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…

Title: Mavericks 122:134 Cavaliers! Without "East Europe", Klay did his best, bravely taking on the offensive! Content: I. Game Preview: The Mavericks lost to the Rockets in their last game, suffering a three-game losing streak, and are experiencing a minor slump. However, the main reason for this losing streak is due to team injuries and player suspensions from fighting. In the previous game, Irving, Klay, and Lively sought revenge but still lost to the Rockets, causing great anger among the Mavericks players. After the game, Klay took responsibility, saying, "It's my fault; I can't afford to make five turnovers in one game. Moreover, some of them don't even seem like the kind of mistakes I would make. I must protect the ball better. We're facing the Cavaliers next, who are very strong, so I have to improve quickly in these few days. The next game is my chance to bounce back." Klay and Irving have been in good form recently, not because of their state, but probably because they just came back and need to find their rhythm in the game. The Mavericks' upcoming schedule is very tough, starting with the Kings, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Lakers, two games against the Nuggets, two against the Thunder, and finally the Celtics. Such opponents are a real test for the Mavericks without Doncic. If they play well, they can stabilize in the top four; if not, they could drop directly into the playoff play-in zone. Currently, the Mavericks have a record of 20 wins and 14 losses, ranking fifth in the West, trailing the…

The Warriors' "Ice Age": The merciless reality of a 16-16 record. Before the start of the season, the Warriors had a stable 12-3 record, firmly seated atop the Western Conference, and everyone praised them with the words, "This is the temperament of the defending champions." However, in the last 17 games, they crashed and burned with a 4-13 record, plummeting their overall record to 16-16, completely undoing all their previous progress. After being thrashed by the Cavaliers, the Warriors' "winter" was confirmed. Curry Clocks Out Early: The "Bitter Smile of Acceptance" at 4:39. With 4 minutes and 39 seconds left in the game, Curry looked at the scoreboard and perhaps silently thought, "Forget it, don't struggle anymore." Then he and Green were immediately subbed out and sat on the bench in a daze. Curry's face bore a "bitter smile," filled with helplessness that conveyed, "I really tried my best, but we just can't do it." This loss was too clean, too thorough, too embarrassing, even the starters decided to clock out early. The Big Three Become "Sinners": A Ridiculous 35-for-9 Shooting Performance. Curry, Green, and Schroder, who should have carried the Warriors' flag, ended up becoming the "trio of sinners." In the entire game, these three players shot 35 times but only made 9 shots, with a shooting percentage comparable to amateur players. Curry went 4-for-14, 3-for-11 from beyond the arc; Green went 1-for-10, becoming a "blacksmith"; Schroder went 4-for-11, barely considered a "normal person." Together, they only scored 25 points, directly dragging the Warriors into the abyss. First Half…

The NBA has announced that Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month for December, respectively. During this period, both the Thunder and the Cavaliers had a record of 12 wins and 1 loss. The NBA has also announced that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and New York Knicks center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Month for December, respectively. During this period, Alexander played in 13 games, averaging 34.5 minutes per game with 33.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks, with a field goal percentage of 56.3% and a three-point percentage of 36.6%. The Thunder had a record of 12 wins and 1 loss (data from the NBA Cup against the Bucks is not included). Towns played in 13 games, averaging 34.6 minutes per game with 23.2 points, 14.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks, with a field goal percentage of 56.6% and a three-point percentage of 39.0%. The Knicks had a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. The NBA has announced that Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Defensive Players of the Month for December, respectively. During this period, the Grizzlies' defensive efficiency ranked third in the West at 108.1, and Jackson was the only player in the NBA to record at least 20 blocks and 20 steals in December. Jackson played in…

Sorry, You Met Record-Breaking LeBron: Wembanyama Scores 35+18+4 Yet Misses Out on Today's Best Player Award On January 4th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 9 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Hornets lost to the Pistons 94-98, Magic defeated the Raptors 106-97, Celtics won against the Rockets 109-86, Wizards were defeated by the Pelicans 120-132, Knicks lost to the Thunder 107-117, Cavaliers easily defeated the Mavericks 134-122, Spurs narrowly won against the Nuggets 113-110, Grizzlies lost to the Kings 133-138, and the Hawks suffered a crushing defeat to the Lakers 102-119. Harris, Silva, Tatum, CJ, SGA, Mobley Jr., Wembanyama, Monk, and LeBron. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between the Spurs and the Nuggets, Jokic scored an impressive 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Porter Jr. contributed 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 three-pointers. Despite trailing by 12 points, they managed to drag the game into the final shot but ultimately fell short. On the Spurs' side, Paul scored 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Vassell contributed 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, they were not the best performers for the team; that honor goes to Wembanyama! In 33 minutes of play, Wembanyama made 14 out of 22 shots (including 4 out of 6 three-pointers) and 3 out of 4 free throws, scoring a luxurious 35 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, with a plus-minus rating…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the Eastern and Western Conference Player of the Month awards for December, including the newly established Defensive Player of the Month award for this season. The results are as follows: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks were named Players of the Month, while LeBron James, Zhou Qi, and others received nominations; Jaxson Hayes of the Pelicans and Rui Hachimura of the Wizards were named Rookies of the Month; Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Grizzlies and Jarrett Allen of the Cavaliers were named Defensive Players of the Month; and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Cavaliers and Mark Daigneault of the Thunder were named Coaches of the Month. Player of the Month: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder averaged 33.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks in December, with a shooting percentage of 56.3% and a three-point percentage of 36.6%, leading the Thunder to a record of 12 wins and 1 loss. Notably, Alexander also won the Western Conference Player of the Month award in October/November, making it his third career Player of the Month award and second of the season. The Thunder's official account posted a poster to congratulate Alexander on winning the award again. Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks averaged 23.2 points, 14.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks in December, with a shooting percentage of 56.6% and a three-point percentage of 39%, leading the Knicks to a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. This is the first…

The NBA regular season has been underway for over two months, and the league is experiencing severe polarization in both the East and West conferences. In the West, the Thunder have taken an early lead, with a tightly packed group of teams from fourth-placed Mavericks to ninth-placed Spurs, separated by only three games. However, several teams have effectively dropped out of playoff contention, including the rebuilding Kings, tanking Trail Blazers and Jazz, as well as the Pelicans, who are forced to tank. The East is no different, with the Cavaliers starting off strong at 29 wins and 4 losses, leaving the Celtics and Knicks to battle for second place. The remaining Eastern Conference teams, such as the Magic, Bucks, Hawks, and Heat, offer some competition, but most are essentially giving away points to the top teams like the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Knicks. At the bottom of the East, the Wizards have long planned to rebuild, hoping to trade away Kuzma and Poole for some rebuilding assets. The Hornets' LaMelo Ball has been impressive this season, averaging 30 points and 7.4 assists per game, but he has been unable to lead his team to victory and is plagued by injuries, limiting him to being a regular-season stat-padder. Another team that spent hundreds of millions of dollars this summer with the intention of making a playoff push or even contending for a championship has started with a disappointing record of 7 wins and 26 losses, a win rate of just 22%! Even so, in the East, the last-place Wizards are only eight…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 6 matchups scheduled. The specific results are as follows: Raptors lost 71-125 to the Celtics, Bucks defeated Pacers 120-112, Clippers suffered an 86-122 defeat to the Spurs, Timberwolves lost 105-113 to the Thunder, Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110, and Grizzlies narrowly won against Suns 117-112. Stars such as Tatum, Antetokounmpo, Wembanyama, SGA, Allen, Reeves, JJJ, and Bane all had impressive performances. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between Cavaliers and Lakers, five Cavaliers players scored in double figures, including Mitchell contributing 26 points + 4 rebounds + 4 assists, Allen scoring 27 points + 14 rebounds + 3 blocks, and Mobley Jr. getting 20 points + 6 rebounds. They once established a 16-point lead and eventually won by 12 points. On the Lakers side, LeBron James scored 23 points + 4 rebounds + 7 assists, Davis contributed 28 points + 13 rebounds + 4 assists + 3 steals + 2 blocks, and Reeves also did his best! He played for 37 minutes, shooting 11 of 20 (1 of 4 from three-point range), making 12 of 13 free throws, and scored a luxurious 35 points + 9 rebounds + 10 assists. According to statistics, 35 points tied Reeves' personal career single-game scoring record. In the game between Clippers and Spurs, Harden, Powell, and Coffey combined for 46 points + 10 rebounds + 7 three-pointers, but the Clippers still suffered a crushing defeat, trailing by as…

The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers with a score of 122-110. LeBron James, in his first game against his former team, had a record of 19 wins and 4 losses against the Cavaliers. He started the game with a series of three-point shots that penetrated the Cavaliers' defense and led the team to catch up. The older players took the lead, and the younger players followed suit, with electric fans and Milton scoring their first points for the Lakers through dunks and corner threes. After the departure of Rondo, Schroder naturally took over the output on the guard line, making mid-range jump shots, driving layups, and breaking through to shake off the defense for easy baskets. With LeBron's one-handed dunk, the Lakers launched an 8-0 counterattack wave! At 40 years old, he can still move quickly and use his strong body to open the way and punish opponents, which is unprecedented and probably will not be seen again in history. However, the Lakers' glory was short-lived as the Cavaliers gradually recovered from being stunned and showed their strength as the top team in the East; they combined inside and outside play to take back the lead with a 9-0 run. Allen performed various moves under Davis' watchful eye, continuously scoring to stop the Lakers. In the third quarter, the Cavaliers expanded their lead, with Strus setting up a platform for a continuous downpour of three-pointers. As the Lakers were about to experience another third-quarter collapse, Davis stepped up in time to regain control, hitting a three-pointer at the top of the…

This season of the NBA can truly be described as a display of diverse talents and unexpected developments! As the season progresses, both the Thunder in the West and the Cavaliers in the East have consistently shown dominant performances, maintaining their positions as leaders. The Thunder have achieved a remarkable 12-game winning streak, with a record of 27 wins and 5 losses, securing the top spot in the West with a five-game lead over the second-place team. Similarly, the Cavaliers in the East have been steadily winning games, demonstrating their dominance with a record of 29 wins and 4 losses, leading the second-place Celtics by five games. The Thunder and Cavaliers represent the epitome of stability this season. However, there are also teams within the league that started poorly but managed to turn things around later in the season. Notable examples include the Grizzlies and Mavericks from the West, as well as the Bucks and 76ers from the East. These teams did not perform well at the beginning of the season; the Bucks and 76ers were even ranked at the bottom of the Eastern Conference for an extended period. But in the past month or so, they have rediscovered their winning ways. In their last 19 games, the Bucks have won 14, propelling them to fifth place in the East. The 76ers have won 10 out of their last 13 games, moving up from last place in the East to eleventh. They are the epitome of teams that started slow but picked up momentum later. On the other hand, there…