On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a match between the Western Conference powerhouse Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Nuggets' home court. Prior to this game, the Nuggets had a record of 26 wins and 16 losses, ranking fourth in the West, leading the fifth-place Clippers by two games. The 76ers, on the other hand, had a record of 15 wins and 26 losses, ranking eleventh in the East, and had already suffered six consecutive losses, causing morale to plummet within the team. Starting with the 76ers, although they have a formidable trio of Embiid, George, and Maxi on paper this season, Embiid has become plagued by injuries, from knee issues to sinus fractures, ankle sprains to recurring knee inflammations. He has only managed to play 13 games this season. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Embiid has missed the matchup against Jokic in Denver! Additionally, according to reports, Embiid is expected to be out for at least another week before being re-evaluated. Embiid's decline due to injuries has been a direct downward spiral, while George has become an unspoken pain for the 76ers' management. Despite a four-year, $212 million contract, George has averaged just 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists this season, with his offensive stats ranking among the lowest in the league. Not only are Philadelphia media and fans disappointed with George's performance, but even his teammates share this sentiment. However, this is only the first year of George's supermax contract, and according to salary experts, his trade value…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, with the Nuggets defeating the 76ers 144-109 and the Lakers easily beating the Wizards 111-88, let's take a look at the latest changes in the Western Conference standings! The latest standings in the West The Nuggets had an easy game against the 76ers at home, with Embiid continuing to miss due to injury. In the first half, both teams engaged in an offensive battle, with both scoring over 40 points in the second quarter. At halftime, the Nuggets maintained a lead of 77-67; in the third quarter, the Nuggets continued to have multiple players contribute, with Jokic achieving another triple-double with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in just three quarters. By the fourth quarter, the game had already entered garbage time early, and the Nuggets eventually won a big victory over the 76ers with a score of 144-109, securing their third consecutive win. With a record of 27 wins and 16 losses, they continue to rank fourth in the West, only one game behind the third-place Grizzlies. The Nuggets remain firmly in fourth place Jokic shot 10 for 15, easily scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his fourth consecutive triple-double and 19th of the season; Struthers shot 8 for 14 with 5 three-pointers, contributing 23 points, setting a new season high; Braun shot 8 for 11, contributing 20 points; Westbrook shot 4 for 5, scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 5 turnovers; Porter Jr. scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. The 76ers suffered their seventh consecutive loss, trailing…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered their seventh consecutive loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The 76ers were suppressed by the Nuggets from the start of the game, with the score difference widening to over 20 points by the end of the third quarter, and the fourth quarter quickly turned into garbage time. Without Embiid, they have lost 8 out of 9 games. Currently, the Philadelphia 76ers have five players on the injury list: Martin, Lowry, Embiid, Little Martin, and McCain. Embiid's injury report on January 17th showed that he needed another 7-10 days of rest, and his swollen knee would be re-examined after 7-10 days. Due to this away game, Embiid continued to miss playing against the Nuggets. His last appearance in Denver was back in 2019, nearly 2000 days without playing a game at the Nuggets' home court. The last time Embiid played here, Harden was still with the Rockets. However, in Embiid's last three games against the Nuggets, he averaged 40.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. Philadelphia fans defended him, believing that it was unnecessary for Nuggets fans to mock Embiid. Despite this, Nuggets fans printed missing person flyers to mock the Emperor. Without Embiid, the 76ers were already trailing by 10 points at halftime. Jokic easily scored 18 points with 6 out of 9 shots, adding 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. It felt like Jokic hadn't even broken a sweat. Porter Jr. had 11 points, Braun had 12 points, and Strus had…

On January 20th, Beijing time, there was a focus match in the Eastern Conference of the NBA's 2024-25 season regular season. The Philadelphia 76ers had to travel to Milwaukee for a back-to-back game and continue their away challenge against the Bucks. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In the previous matchup, the Bucks defeated the 76ers by 15 points, gaining a certain advantage. The 76ers have really performed poorly this season, becoming a laughingstock. During the offseason, they formed an anticipated "Big Three" combination. However, at this stage of the season, these three players with a combined salary exceeding $200 million are either plagued by injuries, playing intermittently, or having issues with coordination, resulting in an unsmooth offense. So far, the team has experienced three five-game losing streaks, with a total record of 15 wins and 25 losses, ranking 11th in the East. In contrast, the Bucks were mired in the mud at the beginning of the season, much like the 76ers, with their ranking once at the bottom of the East. However, with the resurgence of Antetokounmpo and Lillard, the team's record has steadily climbed, and they have now achieved a three-game winning streak, with a total record of 23 wins and 17 losses, rising to fourth place in the East, which is a world apart from Philadelphia. Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest win rate prediction for that day's match. The 76ers' win rate was only 13.3%, while the Bucks' win rate was as high as 86.7%. Obviously, American…

In a recent intense training match, NBA star Joel Embiid suffered another major setback in his career. During what appeared to be a routine confrontation, he had a minor physical encounter with Paul George, but it was this seemingly inconspicuous touch that caused Embiid to fall in pain, unable to get up. After examination, the 76ers' interior pillar had to announce that he would undergo surgery, effectively ending his season. This incident has drawn wide attention in the basketball world. Paul George, upon learning of Embiid's injury, felt depressed and apologetic. He stated in an interview that he never intended to end Embiid's season, as the contact on the basketball court was quite normal. He only lightly touched Embiid, not expecting such serious consequences. George's words revealed his helplessness and regret over Embiid's condition, sincerely hoping that Embiid could recover soon and return to the court to continue contributing to the 76ers. This event also sparked discussions about Embiid's physical condition. Many believe that Embiid's fragility is related to his long-term struggle with injuries. Since the beginning of his career, Embiid has been battling injuries, forcing him to change his playing style, shooting more three-pointers from the outside to reduce physical confrontations. However, even so, injuries have continued to plague him, making his career uncertain. For Embiid's future development, experts suggest that he lose weight to reduce the pressure on his knees. Considering that his team does not need him to play the center position, Embiid might try to transform into the tallest guard in the league. Such a change…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues to progress. As the schedule deepens, the rankings on the Eastern and Western Conference standings have gradually stabilized, and the playoff situation is basically clear. However, compared to the Cavaliers and Thunder leading the entire league, teams like the Celtics, Knicks, Grizzlies, and Rockets following closely behind, the 76ers, who spent a whopping $700 million last offseason to create a luxurious trio of superstars, not only failed to perform at the level expected of a championship contender this season, but instead fell to the bottom of the league at the start of the season, currently ranking fifth from the bottom in the East and failing to even make it into the play-in tournament. In fact, as a frequent participant in the Eastern Conference playoffs over the past few years, the 76ers' level is far from what it is now, especially after absorbing the top-level 3D George, who excels in both offense and defense, during the offseason, along with tough players like Oubre, the 76ers' paper strength is enough to compete with the Celtics. However, no one could have anticipated that after signing a max contract with the 76ers during the offseason, George and Embiid began to stagger their appearances, starting from the preseason, they began to take turns nursing injuries, playing intermittently without regard for the team, and even Embiid was once forced to withdraw from the selection for this season's regular-season awards due to attendance issues. However, Embiid himself doesn't seem to care about this. He even openly stated…

The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, with intense competition in both the East and West. In the West, the Thunder are leading the pack, followed closely by the Rockets. The rest of the teams are engaged in a fierce battle, with the Grizzlies and Nuggets vying for third place. Eight teams - the Clippers, Mavericks, Lakers, Timberwolves, Spurs, Kings, Suns, and Warriors - have a maximum win difference of only 2.5 games. Even though the Suns and Warriors have fallen from first place in the West, they still have an advantage due to their early-season performance. However, it's becoming increasingly unlikely that either team will make the playoffs this season. The Warriors' Curry is getting older and lacks support in ball handling, while the Suns rely solely on Durant and Beal for scoring, lacking depth in other areas. This season's Eastern Conference competition is more intense than in recent years. The Cavaliers are looking down at the competition, while the Celtics, as defending champions, maintain their framework but are overly obsessed with shooting. Holiday is declining, and Porzingis is not integrating well, relying heavily on Tatum's scoring and Horford's system. This season may be their last chance to win the championship. Other teams like the Knicks and Magic are performing steadily, while the Bucks and Heat are catching up. Even the Pistons, who have been tanking for several years, now have a win rate exceeding 50%, providing more excitement. However, there is one team that started the season as a "championship favorite" but is now seriously considering…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the Knicks visited the 76ers. Both teams had star players missing this game. Towns sat out due to a finger injury, and Embiid continued to be sidelined. George and Maxi returned to action. At the start of the game, the Knicks took control as visitors, with their three-point shooting on fire, while the 76ers struggled to catch up. The first half ended with the 76ers trailing 47-60, 13 points behind. In the second half, the 76ers, playing at home, showed signs of recovery on the offensive end. George scored 11 points in a single quarter, and Maxi added 13 points. The role players also performed well, with Jeff Doughty hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer. The two teams fought to an 85-85 draw heading into the final quarter. In the decisive fourth quarter, the Knicks scored seven consecutive points to take the lead, and the 76ers continued to fight back fiercely. Role player Edwards hit two three-pointers and scored 8 points in the quarter, helping the 76ers maintain the suspense of the game. In the crucial moments, Maxi stepped up, first completing a difficult 2+1 play, and then scoring a layup on the last attack to level the score. Anunoby missed a three-pointer, and the game went into overtime. In overtime, Brunson dominated the game, scoring a three-pointer and five free throws to help his team establish a lead. At this point, Maxi and George were unable to score, and the 76ers eventually lost 119-125 at home to the Knicks, failing to stage a comeback. Knicks Player…

On January 16th, as Beijing time quietly passed, the Knicks embarked on their journey to challenge the 76ers away from home. In this game, both sides experienced the absence of star players. Towns was forced to sit out due to a finger injury, while Embiid remained sidelined with a high-hanging "no battle" sign. However, George and Maxi did welcome their return to action. As soon as the game began, the Knicks showed a momentum of being the hosts, especially beyond the three-point line, where they were hot-handed and accurate, quickly putting the 76ers on the defensive and forcing them to struggle to catch up. Thus, at the end of the first half, the scoreboard clearly showed that the 76ers trailed the Knicks by 13 points with a score of 47 to 60. In the second half, the 76ers, playing at home, finally showed signs of revival on the offensive end. George was like a sharp blade, scoring 11 points in a single quarter; Maxi was even more fierce, racking up 13 points in a single quarter. Moreover, the role players on the team also performed exceptionally well. Take Jeff - Duding for example, who hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer at a critical moment, igniting the atmosphere of the entire arena. In this way, both sides fought fiercely, eventually tying the score at 85 to 85, entering the decisive fourth quarter together. In the final quarter of the game, the Knicks were in high spirits, scoring seven points in a row to take the lead. Faced with such a situation, the 76ers…

On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the 76ers with a record of 15 wins and 23 losses faced the Knicks with a record of 26 wins and 15 losses at home. The 76ers were playing back-to-back games (they lost to the Thunder the previous day), but Maxi and George did not participate in yesterday's game, so their physical condition was not an issue. On the 76ers side, Embiid, Martin, and Drummond continued to be absent, with the starting lineup being Maxi + Gordon + George + Oubre + Yabusele. On the Knicks side, Towns was absent, with the starting lineup being Brunson + Bridges + Hart + OG + Sims. In the first quarter, Bridges and OG scored three-pointers, giving the Knicks a 6-0 lead. Oubre made a 2+1 play, and Hart made a putback, putting the Knicks up by 5 points. Yabusele made a layup, and Bridges, Brunson, and Sims responded, increasing the lead to 9 points. George scored 6 consecutive points, but Brunson and Bridges responded, keeping the lead at 9 points. Dotting made a floater, and Brunson responded with a three-pointer, extending the lead to 10 points. George and Yabusele reduced the deficit to 4 points, but Brunson and McBride extended it back to 11 points. Conciel made a layup, and the first quarter ended with the Knicks leading 30-21. In the second quarter, Achiuwa made a layup, giving the Knicks an 11-point lead. Maxi and Bona scored for the 76ers, but Payne, Hart, and Bridges responded strongly, increasing the lead to 16 points. Gordon and Maxi…