On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In yesterday's focus game, the Warriors lost 85-125 to the Celtics at home. After this game, Warriors star Schroder has continuously set multiple career disgrace records, which can almost determine that his combination with the Warriors is wrong. In yesterday's game, Schroder played for a total of 17 minutes, shooting 3 out of 8, including 1 out of 4 three-pointers, without any free throws, totaling 7 points, 0 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 0 blocks. According to statistics, this was the 12th time this season that Schroder scored in single digits in a single game, with 7 of them occurring after joining the Warriors. Yesterday, the Warriors lost by a whopping 40 points, which was the third time Schroder had suffered a defeat with a margin of more than 30 points since joining the Warriors, and he had only been with the team for a month. He never experienced a loss of more than 30 points while playing for the Nets this season. Schroder's plus-minus rating was -29 yesterday, setting the fourth-lowest record of his career, and previously in the game where the Warriors lost by 51 points to the Grizzlies, Schroder's plus-minus rating was -34, setting his worst career record. After joining the Warriors, Schroder averaged only 10.6 points, with a shooting percentage of 35.9%, creating the worst record of his career, and a three-point shooting percentage of 28.4%, which is the lowest since his rookie season. According to statistical data, since joining the Warriors, Schroder's BPM is…

Rajon Rondo's rebellious nature led him on a journey of wandering throughout his career, with the entire league waiting for his retirement because he is considered the ideal coaching candidate. Having left the Celtics, Rajon Rondo may have forgotten that he was no longer the leader of the Mavericks. He remained as defiant as he was in Boston, openly criticizing head coach Rick Carlisle for calling a timeout during a game. This behavior quickly had consequences; following the match, the team announced that Rondo would miss the rest of the season due to a recurring back injury. This decision came at a critical time, as the Mavericks were facing the Rockets in the playoffs. The decision to sideline their starting point guard indicated that Rondo's issues had affected team unity, making his departure from the team inevitable. It seemed as if the Mavericks were subtly warning the Bulls' coaching staff about Rondo's potential for causing trouble. They suggested that while Rondo is a good player with a deep understanding of the game, he tends to create problems each season. This prediction was soon proven correct when, during a regular-season game against his former team, the Mavericks, Rondo, as the Bulls' main player, made five turnovers and only two assists. He blamed this performance on assistant coach Jim Boylen, berating him and throwing a towel in his face. Once again, Rondo became a destabilizing factor for the team, leading to his contract being terminated despite it being a two-year deal. Even after achieving the best record for the team, they were…

The NBA regular season is more than halfway through, and the situation in the West has become increasingly complex. While teams like the Thunder, Rockets, Grizzlies, and Nuggets have relatively stable positions, the gap between them and the fifth-placed Clippers is not significant. Teams such as the Timberwolves, Kings, Warriors, and Suns are all within a maximum of 0.5 wins of each other, and despite the Warriors' and Suns' recent struggles, they could easily return to the top six in the West. On the contrary, the Spurs are slipping, and the Mavericks, without Doncic, lack competitiveness. If Doncic returns during the All-Star period at the earliest, the Mavericks will have to start from 12th place in the West. In the Eastern Conference, the competition this season is also fierce, with a maximum difference of three wins between fourth-placed Bucks and ninth-placed Heat. Although there are many "point-giving" teams in the East, it must be said that young teams like the Pistons, Hawks, Magic, and Pacers have high ceilings. Even the top two teams in the East, the Cavaliers and Celtics, often lose to these mid-tier teams, making it difficult for them to secure victories. When predicting this season, American media generally believes that the Thunder in the West and the Cavaliers and Celtics in the East are the biggest favorites to win the championship. Both the Cavaliers and Thunder have a winning rate of over 80%, with solid rosters, and the regular season does not pose much pressure on them. As for the defending champions, the Celtics, do they still…

NBA regular season, tomorrow's January 21st point spread win/loss analysis and prediction for the second part: Suns vs Cavaliers (-7.5) Pre-game analysis: The Suns defeated the Pistons in their last game to secure a two-game winning streak. Durant struggled in the first half but found his form in the second half, finishing with 36 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists on 13-of-27 shooting. Booker had a good shooting night, scoring 35 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists on 11-of-22 shooting. Newcomer Richards was impressive, contributing 21 points and 11 rebounds on 7-of-8 shooting for a double-double. However, the Suns' defense is not strong, and they may struggle against the Cavaliers, who have an excellent offensive capability. Mitchell and Garland both performed well as the Cavaliers won without Mobley. Mitchell scored 36 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists on 12-of-27 shooting, while Garland has been playing more reasonably this season, scoring 29 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists on 8-of-19 shooting. The Cavaliers have a deep roster with players who can shoot well and score effectively, ranking second in the league in average points per game. Point spread win/loss prediction: The Cavaliers are favored by 7.5 points at home, and I predict that the Cavaliers will win, covering the spread at home. Celtics vs Warriors (+6.5) Pre-game analysis: The Celtics have been in poor form recently, with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five games. They lost in overtime to the Hawks in their last game, making continuous mistakes. The "Two Towers" underperformed,…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. Let's take a look at the completed games and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: The Hawks defeated the Celtics 119-115 in overtime, the Pacers sent the 76ers to their fifth consecutive loss with a score of 115-102, the Suns narrowly beat the Pistons 125-121, and the Warriors defeated the Wizards 122-114. Let's start with the game between the Hawks and the Celtics. In the first half, both teams played well in one quarter each. The Celtics took the lead at home with a score of 33-21. In the second quarter, Okongwu exploded with 5 out of 4 shots for 11 points, and the Hawks responded with a 31-15 run; in the third quarter, the Celtics relied on an 18-4 run to reverse the trend and regain the lead; in the decisive fourth quarter, the Celtics missed the opportunity to win, Tatum missed a crucial free throw, Young successfully caused harm and made two free throws to drag the game into overtime. In overtime, the Hawks still did better in details, Tatum missed the equalizing three-pointer, and the Hawks finally defeated the Celtics 119-115. This was their second victory at the Celtics' home court this season. The Hawks have won three consecutive victories and are temporarily ranked sixth with a record of 22 wins and 19 losses, trailing the fifth-placed Pacers by one win. Trae Young contributed 28 points and 11 assists with 10 out of 23 shots, Daniels scored 23 points, Okongwu had 19 points…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the Atlanta Hawks pulled off a stunning overtime victory against the Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors narrowly defeated the Washington Wizards at home, the Cleveland Cavaliers won a close game on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Houston Rockets achieved a big win away against the Portland Trail Blazers. Here's a brief summary of today's games! The Warriors edged out the Wizards with a score of 122-114. In the first half, the Wizards took the lead thanks to a strong performance by Bradley Beal, who hit several difficult three-pointers. The Warriors' offense relied heavily on Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Curry to keep them in the game, as they trailed by seven points at halftime. However, after the break, the Warriors' offense exploded, with players like Dennis Schroder, Wiggins, Curry, and Jordan Poole all finding their shooting touch. They scored over 30 points in two consecutive quarters to turn the tide and ultimately secure the win, moving up to tenth place in the standings ahead of the Phoenix Suns. Curry suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter, putting the Warriors in a tough spot once again. Kyle Kuzma scored 22 points, Beal had 38 points, Wiggins contributed 31 points and 11 rebounds, Curry added 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Schroder chipped in with 20 points. The Hawks shocked the Celtics in overtime, with the Celtics exerting significant offensive pressure on the Hawks in the first quarter. Jayson Tatum struggled offensively in the first quarter, but Jaylen Brown and Marcus…

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 schedule for this season is more than halfway through, with fierce competition in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. There is a common point between the two divisions: the top teams, the Thunder and Cavaliers, have a significant lead over the rest of their respective conferences (more than six wins). The second-place teams, the Rockets and Celtics, also have relatively stable positions. However, from fourth place onwards, there is a chaotic battle among multiple teams. In the West, there are nine teams within a 4.5-game difference between the fourth-place Nuggets and the twelfth-place Spurs. In the East, there are six teams within a 2-game difference between the fourth-place Bucks and the ninth-place Pistons. One thing is certain: as legendary superstars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry age, many mid-career and rising stars are gradually taking on greater roles. However, to be honest, before winning a championship, many teams are considered pseudo-strong, lacking the experience of the brutal playoff battles. This season's biggest contender in the West is undoubtedly the Thunder. Last season, they were defeated by the Mavericks' twin towers and the Doncic-East combo, but this season, with the addition of Hartenstein and Caruso, the team's lower limit has been significantly improved, and they rarely face significant pressure in the regular season. On the Eastern side, there are three championship contenders: the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Knicks. Especially the Cavaliers, who are widely favored by American media to succeed in the post-LeBron era. With the Celtics' aging roster and severe salary pressure, and the Knicks'…

The competition in the Western Conference of the NBA has always been filled with drama and uncertainty, and this year is no exception. The Clippers, Mavericks, and Timberwolves have captured the attention of countless fans with almost every game they play. Their matches are not just a battle of skills and tactics but also a thrilling journey that captivates the heart. In the intense clash between the Clippers and the 76ers, Harden emerged as the biggest contributor to the Clippers' victory. His performance was not only in scoring but also in defense, where he fully implemented the team's strategy. As the rhythm of the game changed, Harden used his agile reactions and skilled techniques to continuously pressure the opponents. Not only Harden, but the other four players of the Clippers also showed no weakness. Their scoring abilities were fully displayed, with all five starters scoring in double digits, and their plus-minus values were all above +30. This performance undoubtedly reflected the team's current explosive state. Defensively, the Clippers also shone. They held their opponents to under 100 points in four consecutive games, which is an extremely rare achievement. Through layer upon layer of defense, the team not only successfully stopped the opponent's offensive momentum but also scored through counterattacks, firmly grasping the victory in their hands. Through the analysis of the game data, it can be seen that Harden, Derrick Jones, and other players stood out particularly. Harden's scoring, assists, steals, and other statistics almost bloomed comprehensively, while Derrick Jones' rebounds and defense also brought a huge advantage to the…

In the current NBA league, it is particularly difficult for a team to successfully defend their championship title. The Boston Celtics managed to win the championship last year, but this year they face significant challenges in attempting to repeat their success and claim another title. The Celtics boast an impressive core lineup that is considered the most perfect in the league: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White form a formidable quintet, supported by players like Payton Pritchard, Al Horford, and Sam Hauser. However, even with such a strong roster, the Celtics have occasionally suffered unexpected losses to weaker teams, causing a major upset in the league's dynamics. The Celtics have a record of 28 wins and 12 losses, placing them second in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have a record of 10 wins and 31 losses, ranking 13th in the East and third from the bottom in their division. Despite the clear advantage in terms of roster strength, the Raptors managed to pull off a surprising victory against the defending champions, the Celtics. In the final quarter of their recent match, the Celtics experienced a nearly four-minute scoring drought, while the Raptors sealed the game with a decisive 14-2 run. This unexpected defeat has left many fans and analysts puzzled, as even the Celtics' head coach, Ime Udoka, has been unable to pinpoint the cause. According to official reports from ESPN experts, the Celtics have won only two out of their last five games, with three losses featuring…