The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, and the Western Conference is becoming increasingly interesting. The Thunder's 14-game winning streak has left all other teams behind, while the second-place Rockets only lead the seventh-place Clippers by 2.5 games. Teams like the Warriors, Spurs, and Timberwolves, who maintain a 50% win rate, are locked in fierce competition. As the season progresses, many teams are gradually getting back on track. For example, the Clippers finally welcomed the return of their leader, Leonard, who is very selfless and strives to integrate himself into the team without disrupting its balance. The Lakers, after LeBron James experienced a period of decline in December, have once again stepped up his game, bolstered by Reeves' consistent contributions, resulting in noticeable improvements in both offense and defense. Additionally, the Warriors, without Curry, managed a record of 5 wins and 2 losses, demonstrating that they can rely more on Wiggins and give Curry some rest. However, there is one team that, much like the stock market, has seen a sharp decline after an initial rise in September, following an "A-kill" trajectory without looking back, leaving no room for a rebound or liquidation for small investors. This team is the Suns, who started the season with an impressive 8 wins and 1 loss, giving them hope of contending for the championship and topping the Western Conference; the stock market's rise in September once made people believe a bull market was coming, but time always provides the best answers. From an 8-1 start, the Suns have since gone on…

On January 7th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Suns defeat the 76ers 109-99 on the road, ending their four-game losing streak. Embiid was out due to injury, and the Suns made an active lineup change by benching Beal and Nurkic; they started the first quarter trailing by double digits at 5-17, but their offense improved later. In the third quarter, they turned the game around with a 20-3 run, and although the 76ers tried to catch up, the Suns led by 5 points at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Suns went on a 14-1 run to lead by 15 points. Faced with the 76ers' counterattack, Durant scored crucial points, ultimately securing the victory for the Suns and ending their four-game losing streak. Statistical Highlights Suns: Durant had 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block; Booker had 10 points, 10 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals; Dunn had 15 points and 3 rebounds; Jones had 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Plumlee had 2 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal; Beal had 25 points and 5 assists; Iguodala had 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. 76ers: Maxey had 31 points and 10 assists; Oubre had 26 points and 11 rebounds; Yabusele had 14 points and 10 rebounds; George shot 5-for-18, scoring 13 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists; Martin had 8 points and 7 rebounds. Best of the Game Durant shot 9-for-14, including 3-for-4 from three-point range, scoring 23 points with…

This season, the performance of the Phoenix Suns has been quite surprising. In theory, the combination of stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal should have caused a stir, especially after Durant joined, everyone thought the Suns could at least make it into the top five in the West. But what happened? The Suns are currently not even in the top five in the West, and their playoff qualification is not stable. What's going on? The combination of Durant and Booker seems to have failed to produce the expected chemistry. Everyone knows that Durant is a formidable player, but which path did he take? It seems that after winning the championship with the Warriors, he started to focus on the concept of "brotherhood basketball," paying more attention to relationships with teammates on the court rather than individual performance. There were rumors recently that Durant might consider retiring while playing for the Suns, which was quite surprising. After this news came out, many fans were stunned, thinking it was unlikely. However, Durant does seem a bit lost, as his partnership with Booker has never quite lived up to expectations. The Suns' injury problems are also a headache. Both Durant and Booker have been injured, which has had a significant impact on the team's overall efficiency. Especially Durant, whose injury history is somewhat long, although his form is still good, he is not as impressive as before. Moreover, the Suns' inside-outside cooperation always falls short, making the whole team look scattered, and the coaching staff's management is also being questioned.…

The NBA regular season continues to play out, with the Suns suffering a 112-117 defeat at home against the Grizzlies, marking their third consecutive loss. In this game, the Suns' defense collapsed from the start, allowing the Grizzlies to score 36 points in a single quarter, trailing by 10 points at the end of the first quarter. The Suns then found themselves in a desperate chase for points, with their defensive efficiency remaining low. After scoring 29-33 in the second quarter, they still trailed by around 15 points at halftime. In the second half, the Suns increased their defensive intensity, limiting the Grizzlies to 22 points in the third quarter and closing the gap to within 5 points. In the final quarter, both teams remained in a tight contest, but the Suns failed to seize several key opportunities to overtake the score, ultimately resulting in a disappointing loss. Following this game, the Suns' record stands at 15 wins and 17 losses. So, where exactly did they fall short? Perhaps the data can provide us with some answers. Durant had an impressive offensive efficiency, shooting 11 for 19, including 2 for 4 from three-point range and 5 for 7 from the free-throw line, contributing 29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block with 3 turnovers. Durant focused more on defense in this game, not only protecting the basket but also engaging in numerous assists. In the third quarter, as the Suns launched their counterattack, Durant hardly took any shots, yet his court efficiency remained high. Booker, who made…