The Mavericks, once a dominant force in the West, now find themselves mired in a slump, with four consecutive losses leaving a bitter taste in their mouths and forcing them to swallow the bitter fruit of a declining ranking. And it all stems from a 134-122 defeat at the hands of the Eastern powerhouse, the Cleveland Cavaliers. This match was not just a simple victory or defeat; it was more akin to a minor earthquake in the Western landscape, shaking the fate of every team. Without Doncic and Irving, the Mavericks' offense resembled a sports car that had lost its engine, possessing a flashy exterior but unable to unleash its true speed. Dinwiddie, once a formidable player, now found his touch icy cold, repeatedly missing shots as if lamenting his inner helplessness. The role players fought hard, but lacking the core's coordination, their efforts were like scattered pearls, unable to be strung together into a shining necklace. In contrast, the Cavaliers operated like a precision machine, with each part perfectly fitting and functioning in its role. Mobley, the young rising star in the frontcourt, displayed astonishing dominance in the game, with his scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking akin to a sharp dagger repeatedly piercing through the Mavericks' defense. The backcourt duo of Mitchell and Garland showed great chemistry, their passing, driving, and shooting like a smooth symphony that kept the Mavericks' defense on the run. Even the bench players LeVert and Niang did not disappoint, with their scoring contributions like timely rain nourishing the Cavaliers' flowers of victory. The Mavericks' loss…

NBA regular season focus match, Lakers vs. Hawks! The Lakers are playing back-to-back games, with Davis returning and James and Eyebrow joining forces to lead the team, determined to defend their home court and continue their winning streak. The Lakers are in good form now, with their star players performing well, so there should be no problem winning if they play normally. The Hawks are seventh in the East, with a record similar to the Lakers. If the team wants to beat the Lakers, the performance of the perimeter is key, as it will be difficult to limit the opponent defensively, and they can only rely on offense. Starting lineup: Lakers: Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, Davis; Hawks: Trae Young, Daniels, Jaylen Johnson, Lissach, Capela. Trae Young started with an iron shot, Davis shot and grabbed himself, Reeves counterattacked fast, Trae Young free throw, Lissach ate the cake, Daniels stole and scored a one-dragon, the Hawks made a 6-0 comeback. Hachimura alley-oop, Daniels three-pointer, Reeves shot short, Daniels leaned back, Davis attacked the basket, James fast break, Hachimura ate the cake, the Lakers made another 6-0 lead again. Jalen scored two points, and then nothing else, Davis dunked fiercely, James ate the cake, Hachimura hit a three-pointer, and the Lakers made another 8-0 to expand their lead. Okongwu broke the scoring drought, Reeves stopped and jumped, Bogdan hit a three-pointer, Reddish answered the ball, Okongwu dunked fiercely, Milton free throw, Okongwu supplemented the dunk, James connected with Davis, Trae Young hit a super long three-pointer, Jackson counterattacked and scored three points,…

On January 4th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues to burn with passion, bringing us a match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers, as a team that has won 17 championships, have introduced several new players this season, aiming to break out of the Western Conference. Prior to the game, they ranked 6th in the West with a record of 19 wins and 14 losses, narrowly defeating the Trail Blazers at home in their last game without Anthony Davis. The Hawks, as an emerging force, have had ups and downs this season. They were 7th in the East with an 18-16 record before the game, suffering a 19-point defeat to the Nuggets in their last away game, desperately needing a victory to boost morale. This is a clash between powerhouses from the East and West, with the Lakers led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and the Hawks by Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Who will emerge victorious? Let's wait and see. In the end, after four quarters of intense competition, the Lakers defeated the Hawks 119-102 at home. Player ratings: two perfect scores, six passing grades, and two struggling! As a team with a rich heritage, the Lakers' performance this season has seen both highs and lows, which is closely related to the aging of star players like LeBron James and other starters. To achieve their seasonal goals, the team brought in new players like Milton and Finney-Smith, but their recent performances have not been satisfactory, falling short of expectations. On one hand,…

The NBA regular season continues with the Lakers defeating the Hawks 119-102 at home, securing their second consecutive win. The Lakers started strong with high offensive efficiency but struggled with turnovers, preventing them from widening the gap. They led by only three points in the first quarter, 31-28. In the second quarter, both teams remained closely matched until the Lakers increased their defensive intensity in the latter half, establishing a slight advantage. In the third quarter, the Lakers quickly extended their lead to over ten points, but they experienced another offensive outage towards the end, committing multiple errors and turnovers, allowing the Hawks to close the gap to five points. Fortunately, James returned to help the team maintain a ten-point lead going into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Lakers maintained a lead of around ten points, and crucially, they extended the margin to over fifteen points with consecutive three-pointers, making the game less suspenseful and ultimately securing the victory. With this win, the Lakers' record stands at 20 wins and 14 losses. So, where exactly did they win this game? Perhaps the data can provide some answers. James had an impressive performance, shooting 13 out of 20 from the field, including 2 out of 5 from beyond the arc, and 2 out of 2 from the free-throw line, scoring 30 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists, and committing 3 turnovers. Today, James continued his good shooting form from the previous game. Although he didn't appear particularly aggressive on offense or forceful in breaking through, his…

NBA regular season, the Lakers defeated the Hawks 119-102. The Lakers played relatively easily in this game, after all, they could continuously widen the point difference in each quarter, and finally easily took control of their opponents. Five players had perfect scores in the game. James was undoubtedly the focus player in this game, scoring 30 points and 8 assists with 13 out of 20 shots. In a back-to-back game, he was able to play with such efficiency, which was a huge test for his physical fitness, and it indeed showed his strength, becoming more cunning as he gets older. Smith's current state is also recovering, which is a gratifying result. He is a stable point on the defensive end, coupled with excellent efficiency, shooting 3 out of 5, making 2 out of 3 three-pointers to get 8 points and 5 rebounds, gradually integrating into the team. Knect played very well in this game. Except for some flaws in layups, his three-point shooting percentage finally recovered. He contributed 13 points and 4 rebounds with 4 out of 7 shots, hoping that his state can be maintained in the future. Hachimura was also fully engaged in scoring in this game. Although his three-point shooting percentage did not recover, he relied on steals to score 13 points with 6 out of 9 shots, and his rebounding reached 8, which was already very good for him. Coupled with Christie's good restriction on Trae Young, his offensive efficiency has transformed, scoring 9 points with 3 out of 4 shots, becoming an absolute core. Davis,…

On January 4, 2025, Beijing time, the Lakers with a record of 19 wins and 14 losses faced off against the Hawks with a record of 18 wins and 16 losses at home. The Lakers were playing back-to-back games, having defeated the Blazers the previous day, but their energy levels were not as high as the Hawks. However, Davis did not play the previous day, so his energy was sufficient. The Lakers' starting lineup was Reeves + Christie + Hachimura + James + Davis, while the Hawks' starting lineup was Trae Young + Daniels + Lissache + Johnson + Capela. In the first quarter, Davis and Reeves scored 4-0, followed by Trae Young, Lissache, and Daniels scoring 6 points in a row, allowing the Hawks to take a 2-point lead. Hachimura dunked, while Daniels and Johnson added 5 points, making it 11-6 for the Hawks. Davis, James, and Hachimura then responded to take a 1-point lead. Johnson made a mid-range shot, but Davis, James, and Hachimura continued to score, giving the Lakers a 7-point lead. Okongwu and Bogdan scored, but Reeves, Reddish, Milton, and Davis responded, keeping the gap at 7 points. Trae Young hit a three-pointer, James responded with a layup, and Johnson made a 2+1 play. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led 31-28. In the second quarter, Johnson dunked, reducing the gap to 1 point. Hayes made 1 of 2 free throws and James made a layup, giving the Lakers a 4-point lead. Trae Young and Lissache scored, but Knector and Hayes responded, maintaining…

With the opening of the All-Star voting channel, many fans have actively participated, and the results on the first day were very good. Second-year rookie Victor Wembanyama ranked first with a commanding lead, which also sounded the alarm for the outside world. Perhaps in the near future, he will become the new face of the league, but his current leadership ability is still limited. On January 3, 2024, Beijing time, according to the NBA's official announcement of the first phase of voting results for the 2025 San Francisco All-Star Weekend, it can be seen that the frontcourt lists in both the East and West are still dominated by veteran players. Three-time regular season MVP and one-time Finals MVP winner Jokic became the Western Conference's top vote-getter with 1,422,121 votes, leading the pack. Close behind him are Durant and James, known as the "Xuanming Er Lao" in the NBA. Although the former has only played 22 regular-season games this season due to injury, his contributions on the court are simply unmatched, averaging 27.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, becoming the barometer of the Phoenix Suns' victories. At 35 years old, he still maintains a 51% shooting percentage, which is incredible. At the same time, the 40-year-old James is also capable of putting up a comprehensive performance of 38 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds against the Portland Trail Blazers. The highly anticipated French center Wembanyama ranks fifth on the Western Conference frontcourt list, just over 70,000 votes behind fourth-place Anthony Davis. However, this 20-year-old number one pick has put up…

The Lakers faced off against the Hawks at home in a back-to-back game, with Davis returning to the lineup. The Lakers' starting lineup was Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis; while the Hawks started with Trae Young, Daniels, Jalen Johnson, Lissache, and Capela. In the first quarter, both teams exchanged points, with the score tied at 6-6. After that, the Hawks scored 5 consecutive points. However, Davis began to explode, making two free throws for a foul, scoring under the basket, assisting Hachimura with a dunk, and defensively blocking shots in the paint, causing the Hawks to go scoreless for a period, leading to a timeout with the score at 16-13. After the timeout, the Lakers extended their lead to 7 points. The Hawks brought back Trae Young, who immediately revitalized the team's offense, with the Hawks scoring 7 points to stop the bleeding. Okongwu made a layup to enter the timeout. After the timeout, James and Davis connected, Trae Young hit a long three-pointer, and Jalen Johnson completed a fast break with a 2+1, ending the first quarter with the Lakers leading 31-28 by 3 points. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Trae Young and James led their respective teams, with both sides engaged in an offensive battle and the scores rising alternately. James assisted Hayes with an alley-oop, and Trae Young responded by scoring and celebrating with a technical foul. The referees began awarding free throws to the Lakers, with Davis replacing James, and Reeves assisting Knocket to make another three-pointer. However, the Hawks remained close,…

Facing the Trail Blazers, who are third from the bottom in the West, the Lakers also found themselves in a tough battle, one reason being the absence of "Big Brow" Anthony Davis, their core frontcourt player. However, the Lakers managed to secure a victory without much trouble, with LeBron James showing his enduring prowess and Max Christie delivering the best performance of his career, giving the Lakers a good start to their back-to-back games. Winning the game, the Lakers could be said to have experienced three pieces of good fortune. Firstly, two frontcourt players performed outstandingly, making up for the absence of Davis. Jackson Hayes made his comeback debut, playing only 18 minutes but with very high efficiency, contributing 4 points and 6 rebounds. After the game, Jackson Hayes told the media that he had never been absent for so long in his career, but he was happy to return to the court and help the Lakers win a game while performing well himself. If Jackson Hayes is naturally impressive when healthy, Christian Kolok's performance in this game can be called a trump card. He scored 8 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. As a two-way contract player, Christian Kolok's original advantage lies in his strong defense, but in this game, he also made gains on the offensive end, grabbing as many as 6 offensive rebounds, giving the Lakers plenty of second-chance opportunities. Honestly, even if a typical benchwarmer occasionally performs like this, it's more than enough for the Lakers. Furthermore, after completing a collaboration with the Nets, the Lakers' overall…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 114:106 at home without Anthony Davis, securing their 19th victory of the season and maintaining sixth place in the Western Conference with a record of 19 wins and 14 losses. The 40-year-old LeBron James scored 38 points and had 8 assists.‌ In this game, LeBron James played for 36 minutes and 12 seconds, shooting 15 out of 25 from the field and 7 out of 10 from three-point range, scoring 38 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists, with the only downside being four turnovers. It's hard to imagine a 40-year-old player having such dominance in the NBA before James.‌ This season marks LeBron James' 21st NBA season, during which he is averaging 20.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game, playing an average of 35 minutes per game, ranking 24th in the league.‌ After watching this game, many fans, like the author, couldn't help but wonder where LeBron James currently ranks among NBA players in terms of individual ability.‌ Currently, James ranks 18th in the league in scoring average. Behind him, the only players who could potentially challenge his ranking are Curry at 24th and Harden at 27th, but their performance this season has been far inferior to James'.‌ Among the players scoring more than James, I personally feel that there are only a few whose current individual abilities surpass James': Giannis Antetokounmpo, SGA, Jokic, Tatum, and Doncic. Players like Davis, Edwards, Irving, Brunson, Towns, and Durant are roughly on par…