Shandong Men's Basketball Team staged a thrilling overtime battle at home, ultimately defeating Shenzhen Men's Basketball Team with a score of 121:118. The biggest contributor to this game was undoubtedly Gao Shiyan, who not only scored a career-high 43 points but also continuously stepped up for the team in crucial moments to secure victory. From the beginning of the game, Gao Shiyan displayed an excellent state, scoring 12 points in the first quarter, including 2 out of 3 three-pointers. Every shot he took made the fans hold their breath, and every goal made the whole stadium boil. Especially in the fourth quarter, Gao Shiyan seemed to enter an unstoppable mode, scoring 13 points in a single quarter. The three-pointer he made with 1.3 seconds left was a textbook buzzer-beater that sent the game into overtime. A netizen commented: Honestly, after watching this game, I am convinced. Today, Gao Shiyan is simply on fire, with perfect timing for shooting choices and breakthroughs. Especially that equalizing three-pointer, which he could still steadily hit under tight defense from the opponent, such a big heart is really not something everyone can have. Looking at his stats, he made 6 out of 9 three-pointers and 11 out of 12 free throws, which is simply explosive efficiency. This is what a super scoring guard should look like! Wiggington also played a significant role in this game, scoring 30 points while contributing 3 assists. His breakthrough ability is particularly strong, and each time he has the ball, he can exert great pressure on the opponent's defense. The…

The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 144-109 at home, with Embiid not playing. Denver fans chanted throughout the game, "Where are you, Embiid?" It can be said that Embiid is constantly being humiliated now. In the past few seasons, Embiid only dared to strike hard in Philadelphia but not in Denver. The topic of who is better between Embiid and Jokic has now been completely settled. The gap between Embiid and Jokic is simply too big, and the recent Nuggets have a championship look. In the past 12 victories, the Nuggets have won by at least 10 points against their opponents. Gordon returned from injury and took the initiative to play off the bench, with the Nuggets still relying on Westbrook and Murray in the backcourt, Braun on the wing, Porter and Jokic at the 4-5 positions. After the game, Malone said that Gordon took the initiative to volunteer for the bench because he was afraid of disrupting the Nuggets' chemistry. This is indeed the case, as the Nuggets' record is fourth in the West, one game behind third-place Grizzlies, and 1.5 games behind second-place Rockets. Compared to the Thunder, who are 8.5 games behind, the Nuggets are now aiming to maintain fourth place and compete for second. Moreover, Jokic has a chance to win the MVP again this year, and Alexander is not necessarily stable. Because Jokic really brought out the best in Westbrook, he is currently the only player in the league who can have good chemistry with Westbrook. And Westbrook and Jokic can truly achieve 1+1 greater than…

Why does a defeat concerning Japan's men's football team "explode" among Chinese fans? When the whistle blew at the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup, Japan lost 1:2 to Iran and regretfully stopped in the top four. The Japanese players on the field looked dejected, while Chinese fans on the other end of the internet celebrated wildly, with endless jokes and comments full of teasing and sarcasm. This match, decided by Jahanbakhsh's penalty shootout, seemed not only a football event but also a mirror reflecting the depth of problems within Japan's men's football team, while simultaneously magnifying some of our psychological "weaknesses" to the extreme. To discuss this defeat, let's first rewind time back to 2011, the same Asian Cup stage, where that year Japan's men's football team was at its peak. They cleanly defeated South Korea 3:0 in the semi-finals and eventually stood at the pinnacle. When facing Iran, Japan also easily won 2:0, preventing their opponents from advancing further. At that time, Japan's men's football team had sharp attacks and tough defense, earning them the title of "Light of Asia" from the outside world. However, twelve years later today, Japan unexpectedly lost to the same opponent. Comparing the data again: In 2011, Japan's men's football team had stars like Keisuke Honda stationed in midfield and Eiji Kawashima firmly guarding the goal, making everything seem effortless. However, the current lineup, despite having agile new stars like Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan, as well as European-based players adding brilliance, faltered at the critical moment. Especially goalkeeper Ayumi Ohata's multiple save failures…

In the World Cup qualifiers, China's national football team faced Japan once again, resulting in a 1:3 defeat. However, there were several aspects worth reflecting upon during this match. For the Chinese team, this game was not just an ordinary competition but an opportunity for profound introspection. Prior to the match, the Chinese team's situation was already grim, especially after suffering a 0:7 loss to Japan in the first round. Expectations and concerns intertwined among fans regarding this rematch. Despite failing to reverse the outcome, the Chinese team did show significant progress in this match, particularly in their offensive performance, which provided a glimmer of hope. The match began with the Chinese team not disappointing, especially when compared to the first round, as they noticeably increased their offensive tempo. In the first half, although Japan maintained the initiative, the Chinese team made several breakthroughs in attack, significantly increasing their number of shots on goal, including three accurate attempts, which contrasted starkly with their previous defeat. While Japan still held an advantage in terms of technique and experience, the Chinese team's defensive tenacity was evident. For the first 39 minutes, China hardly gave Japan many opportunities, firmly controlling their defense until Japan scored through a corner kick in the 39th minute, breaking the deadlock. This goal stemmed from China's oversight in man-marking, creating a defensive gap. In the second half, despite adjustments to the defense, Japan's attacks remained relentless. As the match progressed, Japan further extended their lead. Although China only managed to score one goal, it demonstrated a different level…

In the CBA regular season, Guangdong suffered an 81-115 defeat against Shanghai. Despite a good start from Guangdong, Shanghai managed to quickly regain the lead after a surge, leaving Guangdong trailing for the remainder of the game. The score continued to widen, ultimately resulting in a crushing loss. Throughout the match, Xu Jie, Xu Xin, Wang Shaojie, and Du Runwang delivered passable performances. Shanghai targeted Xu Jie throughout the game, knowing that restricting him would prevent Guangdong from establishing an offensive rhythm. This led to Xu Jie scoring 11 points with a 5/12 shooting record and 4 turnovers, but he remained one of the better performers on the team. Xu Xin also played well, being effective both under the basket and in drawing opponents, although his status remains relatively low. Wang Shaojie entered the game when the score difference widened, going 2/2 for 4 points and 2 rebounds, not a bad result. Du Runwang had his best three-point shooting performance recently, going 5/10 for 13 points, hopefully maintaining this form. Huang Rongqi, Morand, Walter, Bazley, Zhang Wenyi, Zhang Haojia, Ren Junfei, and Yang Yi all had disappointing performances. Huang Rongqi's main issue is his butterfingers; he crumbles at crucial moments and seems only capable against weaker opponents. Morand faced endless criticism, contributing nothing in the paint. While his previous defensive dominance was commendable, this game saw him constantly missing assignments, leaving Guangdong's interior defense vulnerable. Walter went 1/3 in his six minutes on the court, but did not play further, for reasons unknown. Bazley also underperformed; previously known for his…

In the CBA regular season, the Guangdong team, which had won nine consecutive victories, faced off against the recently strong Shanghai team away from home. At the beginning of the game, Xu Jie made a steal and scored under the basket, followed by another successful shot under the basket. Du Runwang hit a three-pointer, starting with a 9-0 run, while the Shanghai team was scoreless for more than two minutes. Wang Zhelin and Morand got tangled up in their arms, almost leading to a conflict. Liu Zheng and Li Hongquan successively hit key three-pointers. Wang Zhelin grabbed an offensive rebound and scored a strong two points against Morand, overtaking the score and launching a 10-0 scoring wave. Li Hongquan hit another three-pointer, showing excellent personal form. Lovett made a fast-break dunk, Bazley hit a crucial three-pointer. Wilson also hit a three-pointer, and Du Feng replaced Xu Jie, scolding him for his unsatisfactory performance. Du Feng remains strict with the CBA's top vote-getter. Li Hongquan and Lovett continued to hit three-pointers, and Wilson hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer. At the end of the first quarter, the Guangdong team trailed 23-31. Li Hongquan scored 15 points with 4 out of 3 three-pointers in a single quarter, performing outstandingly. Li Tianrong scored a layup to extend the lead to double digits. Bradley scored a 2+1 against Xu Jie, demonstrating his experience. Xu Jie turned around and hit a key three-pointer, but Li Hongquan hit another three-pointer, making it unstoppable. Bazley went on a shooting spree outside the three-point line, playing unreasonably. Jilunwalt didn't play…

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about Mourinho possibly returning to the Premier League. This comes after his stint coaching Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super League this season, where he failed to deliver the expected results. Concerns have arisen over whether Mourinho might choose to leave at the end of the season due to his team's poor performance. Not only has Mourinho struggled to achieve good results with Fenerbahce, but his relationship with the Turkish Super League officials is also quite strained. He has openly criticized the league's referees and organizers on multiple occasions, stating that their management and refereeing are subpar, even going so far as to say it's the worst he's experienced among the leagues he's coached in. Mourinho's actions have undoubtedly angered the higher-ups in the Turkish Super League, making it difficult for him to continue coaching there. The prospect of Mourinho returning to the Premier League has become a hot topic, particularly with Newcastle United, currently fourth in the league, who have long sought to invite Mourinho to coach. The club's major backer shares a close relationship with Mourinho, who also serves as an advisor to their football academy. They have previously discussed the possibility of collaboration, but Mourinho chose to decline in favor of continuing to coach Roma. However, it now appears that returning to the Premier League is what Mourinho truly desires. The Premier League offers top-tier referees and a high level of attention, with player salaries and transfer fees significantly higher than those at Fenerbahce or his previous club, Roma. Mourinho…

AC Milan, a Serie A powerhouse, has not had a satisfactory season so far, currently ranking only 8th in the league. Although they changed their head coach before the winter transfer window, with Portuguese manager Conceicao taking over, after some observation, it became clear that some players in the Milan squad did not meet his requirements. As a result, Milan has been very active in this year's winter transfer window, having already secured Manchester City defender Walker and now seeking another forward. According to "La Gazzetta dello Sport," Milan plans to sell two defenders, Emerson and Pavlovic, to raise funds for Feyenoord's striker Santiago Simón. Feyenoord is asking for a fee of 40 million euros for the efficient goalscorer. Mexican forward Simón was born on April 18, 2001, starting his career at Cruz Azul in Mexico before transferring to Feyenoord in the summer of 2022 for 6 million euros. Standing at 1.83 meters tall and weighing 73 kilograms, Simón may not be particularly fast, but he is physically strong, good at positioning, possesses decent technique and goal-scoring awareness, and finishes decisively. Primarily a center-forward, Simón can also play as a second striker. Since joining Feyenoord, Simón quickly became the team's main center-forward, scoring 62 goals and providing 14 assists in 103 appearances. This season, despite an injury, he returned in November and his form remained unaffected. In 17 matches across various competitions, he scored 13 goals and provided 3 assists, contributing to 16 goals in total, remaining the team's most reliable source of firepower. Simón's contract expires in June 2027,…

The Knicks hosted the Hawks at home. In the first quarter, the Hawks took the lead with an 18-8 dream start, while the Knicks' Brunson teamed up with McBride to rain down three-pointers, and with Shamet scoring two points, the Knicks trailed by only one point at the end of the first quarter; in the second quarter, Bridges continued to score to lead the team to overtake, the Hawks relied on Trey Young to respond with consecutive shots and assists, both sides fought to a 50-all tie, and at the critical moment, Young took eight points in a row, giving the Hawks an eight-point halftime lead; in the third quarter, the Knicks opened fire, relying on a shooting percentage of over 60%, they scored 40 points in a single quarter, and at the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led the Hawks 94-89. In the final quarter, the Knicks further increased their offensive and defensive intensity, not giving the Hawks another chance to close the gap. In the end, the Knicks defeated the Hawks 119-110. Although the Hawks lost to the Knicks, their starting center Okongwu played outstandingly, shooting 7 of 10 for 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus rating of +8, the highest on the team. It is worth noting that Okongwu's performance in the previous three games as a substitute was also impressive. In the upset victory against the Celtics, Okongwu's crucial block and rebound sealed the win, scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. In the victory against the Bulls, Okongwu…

The U20 Asian Cup will officially kick off in the middle of next month. Currently, the Chinese U20 men's football team is actively preparing for the warm-up under the leadership of head coach Djordjevic. In the second warm-up match in Thailand, the Chinese U20 men's football team faced off against the Thai U20 men's football team. The result was a 1-1 draw, which also marked two winless matches since arriving in Thailand. Before the friendly match with the Thai U20 men's football team, the Chinese U20 men's football team had previously faced off against the Korean powerhouse Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The opponent is a Korean powerhouse with rich tactical experience. In the first half, the Chinese U20 men's football team held off the opponent's fierce attack and only conceded one goal. After changing sides to continue the game, the Chinese U20 men's football team remained passive in the situation. Therefore, after conceding two more goals in the second half, they immediately conceded another goal. Although Zhang Zhixiong scored a goal from a free-kick to pull one back, the Chinese U20 men's football team still lost 1-4 to the opponent. Looking at the game process, the Chinese U20 men's football team was completely overwhelmed. The matchup against the Thai U20 men's football team is the most suitable opponent for the Chinese U20 men's football team. On one hand, the age difference is minimal. On the other hand, the Thai U20 men's football team will also participate in the U20 Asian Cup. It can be seen that both sides are very much…