The Lakers are currently in a difficult situation, having just lost to their local rivals, the Clippers. Anthony Davis, also known as "Brother Mei," performed poorly, with the center Zubac dominating the paint. The Lakers really need a legitimate center, as Davis does not want to face off against true centers; he is a power forward and does not wish to engage in the physical battles of the giants. Although the Lakers recently signed a center, Trey Jamison, who stands at 211 cm, he is essentially a minor player on a two-way contract. Having been cut by the Pelicans and being an undrafted rookie, he lacks significant fighting ability. Therefore, Pelinka's signing of him seems to be more about deceiving fans and himself. The Lakers have other frontcourt players like Wood, Hayes, and Koloč, but none of them are true starters. Wood is known for his defensive lapses, Hayes is slow and loves to jump without much skill, and Koloč is so thin that he flies away with a single push, lacking any real physicality. Thus, while the Lakers appear to have three centers, they actually have no one in the paint. Davis is now the starting center because Hachimura and James play as forwards. However, Davis has always been resistant to playing center, both during his time with the Pelicans and after joining the Lakers, which is an open secret. Recently, there has been a very good center on the market who is involved in trade rumors: the Mavericks' Gafford. Multiple sources have revealed that the Mavericks want to…

The Mavericks suffered a 6-game, 5-loss streak! Irving and Gafford both scored 30 but still couldn't win, Thompson missed the equalizer for consecutive games with single-digit scores. On January 21st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Mavericks lost 105-110 to the Hornets on the road, with their record becoming 23 wins and 21 losses. Facing the Hornets, who are only ranked third from the bottom in the East, the Mavericks led by 3 points in the first quarter under Irving's leadership. In the second quarter, the Hornets' Ball scored 10 points alone to lead the team to level the score. In the second half of the game, the two teams were very close, with the Mavericks leading by 1 point into the final quarter. Irving scored 14 points alone in the fourth quarter, but the Hornets' overall offensive performance was more outstanding, leaving the Mavericks in a passive position at the end of the game. With Thompson's equalizing three-pointer missing and Josh Green making two free throws, the Mavericks ultimately lost on the road. Two players from the Mavericks scored over 30 points today, namely Irving and Gafford. Irving made 11 of 24 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, and 8 of 9 free throws, totaling 33 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Among them, he scored 14 points alone in the fourth quarter, while the entire Mavericks team only scored 22 points. Gafford, who has recently been embroiled in trade rumors, almost dominated the Hornets' interior, making 12 of 15 shots to crazily score…

On January 20th at 7 a.m. Beijing time, the Denver Nuggets faced off against their nemesis, the Orlando Magic, in an away game. Last season, the Magic completed a double-kill over the Nuggets, sweeping them in the season series! This season, the Orlando Magic has been hit by a severe injury wave. Even though their star player, Paolo Banchero, has recovered from his injury, key players such as Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony, and Markelle Fultz are still on the injury list, significantly weakening the team's fighting power. This has directly led to the Magic falling from fourth place in the Eastern Conference to seventh. Facing a weakened Magic lineup, the Nuggets have a rare opportunity for revenge! According to statistics, Jamal Murray averaged 18.7 points in the first 20 games of the season, but in his last 15 games, he has been averaging 22 points with a three-point shooting percentage of 43.4%. With Jamal Murray regaining his form and Russell Westbrook fitting perfectly into the starting lineup, the Nuggets are developing in a positive and healthy direction. The Nuggets' starting lineup for this game includes Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, Bruce Brown, Michael Porter Jr., and Jamal Murray. The Magic's starting lineup consists of Markelle Fultz, Paolo Banchero, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., and Franz Wagner. The game began with the Magic taking an early lead, 8-3, forcing a timeout from the Nuggets! Jokic hit a mid-range shot, Okeke responded with a layup, Carter Jr. nailed a three-pointer, Brown finished a fast-break dunk, Banchero scored two points with a…

The coaching market in the CBA league has been thrown into turmoil as six teams have collectively changed their head coaches, resulting in a major shake-up that has left fans stunned, as if the entire league has transformed overnight. Beijing Shougang, Xinjiang, Shandong, Shanxi, Jilin, and Shenzhen all seem to have agreed to replace their respective head coaches in unison. This coaching carousel is quite lively, making one wonder if they are dissatisfied with their own coaches or if they think the grass is always greener on the other side? Xinjiang men's basketball team's move is truly earth-shattering. Last season, Qiu Biao led the team to the finals and even won the Best Coach award, only to be abruptly let go. This move seems to suggest that they are not satisfied with their own shiny trophy and prefer to pick up discarded scraps from others. Even more astonishing is that Xinjiang has chosen a "rookie" Liu Wei to take over. Coach Liu's coaching experience may not even match the time we spend watching games. Is Xinjiang trying to pull off a "rookie miracle," or do they feel that the other teams in the league are too strong and want to add some difficulty for themselves? Shandong, on the other hand, has picked up Qiu Biao, who was let go by Xinjiang. However, this Qiu coach must be cautious, as Shandong was in complete disarray last season. Bringing this team back on track may be harder than scaling the heavens. We hope that Coach Qiu possesses the skill of turning an…

Official Announcement! Chinese Men's Basketball Rising Star Suffers Serious Injury, Season Over - Can He Prove Himself Again?‌ Guangzhou Men's Basketball rising star Jiao Boqiao suffered an ankle injury. According to the latest report from Jiao Boqiao Studio, Jiao Boqiao was found to have a rupture of the lateral collateral ligament of the right ankle, damage to the anterior talofibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament, damage to the right ankle cartilage, and the formation of bone spurs. Given the cumulative effect of old and new injuries, experts recommend undergoing ligament reconstruction surgery. Jiao Boqiao's Achilles tendon repair is expected to take several months or even half a year to recover, which means that Jiao Boqiao's season is over in advance. It is worth noting that the national team has always been very concerned about Jiao Boqiao's injury and recovery plan, and the surgery performed on him was arranged by the national team. It is reported that Jiao Boqiao can get out of bed three to four weeks after the operation and can start rehabilitation training in two to three months. It will take about half a year to return to the court. This season, under the circumstances of Guangzhou Men's Basketball rebuilding, Jiao Boqiao ushered in the best opportunity for growth, gaining a lot of playing time and ball possession. On average, he played 28.4 minutes per game, contributing 13.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 0.7 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 44.9% and a three-point percentage of 31.3%, averaging 1.3 three-pointers per game. After special training with the national…

When Beijing introduced Chen Yingjun, an All-Star guard last offseason, everyone was discussing who would become the team's core point guard for the new season between him and Fang Shuo. And this answer, presumably after Beijing played against Guangsha, fans had a clear conclusion in their hearts. The Beijing men's basketball team, whose goal this season is the championship, actually lacked only one Chen Yingjun when facing Guangsha, who were in high spirits. Instead of seizing this opportunity to prove himself, Fang Shuo not only failed to seize this opportunity but also became the culprit of the team's defeat. In the final moments of the game, Fang Shuo first made a fatal serving error, and then had the chance to level the score and play the role of savior, but he missed two consecutive three-point shots, and Beijing eventually lost by 3 points. Fans bluntly said: "Without you at the Guangsha victory banquet, no one dares to touch their chopsticks." Throughout the game, Fang Shuo, playing off the bench for 16 minutes, shot 1 of 7, including 1 of 4 from three-point range, scoring only 5 points with a plus-minus value of -18, the worst on the team, meaning that while he was on the court, Beijing lost by a total of 18 points. Even so, Xu Limin still trusted him so much that he let him handle such a key ball in the final quarter, ultimately making Beijing swallow the loss, which could only be described as self-inflicted. As one of the main guards of the national team, Fang…

On January 20, 2025, the 33rd round of CBA regular season games were in full swing. Super dark horse Shanxi narrowly defeated Guangzhou with a score of 124-116, while Guangdong continued their winning streak by easily defeating Nanjing. Guangsha successfully achieved a 10-game winning streak against Beijing, further consolidating their status as a strong team. Additionally, Xinjiang won at home against Qingdao, stabilizing their performance, and Shanghai ended their losing streak with a big win against Sichuan. As the season progresses, the CBA standings are becoming increasingly tense, with only two wins separating second-placed Shanxi from eighth-placed Qingdao, making the competition for playoff spots even more intense. In the match between Shanxi and Guangzhou, Shanxi demonstrated great tenacity. Despite trailing by one point at halftime, they managed to turn the game around and secure victory with a final score of 124-116 through excellent teamwork and key player performances in the second half. The improved outside shooting of Yuan Shuai, the substitute ace Jia Mingru, and Zhang Ning's crucial scoring helped Shanxi stabilize the game rhythm and overtake Guangzhou. Although Guo Ailun scored 27 points, 12 assists, and 6 rebounds, Guangzhou's overall coordination and defense struggled under Shanxi's pressure, failing to reverse the situation. This victory allowed Shanxi to maintain their good form in the league and solidify their position in the standings. In contrast, Guangzhou's performance seemed slightly lacking, especially in terms of overall coordination. Their exposed defensive issues caused them to frequently falter against stronger opponents. Guangdong continued their winning streak with a 112-94 victory at home against Nanjing.…

After entering January, the transfer work of various CSL clubs has become a top priority, with many teams making targeted reinforcements. The traditional powerhouse Shanghai Shenhua has recently introduced several strong reinforcements such as Minero, Li Ke, Wang Hanlong, and Wang Shilong. Despite this, Shenhua's transfer work has not stopped. Currently, Shenhua's transfer focus is mainly on the central defender, center forward, and attacking midfielder positions. In the central defender position, the team's current main partner is Zhu Chenjie and Jiang Shenglong. This national team duo performed exceptionally well last season, often stepping up in critical moments to help the team overcome difficulties. However, the strength of the substitutes on the bench is clearly insufficient, and Jin Shuncai's performance has been unsatisfactory. According to a domestic sports media report, in order to enhance the competitiveness of the central defender position, Shenhua is considering introducing Shi Ke from Shandong Taishan. The 31-year-old Shi Ke has been selected for the national team multiple times and has played for Shandong Taishan for 3 seasons. However, his performance in recent years has been questioned. Changing teams may help Shi Ke regain his form. If he joins Shenhua, Shi Ke can become a substitute for Zhu Chenjie and Jiang Shenglong, bringing healthy competition within the team and effectively enhancing the overall defensive strength of the Shenhua team. In the front line, Luis' performance last season was very eye-catching. The Brazilian striker quickly adapted to the rhythm of the CSL after joining Shenhua and repeatedly came to the rescue when the team was in trouble. However,…

Warriors Suffer a 40-Point Defeat to the Celtics! Tatum Achieves Revenge with 22+9+7, Curry Concedes Early with 18 Points On January 21st, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game between the Warriors and the Celtics, the Celtics took control of the game early on with a 14-1 run in the first quarter. By halftime, they had built a 15-point lead at 54-39. In the third quarter, the Celtics continued their dominance with a 43-24 score, extending their lead to 34 points. The Warriors conceded defeat early, and the Celtics easily avenged their previous loss to the Warriors. The Celtics' record improved to 30 wins and 13 losses, while the Warriors' record dropped to 21 wins and 21 losses. Statistical Highlights Celtics: Tatum scored 22 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, dished out 7 assists, and made 2 steals. Porzingis contributed 18 points and 7 rebounds with 2 assists. Brown added 17 points and 4 rebounds. Holiday scored 10 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Pritchard had 14 points and 9 assists, and Hauser chipped in with 11 points. Warriors: Curry scored 18 points with 3 rebounds and 4 assists. Schroder had 7 points. Wiggins shot 1 for 11, scoring 4 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. Payton contributed 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. Hield scored 6 points with 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Moody added 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Game MVP Tatum shot 9 for 20, scoring 22 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, dishing out 7 assists, and making 2 steals. His plus-minus was as high as…

The relegation team of the Chinese Super League (CSL) last season has introduced another top scorer from a Champions League team, which is a sign that Chinese football is truly bouncing back. This is Shenzhen Xinpengcheng's acquisition of Sackaria from the top-ranked Austrian Bundesliga club, who is the top scorer of the Austrian Cup and his team, Graz Storm, also participates in the Champions League. He is undoubtedly a player of the same level as Alan, the next big name in the CSL. Alan once won the silver boot in the Austrian Bundesliga and was also the top scorer in European leagues. After coming to the CSL, he achieved great success and even became an important naturalized national player in Chinese football. In addition, another Austrian Bundesliga top scorer, Soriano, also achieved success with Beijing Guoan, becoming a high-value-for-money shooter in the CSL. Now, Sackaria's abilities are even more comprehensive, making him very promising. You can tell from these three details that this foreign aid will not disappoint. First, in the 21-22 season, he scored 13 goals in a single season in the Austrian Bundesliga, finishing in the top four of the league's scoring list. Before and after that season, he scored 42 goals in three years, and later he even won the golden boot in the Austrian Cup, ensuring his goal-scoring ability. Secondly, his passing skills are of top European standards. In the 22-23 season, he had 9 assists in the Austrian Bundesliga, ranking second in the assists list, demonstrating his comprehensive offensive capabilities. He has even received attention…