On January 20th (Monday) at 19:35, in the 33rd round of the 2024/25 CBA regular season, Beijing BAIC, who has been in poor form recently, will host the league leaders, Zhejiang Fangxingdu. This is the second meeting between the two teams this season. Previously, in the 28th round, Beijing BAIC lost 89-93 to Zhejiang Fangxingdu on the road. Looking at the historical data, in a total of 53 encounters, Beijing team has a slight advantage with 27 wins and 26 losses. From another perspective, this indicates that both sides are evenly matched in terms of overall strength. Last season, the two teams met four times, each winning two games. After 32 rounds, Beijing team ranks 9th in the standings with a record of 20 wins and 11 losses, accumulating 51 points. Zhejiang Fangxingdu, on the other hand, tops the table with 28 wins and 4 losses, accumulating 60 points. Compared to last season, Beijing team has basically maintained its position in the playoff zone, while Zhejiang Fangxingdu has made significant progress, not only rising to the top four but also leading the league strongly. Looking at recent trends, Beijing team has been in poor form, losing 102-129 to Beijing Holdings at home and suffering defeat in the Beijing derby; in the previous round, they lost 89-99 to Qingdao Guoxin Pharmaceutical on the road. Coincidentally, the recent four defeats out of five matches started with consecutive losses to the two Zhejiang teams, with the first loss being against Zhejiang Fangxingdu. In this context, Beijing team, returning home, is eager to return…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Nuggets defeat the Magic away from home. Jokic played for 30 minutes, shooting 7-for-9 and 6-for-7 from the free-throw line, scoring 20 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, making 3 steals, and blocking 3 shots. He led the team to avenge the Magic with an all-around performance, clocking out after three quarters while also setting new records, with a plus-minus of +20 on the court. The Nuggets' victory over the Magic secured them their second consecutive win. Jokic once again delivered a triple-double with an all-around performance, living up to his title as the most versatile center in NBA history. The double MVP combination of Jokic and Westbrook played with great chemistry, with the "Six Double Brothers" becoming the engine driving the Nuggets' offense. In today's game, Jokic played the entire 12 minutes of the first quarter, showing a hot offensive form by going 5-for-5 and scoring 12 points while also grabbing 7 rebounds and dishing out 2 assists. Despite his heroic efforts, the Nuggets trailed by 1 point at the end of the first quarter with a score of 28-29; Westbrook scored 5 points and 2 assists in the first quarter. In the second quarter, after trailing by 10 points, Murray provided firepower for the Nuggets. Jokic and Westbrook continued to organize the offense, leading a charge that turned the tide. At halftime, the Nuggets led 54-52. In the first half, Jokic scored 15 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and had 3 assists. During this time, Jokic…

On January 19th, Beijing time, Miami International played their first game of the new year against America, a preseason friendly match. The partnership between Messi and Suarez remained as默契 as ever, with the duo combining to score one goal. Miami International drew 2-2 with their opponents within 90 minutes and won 3-2 in the penalty shootout, securing Mascherano's first victory as coach of Miami International. After the game, the team was awarded a commemorative trophy. The final score was 5-4, with Miami International lifting the trophy, Mascherano's debut victory, and Messi scoring with a header + breaking records. Mascherano, the new coach of Miami International, lined up in a 442 formation for this match, with Rios in goal, Alba, Allen, Aviles, and Wegant forming the four-man defense. Pico, Redondo, Busquets, and Taylor partnered in midfield, while the double forwards were Suarez and Messi. America is a traditional Mexican powerhouse team, with a total value of 93.65 million euros, higher than that of Miami International (64.65 million euros). In this friendly match, America took the lead in the 30th minute when Miami International's defense made a mistake, allowing Martin to seize the opportunity and score. Three minutes later, Messi initiated an attack and then made a run forward, with Suarez providing the cross. Despite being only 1.7 meters tall, Messi managed to head the ball and help Miami International equalize the score. In the 51st minute, Miami International's defense faltered again, and Reyes took advantage to score for America. As it was just a warm-up match, training was the most important…

NBA regular season continues to compete, the Lakers host the Nets at home. The Nets experienced a 59-point disaster in the last game, and this incomplete lineup did not show signs of a rebound. Simmons initiated and organized the offense, but unfortunately, the whole team lacked a particularly stable scoring point and could not provide continuous output. Russell came off the bench with poor shooting as well. With Davis absent, the Lakers' offense and defense were greatly affected, struggling to have smooth cooperation, and they played relatively hard. However, with James hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer, the Lakers temporarily led by one point at the end of the first quarter with a score of 24-23. In the second quarter, the Lakers' state slightly improved. They exerted defensive pressure and seized opportunities for transition. Reeves was active with inside drives and outside shots. However, Christie missed frequently and had an icy touch. The team's overall performance was average, and they could only maintain the upper hand due to their opponents' support. The Nets truly took advantage of any opportunity, and their scattered scoring basically maintained the status quo. At halftime, they trailed by six points with a score of 45-51. Returning to the second half of the game, it remained close, with neither team possessing the ability for a decisive burst. It was a difficult and intermittent battle. The Nets, with their incomplete lineup, showed resilience, and the young players fought fiercely, all wanting to seize the rare playing time. The Lakers' shooting dropped to freezing point again, but the only good…

On January 15th, Beijing time, in the home game against the Nuggets, the Mavericks lost to the Nuggets with a score of 99-118. The two teams had just played each other before, and although the Mavericks suffered a reversal, they also showed their strength in the game. This time they met again, with Irving returning, the Mavericks hoped to avenge the Nuggets. This game was crucial for them, as another loss would widen the gap in wins and losses with the Nuggets, who currently lead by 1.5 games. The starting lineup for the Mavericks was Irving, Clay, Marshall, Washington, and Lively, while the Nuggets started with Westbrook, Murray, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, the Nuggets took an early lead with an 11-4 run, followed by Gafford scoring to stabilize the situation. However, the Mavericks struggled, with Murray and Porter making consecutive shots, giving the Nuggets a 10-point lead. After a timeout, Westbrook hit a three-pointer, and Dinwiddie responded with a score. Murray and Porter continued to score, extending the Nuggets' lead to 15 points. In the closing stages, Dinwiddie made a 2+1 and Jokic scored, with Murray helping the Nuggets maintain their advantage, ending the first quarter with a 15-point lead. In the second quarter, Jordan and Gordon helped the Nuggets expand their lead, with Clay hitting a three-pointer at a critical moment. The game went back and forth, with Grimes and Irving hitting three-pointers, allowing the Mavericks to close the gap. However, Murray, Dinwiddie, and Porter followed with three-pointers, and finally, Clay hit another three-pointer, leaving…

Wuhan Three Towns Win Three Consecutive Games! Trial Players Perform Strongly, Dai Weijun May Stay at Shanghai Shenhua as a Substitute! Yunnan Yulong Officially Announces the Joining of Four Players During the league entry process, several national-level players left Wuhan Three Towns as free agents, causing concerns among fans about the team's prospects for the new season. However, it seems that the team's overall strength has not diminished but rather increased, ensuring at least a safe position in the league for the upcoming season! The club continues to choose Felipe Martins to lead the team, completely rebuilding the tactical system. Wuhan Three Towns hopes that the coaching experience and football philosophy of the foreign coach will help the team further improve its technical and tactical level. Wuhan Three Towns have won three consecutive games! The team, currently undergoing winter training in Jiangmen, has completed three warm-up matches against Guizhou Zhucheng Athletic Team, Foshan Nan Shi Team, and Shenzhen Youth Team. According to Hubei Daily on January 19th, Wuhan Three Towns recently achieved consecutive victories in friendly matches, with trial players such as Zheng Kaimu, Shao Pu Liang, Chen Zhechao, and Wang Jin Xian all getting playing opportunities. The team is on track, and they will announce the joining of new domestic and foreign players one by one. Shanghai Shenhua is currently in Haikou for winter training. On January 18th, Shenhua played their first friendly match of the winter training against Dalian Yingbo, a newly promoted team in the Chinese Super League. In this match, Dai Weijun received an assist from…

The second phase of the CBA league is nearing its end, with teams actively preparing and competing in hopes of concluding this stage on a high note. During this critical period, some eye-catching developments have emerged within the league. Guangdong Southern Tigers' recent performance has been remarkable, with an eight-game winning streak shining brightly in their season's journey, which also marks their longest winning streak to date. However, the dense schedule and relative lack of depth in the lineup have placed significant pressure on the main players. As the saying goes, "A good sword comes from sharpening; the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from enduring cold." The players strive in high-intensity matches, but injuries quietly arrive. Xu Jie has already encountered injury issues, and the situation for veteran Ren Junfei is not optimistic either. In a game against Guangzhou Long-Lions, Ren Junfei suffered a recurrence of his back injury, which has become a thorny problem. According to Guangdong media reports, he did not travel with the team to the away game, meaning he will miss the upcoming matches against Tongxi and Shanghai. Despite Ren Junfei's advancing age, his role in the team cannot be underestimated. His statistics of an average of 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game testify to his capabilities. In tactical arrangements during games, head coach Du Feng often deploys Ren Junfei in crucial fourth quarters, where he serves as the team's stabilizing force, relying on his rich experience to steady the team's morale. His absence will undoubtedly impact Guangdong Southern Tigers in multiple aspects.…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the fourth round of the Australian Open women's singles saw four key battles, including a match between Gauff and dark horse Bencic. Ultimately, after a tough three-set battle, Gauff managed to reverse her opponent with a 2-1 victory, securing her place in the quarterfinals. In this Australian Open, Bencic's performance has been truly impressive. In her previous three matches, she defeated Ostapenko and Lammers 2-0 each, and in the last round against Osaka Naomi, her opponent retired due to injury after losing the first set 0-1. This means that throughout these three matches, Bencic did not lose a single set, and her advancement to the round of 16 is well-deserved. Facing Gauff, Bencic continued her excellent form, shocking Gauff in the first set. After playing all 12 games, Bencic won 7-5, which was also the first time Gauff had fallen behind in this tournament. In the second set, Gauff quickly adjusted and broke serve, eventually winning 6-2 to level the score at 1-1. In the decisive third set, after the first four games, Gauff broke serve again, leading 3-1. Although Bencic fought hard, facing one of the top three players in the women's tennis world, Gauff, she could not create a miracle despite her best efforts. She lost another set 1-6, with a total score of 1-2, and was ultimately unable to advance to the quarterfinals. In addition to Bencic, Danilovic was also eliminated. On this match day, she faced Badosa and was knocked out with a 0-2 defeat. In this tournament, Danilovic also made…

Renewal Failure! Liverpool's Most Expensive Star Determined to Join Barcelona As we all know, Luis Diaz is currently one of the most critical stars in Liverpool's team. After years of lying low, he has grown into an absolute mainstay and has performed outstandingly in all positions arranged by new coach Sloet. However, what does not match his performance is that Diaz is one of the lowest-paid players in Liverpool. According to Spanish media Elnacional, the renewal negotiations between Diaz and Liverpool have unfortunately broken down. He has already rejected the renewal and explicitly stated that he only wants to join Barcelona because he has always been longing for Barcelona since childhood and hopes to wear the jersey of this La Liga giant one day. At the same time, Barcelona also highly appreciates Diaz's abilities and believes that he perfectly fits the club's playing style, making it a highly recognized two-way pursuit. Diaz just turned 28, and he joined Liverpool from Porto in the winter transfer window of 2022. At that time, Diaz's market value on "Transfermarkt" was 40 million euros, and the Reds paid a transfer fee of 52 million euros for him. In his first year at Liverpool, Diaz's market value quickly rose to 75 million euros. However, in the following two years, his market value entered a stagnant period with almost no changes. This season, Diaz has performed brilliantly, and his market value has continued to grow. His market value has reached 85 million euros, which not only makes him the highest-valued player in Liverpool but also breaks…

Translation of the article content into English: Trey Jamison of the Lakers has spoken out about his debut with the team, in which he played for 14 minutes during a victory. Los Angeles - Due to the fact that NBA two-way contracts do not count against the salary cap, teams are able to rotate players throughout the season. With each team having three two-way contract slots, this has become a good method for evaluating players through repeated trials. The Lakers recently made a change, releasing two-way contract player Quincy Olivari and signing Trey Jamison, who made his debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. With Anthony Davis sidelined, Jackson Hayes entered the starting lineup, making Trey Jamison the default backup center for the Lakers against the Nets. He grabbed 4 rebounds and recorded 2 blocks in over 14 minutes of play. After the game, Jamison discussed why he was somewhat disappointed with his rebounding numbers. "Four rebounds is a bit poor, I should have at least gotten 6 or 7," Jamison said. "I missed some games, but I won't lie, my goal is physicality. To do all the hard things and let others do the easy things. They can score, I'll set screens, I'll grab rebounds, but I have to perform better than tonight." The Lakers have listed both Davis and Hayes as questionable for Sunday's big city matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. If one or both of them are unable to play, Jamison is likely to reassume the role of backup center for the Lakers. Looking back on…