On January 19th, Beijing time, the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a stunning overtime victory against the Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors narrowly defeated the Washington Wizards at home, the Cleveland Cavaliers won a close game on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Houston Rockets achieved a big win away against the Portland Trail Blazers. Here's a brief summary of today's games! The Warriors edged out the Wizards with a score of 122-114. In the first half, the Wizards took the lead thanks to a strong performance by Bradley Beal, who hit several difficult three-pointers. The Warriors' offense relied heavily on Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Curry to keep them in the game, as they trailed by seven points at halftime. However, after the break, the Warriors' offense exploded, with players like Dennis Schroder, Wiggins, Curry, and Jordan Poole all finding their shooting touch. They scored over 30 points in two consecutive quarters to turn the tide and ultimately secure the win, moving up to tenth place in the standings ahead of the Phoenix Suns. Curry suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter, putting the Warriors in a tough spot once again. Kyle Kuzma scored 22 points, Beal had 38 points, Wiggins contributed 31 points and 11 rebounds, Curry added 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Schroder chipped in with 20 points. The Hawks shocked the Celtics in overtime, with the Celtics exerting significant offensive pressure on the Hawks in the first quarter. Jayson Tatum struggled offensively in the first quarter, but Jaylen Brown and Marcus…

The game between the Lakers and the Grizzlies ended with a victory for the Lakers, 116-110, in a thrilling match that had everyone on the edge of their seats! Both teams performed equally well, but the Lakers ultimately managed to halt their losing streak with their solid strength and stable performance in the crucial moments. The game was not only closely contested until the final moments, but the intense face-off was particularly exciting. Who were the heroes of this match? A closer look at the statistics reveals many highlights, which we will now break down one by one. From the start, the Lakers' defense was like a well-oiled machine. The Grizzlies scored only 20 points throughout the entire first quarter, as if the Lakers had set up an impenetrable net, with each Grizzlies attack hitting a solid shield. What's even more surprising is that the Lakers did not focus solely on defense; they quickly found their rhythm on the offensive end and easily established a double-digit lead. With such an opening, isn't it particularly satisfying for Lakers fans? This is much stronger than their lackluster performances in previous games. In the second quarter, the Lakers unleashed their firepower once again, scoring 34 points in a single quarter, a scoring efficiency that is truly impressive. The Grizzlies tried to catch up, but every time they gained momentum, they were held back by the Lakers' precise defensive counterattacks. By halftime, the Lakers had built an 18-point lead. At this point, the Lakers resembled a high-speed train, not only moving fast but also…

In the past, people were deeply disgusted by Stephon Marbury's leg-lifting actions that injured others. His leg-lifting actions brought three championships to the Beijing team, but they also harmed many CBA players. Guangdong team's foreign aid Xiao Bu experienced the power of the leg lift and almost got crippled by Marbury. Later, Han Dejun and many others suffered from his infamous black leg. Due to widespread public outrage, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) issued a statement recognizing "Marbury's Leg Lift" as a foul action, and this harmful action disappeared for a period of time. However, in recent years, the "Marbury's Leg Lift" has resurfaced. The main representatives are now Joseph Young of the Fujian team and OJ Mayo of the Liaoning team. Mayo mainly lifts his leg to kick people during jump shots and engages in other unsportsmanlike conduct. On the other hand, Joseph Young has more injurious actions than Mayo. He not only kicks people during jump shots but also lifts his leg to kick during layups in the style of Marbury, and he frequently uses his elbow to hit others. The harm and severity of his actions are much worse than Mayo's. Joseph Young first played for the Tongxi team in Nanjing for two seasons before joining Beikong. His leg-lifting actions were recognized and guided by the originator Marbury, making them even more refined. Many CBA teams have been victims of his actions. On January 16, 2020, during a game between the Tongxi team and the Liaoning team, Joseph Young kicked Zhao Jiwei in the abdomen while breaking…

This season, the Liaoning team has lost 10 games so far, and the regular season has only played 32 rounds. This result should be the worst in the past three or four seasons. Not only were they defeated by strong teams such as Beijing, Shanxi, Guangsha, and Qingdao at home and away, but they also struggled against weak teams like Fujian and Ningbo, and even when they won, it was a hard-fought victory. Of course, this is related to the injuries of the main players, their older age, and the replacement of foreign players, but these are not the main reasons; the problem lies with head coach Yang Ming. If we say that there was an excuse for losing without a big foreign player and the pure water cargo Ture during that time, but currently, the Liaoning team has assembled four foreign players, and only Zhang Zhenlin is missing from the main players, yet they are still struggling so much. Who is responsible for this? That person is undoubtedly head coach Yang Ming. Why do I say this? There are three reasons. First, over-reliance on veterans and key players. Yang Ming's use of players is too rigid, excessively relying on several veterans and key moments on Fugge. In Yang Ming's eyes, he only trusts Han Dejun, Li Xiaoxu, Fugge, and Zhao Jiwei. Actually, believing in these veteran players is not a problem, but they cannot be overused and relied upon. Letting the 37-year-old veteran Han Dejun play more than 30 minutes per game and allowing the 34-year-old Fugge to almost…

CBA regular season to date, update the total scoring list of this season's regular season, Lin Wei 594 points, Hu Jinqiu 581 points, Xu Jie 496 points, then Yang Hanshen? Lin Wei played 29 games, scored 594 points, 99 rebounds, 145 assists, 505 shots, shooting percentage 40.6%, three-pointers 35.3%, free throws 87.9%, leading Tongxi team to 16 wins and 16 losses; Hu Jinqiu played 31 games, scored 581 points, 257 rebounds, 45 assists, 391 shots, shooting percentage 62.1%, three-pointers 34.3%, free throws 79.1%, leading Guangsha team to 27 wins and 4 losses; Lin Tingqian played 32 games, scored 570 points, 113 rebounds, 177 assists, 501 shots, shooting percentage 41.9%, three-pointers 37.3%, free throws 73.4%, leading Tianjin team to 9 wins and 23 losses; Yang Hanshen played 32 games, scored 520 points, 335 rebounds, 106 assists, 347 shots, shooting percentage 58.2%, three-pointers 31.3%, free throws 66.7%, leading Qingdao team to 22 wins and 10 losses; Xu Jie played 31 games, scored 496 points, 124 rebounds, 245 assists, 424 shots, shooting percentage 42.7%, three-pointers 36.4%, free throws 84.2%, leading Guangdong team to 20 wins and 11 losses; Zhang Ning played 30 games, scored 473 points, 124 rebounds, 80 assists, 353 shots, shooting percentage 46.5%, three-pointers 30.4%, free throws 78.7%, leading Shanxi team to 24 wins and 7 losses; Wang Ruizhe played 26 games, scored 453 points, 118 rebounds, 64 assists, 331 shots, shooting percentage 44.4%, three-pointers 36.4%, free throws 87.2%, leading Qingdao team to 22 wins and 10 losses; Li Hongquan played 28 games, scored 447 points, 173 rebounds, 60 assists, 317…

The Houston Rockets achieved a significant victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 125-103. Jalen Green, known for his efficiency, scored 26 points with 10 out of 17 shots, including 4 out of 6 three-pointers, and contributed 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Notably, this marks the ninth consecutive game in which Green has scored over 20 points, setting a new career record for him. The last time he achieved such a streak was in March of the previous year, when he scored over 20 points from the 15th to the 30th of March, during which the Rockets also won 11 consecutive games. This time, Green is expected to maintain his performance even longer. Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in Green's confidence, solidifying his position as the cornerstone of the Rockets. He confidently shoots three-pointers without looking back after each shot, a celebration style reminiscent of last March that he has now reclaimed. This is why Green elicits both love and frustration from Rockets fans. If he were to consistently perform like a rookie, fans would be disappointed. However, Green occasionally surprises with moments of brilliance, making his superstar-level performances intermittent. From the beginning of his rookie season, Green started off well, even scoring 30 points against the Boston Celtics. But his performance dipped after that, only to explode post-All-Star break, though it didn't last long before declining again. In his second season, he started poorly but had brief moments of excellence followed by a slump. In his third year, Green reduced the number…

As the curtain is about to rise on the 2025 Chinese Super League (CSL), the three giants of Beijing Guoan, Shanghai Shenhua, and Shanghai Port have all completed their first warm-up matches, each showcasing their unique strengths. Beijing Guoan has displayed impressive offensive firepower in their warm-up matches. Despite the absence of eight national team players, they continue to dominate on the field. In their first warm-up match against Changchun Yatai, who they defeated 8-1 last season, Guoan showed no signs of complacency and secured another victory with a 2-0 score. They also triumphed over a China League One team with a 4-2 victory. In these two matches alone, Guoan has scored six goals, demonstrating their formidable attacking prowess. As the saying goes, "Offense is the best defense." Guoan, despite their incomplete lineup, relies on their strong offense to exert immense pressure on opponents and instill hope for the future among fans. Currently, Guoan's foreign players are not yet fully assembled, but with the return of the eight national team players and the anticipated arrival of Dawan, if foreign players from the Spanish La Liga can also join successfully, Guoan's strength will be further enhanced, truly taking off and becoming an undeniable force in the CSL. Shanghai Shenhua, on the other hand, has adopted a relatively relaxed strategy in their warm-up matches. They faced newly promoted Dalian Yingbo, fielding five foreign players in the first half, which not only showed respect for their warm-up opponents but also highlighted their depth in squad configuration. After all, since the second half of…

The WTT Mascot Regular Challenge in Muscat has concluded, with the Chinese national table tennis team delivering a solid performance. The highlight of the event was Chen Yuanyu's victory over Japan's top male player, Zhang Benzhihe, with a score of 4-2. Despite Chen's recent good form, the gap between him and Zhang, the top player of the Japanese men's team, is still quite noticeable. However, Chen showed no fear when facing Zhang, even after losing the first game. He managed to win the second and third games with scores of 11-7, taking a 2-1 lead. Zhang then made a comeback, winning the fourth game with a score of 11-3 to level the match at 2-2. Ultimately, Chen clinched victory in the fifth and sixth games with scores of 11-4 and 12-10, securing the championship with a final score of 4-2. Although Chen emerged victorious against Zhang and won the championship, he only received a prize of $4,737.5, which is approximately 34,700 yuan. At first glance, this seems like a substantial amount, as he earned over 30,000 yuan from just a few matches. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is not the case. To win the men's singles title, Chen had to participate in at least five matches, including a final against a heavyweight opponent like Zhang Benzhihe. For comparison, Zheng Qinwen earned over 900,000 yuan for winning her first-round match at the Australian Open, which is 26 times more than what Chen received. Moreover, while Chen won the men's singles title, Zheng was eliminated in the second…

This season, the WCBA has also implemented foreign player reforms, similar to the CBA, with fewer restrictions on foreign player appearances. As a result, many teams have added several foreign players. However, Sichuan team has only had Cambage join in the last three games after playing more than twenty rounds. It can be said that among the 23 consecutive victories of the Sichuan team, the main force was still the national team players centered around Li Meng, who achieved an impressive record. However, the team encountered a tough opponent when they played away against the second-ranked Shanxi team. This team previously had Liu Yutong, a powerful inside player, but after playing seven regular-season games, Liu Yutong announced that she would temporarily leave basketball to pursue further studies. Despite this, the team still had three foreign players. Shanxi team recently welcomed a six-game winning streak. This season, they have 18 wins and 5 losses, ranking just below the Sichuan team. In this strong matchup, the two teams fiercely tied in the first three quarters, leading to a fierce battle in the final quarter. However, Shanxi team had multiple foreign players and limited the performance of the Sichuan team. They eventually won the precious victory with a score of 81 to 75, welcoming a seven-game winning streak while breaking the undefeated record of the Sichuan team and handing them their first loss of the season. Unlike Inner Mongolia and Dongguan teams, which have strong local players, Shanxi team does not have any national team players. Li Meng scored the highest points for…

In the arena of sports, every move can potentially cause a huge stir. Recently, a major decision by the Sports Administration has sent shockwaves through the calm waters, akin to a giant stone being thrown into a tranquil lake. This time, the Sports Administration has taken decisive action, targeting the fan culture that has become a storm center in table tennis. Table tennis, as our national sport, has always been highly regarded and loved. Liu Guoliang, a figure of great influence in the table tennis world and the driving force behind the commercialization of WTT, harbors a grand dream of promoting table tennis globally. He aspires to leverage the WTT platform to gain more attention and support for table tennis worldwide, much like the WTA tennis events. However, while the ideal is full, the reality is bony. As WTT develops, fan culture has gradually infiltrated and spiraled out of control, far from what Liu Guoliang had anticipated. Among various sports, the chaos of fan culture in table tennis is particularly severe. Several Olympic champions from the national team are the focus of fan attention. They strive on the court to win glory for the country and should receive pure respect and support. However, in reality, their daily lives are greatly affected. No matter where they go, fans chase after them, even during training and rest, they cannot find peace. Those fanatical fans, in order to get close to their idols, engage in many irrational behaviors. At the competition site, some fans make a ruckus, completely disregarding the normal order of…