Today's NBA games were filled with impressive performances from various star players, including Gafford, Brunson, Mitchell, Cunningham, Tatum, McCollum, and LaVine, among others. However, the title for today's best player is without a doubt, as we delve into the specifics of their remarkable achievements! Shoulder to Shoulder with Legends, Gafford Achieves Career High Despite the Mavericks' loss to the Hornets, Gafford delivered his career-best performance. In the first half, he made 7 out of 8 shots and 7 out of 7 free throws, scoring 21 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, dishing out 2 assists, and blocking 3 shots. Throughout the game, Gafford played 34 minutes, shooting 12 out of 15 and making all 7 free throws, accumulating 31 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 6 blocks, setting a new career high in points (previously 27). According to statistics, Gafford achieved at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks with a true shooting percentage of over 85%, putting him in the company of legends like O'Neal, Olajuwon, and Mourning.‌ Single Quarter 19 Points, Cunningham Outshines Jalen Green The Pistons pulled off a surprising away victory against the Rockets, with the No. 1 pick from the 21st draft, Cunningham, outperforming the No. 2 pick, Jalen Green. In the first half, Cunningham made 5 out of 11 shots and 3 out of 3 free throws, scoring 13 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists, but also committing 6 turnovers. However, in the third quarter, he switched to personal scoring mode, scoring 10 points in a row to halt the…

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…

Have you noticed a strange phenomenon? In the NBA, the number one pick sounds like a synonym for talent, but some people end up becoming role players, while others suddenly "cheat" in a certain season and become superstars. Is this proof of "genius," or is it just "good timing"? Karl-Anthony Towns, the number one pick in 2015, is a classic example of someone who has gone through the "genius template" and come back stronger. He went from the Timberwolves to the Knicks, from being doubted to being expected. What exactly did he experience? When Towns first entered the league, he was dazzling. In the 2015 draft, he joined the Timberwolves as the number one pick, not only becoming the core of the team but also seen by outsiders as one of the future faces of the league. His skills are comprehensive, and his style of play is modern: he can shoot three-pointers, facilitate plays, and his low-post moves are solid. Some say he is the "Swiss Army Knife" of the paint, capable of doing anything without making mistakes. However, in the following years, Towns gradually transformed from a "talented superstar seedling" into a "data-padding benchwarmer." Although his average of 20+10 looks good on paper, his performance never won mainstream recognition. Why? Two words: soft. During his time with the Timberwolves, Towns had many highlights on the offensive end, but defensively, he was a sieve. He lacked strength, hesitated in critical moments, and often disappeared in the playoffs. No matter how impressive his stats were, they couldn't hide his limited contribution…

On January 13th, Beijing time, today's NBA games were very exciting. Stars like Tatum, Towns, Brunson, LaVine, Westbrook, and Jokic all performed well, making them candidates for today's best player. The Celtics narrowly defeated the Pelicans 120-119, with McCollum almost scoring a buzzer-beater at the end. Tatum of the Celtics scored 38 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block on 14-of-30 shooting, but his long-range shooting was poor, going 2-for-10 from three-point range. Jaylen Brown had 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, Porzingis had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Pritchard off the bench had 11 points and 4 assists, while Horford had 11 points and 7 rebounds. For the Pelicans, Murphy scored 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, Murray had 26 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, and McCollum went 5-for-15 to score 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Knicks defeated the Bucks 140-106, securing a significant victory. Brunson of the Knicks exploded, scoring 44 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists on 16-of-26 shooting, including 5-of-10 from three-point range and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. Towns also contributed significantly, scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal on 10-of-16 shooting. Hart went 5-for-5 to score 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, Anunoby had 11 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 1 block, and Payne off the bench scored 18 points. The Bucks' Antetokounmpo scored 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 assists on 10-of-21 shooting, Lillard had 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Middleton…

Victory! Brunson scores 44+5+6, Antetokounmpo gets 24+13, Towns sets a record, the Eastern Conference landscape changes On January 13, 2025, Beijing time, the Knicks with a record of 25 wins and 14 losses faced off against the Bucks with a record of 20 wins and 16 losses at home. The Knicks suffered a 25-point defeat to the Thunder in their previous game and lost four out of their last five games, so they urgently needed a rebound. The Bucks were on a three-game winning streak and in good form. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter, the Knicks defeated the Bucks by 22 points. For the Bucks, they were eager to seek revenge today. Who would win this battle? The Bucks' starting lineup was Lillard + Jackson + Prince + Antetokounmpo + Big Lo, while the Knicks' starting lineup was Brunson + Bridges + Hart + OG + Towns. In the first quarter, Jackson made a layup, Antetokounmpo made 2 free throws and 1, Towns and Bridges made three-pointers, giving the Knicks a 6-0 lead. Antetokounmpo, Lillard, and Jackson scored, while Brunson scored 8 consecutive points, putting the Knicks ahead 14-9. Lillard scored 7 consecutive points and Antetokounmpo made free throws, allowing the Bucks to take a 3-point lead. Achiwa and Brunson responded to regain a 2-point lead. Antetokounmpo and Green scored, but Towns and Brunson responded, keeping the gap at 2 points. Antetokounmpo, Connaughton, and Middleton scored, while Brunson continued to score, ending the first quarter with the Knicks leading 36-33.…

On January 11, 2025, Beijing time, the Knicks, with a record of 25 wins and 13 losses, faced off against the Thunder, who had 30 wins and 6 losses. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter, the Thunder defeated the Knicks at home, ending the Knicks' nine-game winning streak. The Knicks were eager for revenge today. The Thunder lost to the Cavaliers in their previous game, ending their 15-game winning streak. They also hoped to bounce back. Both teams are very strong, so who would win today's game? The Knicks were without Miro, starting with Brunson, Bridges, Hart, OG, and Towns. The Thunder were missing Chet and Caruso, starting with Alexander, Wallace, Dort, Jalen, and Harten. In the first quarter, both teams played with high defensive intensity in the first five minutes, making it difficult for either side to score. The Knicks only managed to score through Brunson's two free throws, while the Thunder scored through Jalen's layup, resulting in a 2-2 tie. Brunson and Hart then scored four points, giving the Knicks a 6-2 lead. Alexander responded with a mid-range jumper, reducing the gap to two points. After a timeout, Jalen and Dort scored five points, allowing the Thunder to take a three-point lead. Brunson scored five points in response, but Alexander and Isaiah Joe combined for five points, keeping the difference at three points. Hart and Towns scored, while Alexander continued to score, with Wiggins, Dort, and Isaiah Joe also contributing, extending the lead to 14 points. At the end…

Brunson has been performing well with the Knicks, becoming a qualified star player. After Randle was out last season, Brunson led the Knicks to remarkable achievements. They made it all the way to second place in the East and successfully advanced to the playoffs. The playoff journey was full of excitement and thrills. In the first round against the 76ers led by Embiid, the Knicks eliminated them with their strong strength. In the second round against the Pacers, the situation was also promising, with consecutive victories in the first two games (G1, G2). However, fate began to play tricks, and injuries plagued the team like a shadow, with key players getting injured one after another. Under such circumstances, it became extremely difficult to maintain a winning streak. Ultimately, the Knicks lost to the Pacers with a score of 3-4, missing out on the Eastern Conference Finals. However, this could not overshadow Brunson's brilliance in the playoffs. In 13 games, he averaged 32.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 7.5 assists, with a shooting percentage of 44.4%, which is completely at the top level of the league. Before the start of the new season, the Knicks made a blockbuster trade. They reached an agreement with the Timberwolves, sending Randle and DiVincenzo in exchange for Towns. At that time, many people thought that Towns would be a supporting role to Brunson in the Knicks, just like how he supported Edwards in the Timberwolves. However, things developed unexpectedly, and Towns shone brightly after joining the Knicks. His performance on the court was quite impressive, and…

Which NBA team has been the most surprising this season? If I had to choose, it would definitely be the Knicks. So far, the Knicks have achieved a record of 24 wins and 10 losses, ranking third in the Eastern Conference. After defeating the Jazz on January 2nd, they secured their ninth consecutive win, showing great momentum. Given the Knicks' impressive lineup, featuring Brunson, Towns, Bridges, Anunoby, and Hart as starters, along with rotation players like McBride, Payne, Achiuwa, and Shamet, one might expect them to perform at this level. What's so surprising about that? At the beginning of the season, you didn't think so. At the start of the season, the Knicks were almost in shambles. They struggled to find chemistry, playing awkwardly, with Towns and Brunson seemingly fighting their own battles. In the first 18 games of the season, they only managed to secure a record of 10 wins and 8 losses. But in the last 16 games, they've won 14 and lost 2. This transformation is centered around Towns. The "disliked" Towns was suddenly "informed" of a trade to the Knicks before the new season began. The Timberwolves had two reasons for doing this: to save money and to believe in Edwards' talent and potential. With no choice, Towns bid farewell to Minnesota, where he was drafted, and headed to New York. Towns has a classic meme that emphasizes his softness: Cousins' expression seems to say, "Put some effort into it, little brother." But now, Cousins can no longer play in the NBA and has resorted to…

Victory! Hart with 23+15+10, Towns 19 out of 13, a new record is born, the Eastern Conference landscape changes On December 31, 2024, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Wizards, with a record of 5 wins and 24 losses, faced off against the Knicks, who had 22 wins and 10 losses, at home. Just two days prior, the two teams had met, with the Wizards nearly defeating the Knicks. The game went into overtime before the Knicks managed to secure the victory, with Brunson scoring an impressive 55 points and 9 assists. Today, can the Wizards continue to pose a challenge to the Knicks? The Wizards were without Beal, but Kuzma returned from injury and came off the bench. The Wizards' starting lineup was Brogdon, Karlington, Shampagnie, Culibali, and Sar. The Knicks started with Brunson, Bridges, Hart, OG, and Towns. In the first quarter, Sar hit a three-pointer, followed by a dunk from Bridges. Sar made one of two free throws and Shampagnie added another three-pointer, giving the Wizards a 7-2 lead. Towns and Brunson scored for the Knicks, but Brogdon responded, keeping the Wizards ahead by 2 points. Bridges and Towns then took the lead by 4 points. Culibali and Valan scored for the Wizards, but OG, Brunson, and Towns responded, maintaining a 4-point lead. Kuzma, Culibali, and Kispert helped the Wizards regain the lead by 3 points. Brunson made a free throw, but Valan and Kuzma responded, extending the Wizards' lead to 5 points. Brunson finished the quarter with a layup, leaving the score at…