Rockets' season was over. However, the opposite has proven to be true, as the team has actually become stronger. Throughout March, the Rockets have achieved a record of 9 wins and 8 losses. After defeating the Bulls, they have secured a seven-game winning streak. With an upcoming favorable schedule, it is possible that their streak may continue. They are only 2.5 games behind the tenth-placed Warriors in the Western Conference, making it feasible for them to catch up. In terms of performance, the Rockets are improving with each game, and there is a strong likelihood that they will make a push for the play-in tournament. From a player's perspective, since Shen Jing's departure, many players who have different styles from him have excelled, which is the key reason for the team's excellent form. At least four players have had significant breakthroughs directly related to Shen Jing's absence. Green: When Shen Jing was present, Green averaged 19.2 points per game. Without Shen Jing, Green's average has increased to 29.4 points per game. Crucially, Green's efficiency has improved, with increases in rebounds, assists, and shooting percentage. In recent times, Green has demonstrated star-level performances. As a result, Green has virtually secured his position as a future core player for the Rockets. Without Shen Jing, Green's stability, efficiency, versatility, and leadership abilities have all been significantly enhanced, truly fulfilling his potential. Thompson: Due to Shen Jing's absence, Thompson was promoted to…

On January 21st, Beijing time, La Liga powerhouse Valencia Club officially issued a statement condemning the behavior of some of their fans who insulted Real Sociedad players. Valencia officials stated that this behavior is unacceptable and should not exist on the football field or in society. Valencia Club also expressed in the statement that they are willing to cooperate with any requirements from relevant departments. If the identity of the individuals involved can be confirmed, the club will take corresponding measures, implementing strict disciplinary penalties, including expelling them from the Mestalla Stadium. During the last round of La Liga where Valencia defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 at home, some Valencia fans insulted and shouted offensive words at the Real Sociedad players warming up on the sidelines. It is reported that Japanese talent Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad became the main target of Valencia fans. Valencia fans shouted at Kubo, "Chinese! Open your eyes!" However, the introverted Kubo chose not to retaliate but continued his warm-up exercises, even showing a helpless smile. In response to the actions of Valencia fans, many netizens condemned, saying, "They deserve to be relegated, see you in the second division." "The arrogance of Europeans is in their bones, relegation is Valencia's only way out!" Currently, after 20 rounds of La Liga, Valencia has only accumulated 16 points and ranks second to last, facing a severe relegation situation. This La Liga veteran powerhouse is very likely to fall into the second division next season.

The Houston Rockets have won six out of their last seven games, with their loss to the Kings being attributed to biased refereeing. However, this defeat has not dampened the team's momentum, as they seem to be unaffected by injuries based on their recent performances. During their game against the Kings, Smith remained absent, but Ethan made his return, scoring 16 points and grabbing 4 rebounds. Despite the team's loss, Ethan's first appearance after multiple games out due to injury showed that he required no adjustment period; he was ready to contribute as soon as given the opportunity, which was the most pleasant surprise. In their match against the Trail Blazers, the Rockets were not impacted by their previous loss. They played exceptionally well throughout the game, with Ethan, in his second game back, coming off the bench to score 18 points, grab 8 rebounds, provide 4 assists, and make 3 steals. Over these two games, Ethan accumulated a total of 34 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, all while his playing time was limited. If unrestricted, Ethan could potentially put up even more impressive numbers. Ethan's outstanding performance is commendable, but another aspect that makes all teams envious is the Rockets' roster depth. Even with players like Smith, Ethan, and Thompson rotating in and out due to injuries, the team continues to perform at a high level and achieve efficient results. The Rockets have a stable starting lineup consisting of VanVleet, Green, Dillon, Smith, and Sengun. In the early part of the season, the weaknesses of this…

17:10 - Neymar is set to return to Brazil and join Santos, currently awaiting transfer approval from Al Nassr. Neymar is unwilling to give up his massive salary, and both parties will seek to reach an agreement in the coming days. Al Nassr remains interested in Vinicius Jr., but they need to resolve Neymar's contract first before having a chance to sign the player. 17:00 - Real Madrid has requested an explanation from Alphonso Davies, who has agreed to a contract extension with Bayern Munich worth 15 million euros per year. Real Madrid's alternative options are Gutiérrez or Fran García, with Gutiérrez's buyback price set at 8 million euros. 16:56 - Due to Ansu Fati's insistence on staying at Barcelona, the club's pursuit of Marcus Rashford has stalled, as Barcelona has no additional salary space available. Borussia Dortmund is leading the race for Rashford, and if all goes well, the transfer medical could be completed by Thursday. Rashford currently earns 400,000 euros per week, and he has agreed to forego part of his salary to facilitate the transfer, with a loan fee of around 8 million euros. 16:26 - Antony is close to joining Real Betis on loan, with no buyout clause included in the contract. Amorim has demanded that Manchester United sign a replacement. Manchester United is closely monitoring the transfer situation of Gittens, with interest also coming from Bayern Munich and Chelsea. 16:08 - Arsenal has begun attempting to sign Osimhen, with preliminary contact already made. Manchester City is considering a loan move for Douglas Luiz, while Juventus…

In this season's CBA regular season, Guangzhou suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Xinjiang, while Guangdong achieved an impressive 24-point victory over Fujian, securing their eighth consecutive win. Let's take a brief look at the summaries of these two matches and the current standings! Xinjiang 116-97 Guangzhou In the first quarter, Xinjiang quickly found their rhythm and went on an 11-3 run, forcing Guangzhou to call a timeout. After the break, Guangzhou gradually got into the game, with Warren hitting consecutive three-pointers to help them catch up. Both teams then started making threes, but Xinjiang maintained their lead throughout the quarter, ending it with a 7-point advantage. In the second quarter, Guangzhou's offensive efficiency was even worse than in the first, while Xinjiang remained consistent, further widening the gap. By halftime, Xinjiang had extended their lead to 13 points. In the second half, Guangzhou struggled to close the gap, and by the end of the third quarter, the outcome of the match was no longer in doubt as the difference continued to grow. Ultimately, Xinjiang secured a decisive 116-97 victory over Guangzhou. Throughout the game, Xinjiang had a clear advantage, with the whole team playing well. Five players, including Zhao Rui and Qi Lin, scored nearly 20 points each. On the other hand, Guangzhou's offense lacked firepower, and Guo Ailun, who made his second comeback appearance, still hadn't found his form, scoring only 6 points from 11 attempts. Fujian 92-116 Guangdong In the first half, Guangdong quickly got into the game, with Jilunwote scoring both inside and outside…

The second phase of the CBA regular season is in full swing, and recently there has been a lot of talk about former NBA top forward Darius Sanwell receiving offers from CBA teams. Sanwell is an experienced attacking wing guard with a height of 1.93 meters, averaging 12.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this season in Europe. Currently, many CBA teams have a strong desire to strengthen their small foreign aid positions. Among them, in addition to Guangdong Men's Basketball, which has not had a qualified small foreign aid, the three major giants Shanxi team, Xinjiang team, and Beijing Shougang team are also looking for suitable new small foreign aids, and it is highly likely that they have already sent offers to Sanwell. Without a doubt, the CBA league has now completely entered an era of foreign player competition. This season, the rule of 4 quarters and 7 foreign players in the CBA league has caused a revolutionary change in the championship race. Among them, traditional powerhouses such as Liaoning team, Guangdong team, and Zhejiang team, who have advantages in their local lineups, have seen their overall advantages disappear due to increased use of foreign players. As a result, some teams with powerful foreign players have officially joined the ranks of championship contenders, including Shanghai men's basketball with Lofton and Shanxi men's basketball with Goodwin and Diagno, both of whom are the biggest beneficiaries of the new foreign player rules this season. Although several foreign players have joined the CBA league this season only to be cut,…

Translation of the article content into English: The Charlotte Hornets have officially announced that Brandon Miller, the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has suffered a scapholunate ligament tear in his right wrist and will be out indefinitely. Miller's indefinite absence essentially means that the Hornets can now fully embrace a rebuilding strategy. Many fans may not be familiar with the scapholunate ligament, which connects the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist. Considering that Miller is right-handed, this injury has a significant impact on him. Prudently, the team will surely wait until he fully recovers before allowing him to return to the court. This year marks Miller's second season in the NBA. Prior to his injury, he played in 27 games, averaging 34.2 minutes per game, scoring 21 points, grabbing 4.9 rebounds, dishing out 3.5 assists, and making 1.1 steals. His shooting percentages were 40.3% from the field, 35.5% from three-point range, and 86.1% from the free-throw line. It's clear that, compared to his rookie year, Miller's statistics have generally improved, except for his shooting and three-point percentages, which have slightly decreased. However, this decline in shooting efficiency is understandable. Currently, the Hornets lack a consistent scoring option outside of LaMelo Ball. In such a situation, as the second overall pick, Miller naturally becomes another key player for the Hornets to develop, and he must take on more shots. The sudden increase in ball handling responsibilities is something that a rookie cannot quickly adapt to. Another set of statistics clearly illustrates this point: Miller's average number of…

Thrilling! Famous Reporter: Stone Active in Trade Market, Rockets Secure Kessler within 72 Hours On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues to progress, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 125 to 103. In this game, the Rockets' forward Amen Thompson was unable to play due to injury. The Rockets launched a fierce offensive in the third quarter, scoring a wave of 15 to 2, leading the Blazers by as many as 24 points at one point. Ultimately, the Rockets won a big victory on the road against the Blazers, avoiding a losing streak while also giving their opponents a five-game losing streak. In this game, our "Snowstorm Brother" Jalen Green once again unleashed his firepower, scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds in just three quarters, leading the team to an easy victory on the road. Green's plus-minus value was as high as +23, ranking first among all players! In addition, according to statistics, Jalen Green played 9 games in January, averaging 29.8 points with a true shooting percentage of 67.7%! He made 40 out of 81 three-point attempts, achieving a 49.4% shooting rate! When asked about the reason for the team's outstanding offensive performance over the past period, VanVleet simply answered with "Jalen Green," which is enough to show Green's status within the team. With his continuous excellent performances recently, Green has the potential to make his first All-Star appearance this season. The Rockets are currently ranked second in the West, and based on their record, they fully deserve to…

Zhu Fangyu has yet to resolve the issue of securing a small foreign aid player as the second stage nears its end. As a result, Xu Jie has had to persist through gritted teeth. Despite his current wrist injury, he remains an indispensable figure on the team and continues to play. Zhu Ba recently made an offer to Russell, a small guard from the Turkish Super League, but it was rejected due to unresolved salary issues, leading to a breakdown in negotiations. With only three games left in the second stage, Guangdong is unlikely to secure a foreign aid player in the short term. However, being rejected by Russell may actually be a good thing for Guangdong. This Turkish small guard does not have a height advantage and his shooting ability is average, with a three-point shooting rate of only 30%. Last season, Guangdong brought in A Shui, who also lacked height but possessed long-range three-point skills, excellent organization, steals, and breakthrough abilities. Besides playing somewhat individually, there were no other significant problems. If he hadn't been signed by Shanghai, A Shui would indeed have been a good choice. Guangdong is currently looking for a small foreign aid player with strong scoring capabilities, and it would be even better if they played somewhat individually. A Shui joined Shanghai at the beginning of the season and is no longer eligible to play for other CBA teams this season. There is undoubtedly a significant gap between Russell and A Shui. Signing this small foreign aid would only add another subpar player to…

Recently, a youth international football invitational tournament held in Auckland has attracted widespread attention from the Chinese football community. In this match, Shanghai Shenhua's U12 team defeated the Iniesta Football Academy representative team from Japan with a remarkable score of 6:1. This victory not only demonstrated the potential for development in Chinese youth football but also brought a glimmer of hope to Chinese football, which has been in a state of depression for a long time. The process of the game was impressive. The Shenhua U12 team, playing away from home, displayed an astonishing level of technical and tactical skills. During the match, the young players showed great teamwork, with multiple attacking points blooming, completely suppressing their Japanese opponents. What was even more valuable was that they faced a strong Japanese training team and showed the demeanor of a general, maintaining a positive and proactive attitude on the field throughout the game, eventually winning with a big score of 6:1. Such a score is rare in the history of football matches between China and Japan. The significance of this victory far exceeds that of an ordinary youth training match. To understand its importance, one must look back at the history of football competition between China and Japan. Since the Chinese national team defeated the Japanese team 2:0 in an A-level event in 1998, China has not been able to defeat Japan in any official matches. In that victory, forward Li Bing scored twice, creating a glorious moment for the Chinese team. However, in the following 25 years, the gap between…