On January 4th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. Let's take a look at the performance of the Western Conference teams and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: Thunder defeated the Knicks 117-107, Rockets lost to the Celtics 86-109, Grizzlies lost to the Kings 133-138, Lakers defeated the Hawks 119-112, Mavericks lost to the Cavaliers 122-134, and Nuggets narrowly lost to the Spurs 110-113! The latest Western Conference standings The first-place Thunder in the West are unstoppable. Today, they trailed by as many as 14 points at home but made a strong comeback in the final quarter to defeat the Knicks 117-107, securing their 14th consecutive victory. Their record improved to 29 wins and 5 losses. With both the Grizzlies and Rockets losing, the Thunder extended their lead to 6.5 games over second place, solidifying their position at the top. The second-place Grizzlies played an offensive battle against the Kings on the road with Morant absent. Jackson committed a level 1 malicious foul on Fox in the final moments and fouled out for the sixth time, ultimately losing 133-138 but still leading the Rockets by 0.5 games. The Kings bounce back with 3 straight wins The Rockets' shooting went cold at home, losing 86-109 to the reigning champion Celtics. They have lost three of their last four games, with their record remaining at 22 wins and 12 losses. Jalen Green scored 24 points, and Jabari Smith suffered a left hand fracture during training, needing to rest for 4-8 weeks, which will have some impact on…

The Houston Rockets suffered a home defeat of 86-109 against the Boston Celtics. The Rockets played poorly throughout the game, with their rhythm controlled by the opponent, and they were further outscored in the final quarter, leading to a crushing loss. After the match, the Rockets faced four pieces of bad news. Shenjing struggled significantly when facing strong teams, performing poorly under the basket. With Smith currently injured and Aman also absent, Shenjing's defensive performance was in shambles. Additionally, on the offensive end, he was unable to gain an advantage against the Celtics' twin towers, resulting in him being dominated both offensively and defensively. Looking ahead, opponents will likely target him during the playoffs, which could worsen his performance. It is hoped that after this game, Shenjing can reflect deeply on his play. Similarly, Whitmore lost his way after facing targeted defense from a strong team. Throughout the game, he missed three-point shots and was unable to establish any advantage when breaking into the paint. Currently, Whitmore's basketball IQ is truly poor. Without the guarantee of a three-pointer, he could only dribble recklessly. However, his judgment of defense was lacking, and his basketball IQ was very low, ultimately causing Whitmore to fail to explode, shooting only 4 out of 17 for the game. Although his talent is good, his playing style is too unsightly. VanVleet's recent performance has been increasingly poor. He shot 3 out of 7 for only 8 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists, failing to live up to the role of a backcourt ball-handling core. Especially on…

On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, there were 6 NBA games today, with many players delivering impressive performances. Who were they? Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors had an outstanding performance in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Curry only played for 30 minutes and finished early, shooting 11 of 15 (8 of 8 from three-point range), scoring 30 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, and making 1 steal, with a plus-minus of +32, the highest in the game. He led the Warriors to a 34-point victory over the 76ers, rendering Joel Embiid's 28 points and 14 rebounds ineffective. Curry's perfect 8-for-8 shooting from beyond the arc in this game, with a 100% shooting percentage, was astonishingly efficient. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics also shone in the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis absent, the Celtics' strength was significantly weakened, but Tatum carried the team. He shot 13 of 27 (6 of 17 from three-point range) and made 1 of 2 free throws, scoring 33 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, dishing out 9 assists, and making 3 steals, leading the Celtics to a 3-point victory over the Timberwolves. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers had an excellent game against the Miami Heat. Haliburton shot 13 of 21 (6 of 13 from three-point range) and made 1 of 3 free throws, scoring 33 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, dishing out 15 assists, and making 2 steals without any turnovers, with a plus-minus of +26. He delivered a perfect performance, leading the Pacers to a…

The game has ended with the Pacers defeating the Celtics 123-114, successfully avenging their previous loss. Just a few days ago, they were brutally defeated by the Celtics by 37 points, but in this match, the Pacers controlled the game from start to finish, ultimately achieving a remarkable comeback. From the beginning of the game, the Pacers displayed an incredibly fierce momentum. Haliburton and Siakam took the court with a fiery intensity, immediately putting immense pressure on the Celtics. The Pacers started with a 6-0 run, momentarily leaving the Celtics stunned. The Celtics quickly adjusted, with Hauser scoring a three-pointer to give the team some breathing room. However, the Pacers continued their relentless offensive onslaught, with Nembhard and Turner contributing mid-range shots, and the Pacers once led by as much as 16-5. The Celtics are no pushovers, and Brown and Horford quickly stepped up, leading a counterattack that allowed them to narrowly overtake the Pacers at the end of the first quarter with a score of 29-27. Although the scores were close, it was clear from the game that the Celtics had not completely controlled the situation. The Pacers' offense was diverse and posed a greater threat. In the second quarter, both teams played at a faster pace, with the scores fluctuating. On the Pacers' side, Mathurin and Siakam continued to exert themselves, frequently raising the score. On the Celtics' side, White, Pritchard, and Brown were also actively trying to reduce the gap, but Haliburton's outstanding performance for the Pacers extended their lead. At halftime, the Pacers led the Celtics…

The NBA Teams Most Likely to Win 60 Games This Season! The Celtics Top the List, and the Knicks Make the Cut 1.Celtics (64-18 in the 23-24 season, projected 65-17 in the 24-25 season)‌ It comes as no surprise that one of the teams most likely to achieve a 60-win record in the 24-25 NBA season is the reigning champion Boston Celtics, who already accomplished a 64-18 record last season. As champions of the 23-24 season and a storied franchise with a rich history of titles, the Celtics are not content with just one championship, unlike some teams that might be satisfied after winning once and then dismantle their roster. With the most championships in NBA history, the Celtics have been preparing for consecutive titles. In the 2024 offseason, they not only retained the core of their championship-winning team from the 23-24 season but also extended a max contract to one of their key players, Jayson Tatum, signing him for an additional five years at $314 million. This decision to maintain the same lineup can be seen as the best possible reinforcement, as a team that has just gelled and won a championship will only get stronger with continued cohesion, especially without any age-related concerns. Additionally, making Tatum, who missed out on the 23-24 season's Finals MVP, the highest-paid player in NBA history sends a clear message of trust from the team. To repay this faith, Tatum is expected to work even harder in the new season to prove himself, leading the team to better results and his own Finals…

Ten years ago, an 18-year-old boy posted a sentence online: "My teacher said she would visit me at Cobb County Jail in five years." Unexpectedly, this boy who was once predicted by his teacher to end up in jail became the third overall pick in the NBA two years later, a distinguished alumnus of a famous university five years later, and won the NBA championship and Finals MVP at the age of 28, earning a total of $182 million. However, this young and successful man first fell in love with a female internet celebrity 17 years older than him, and later had a relationship with a female basketball player embroiled in domestic violence allegations, which confused many people. He is Jaylen Brown, the star of the Boston Celtics. Born on October 24, 1996, in Alpharetta, Georgia, Brown comes from a well-off family. His father, Marcelus Brown, was a professional boxer whose career began in 1989 and ended in 2016 after successfully cultivating Jaylen into the NBA. This boxer, who had been active in the ring for 27 years, always emphasized the importance of dreams and beliefs through his actions. Brown's mother holds a Ph.D. and has taught at universities. She always stressed the importance of education and knowledge. Before playing basketball as a child, his main task was to finish homework and write book reports. Growing up in such an educational environment, Brown not only became a dominant force on the court but also an academic achiever. In his senior year of high school, he ranked among the top five…

The regular season schedule has been underway for some time now. Looking at it currently, which team is the most dominant and has the best chance of competing for the championship? Some say it's the Celtics, after all, the Green Army as the defending champions, have a deep lineup, almost everyone has their own offensive ability. However, in reality, the Celtics have lost quite a few games this season. They still rely too much on their shooting touch to win, lacking stability. The Celtics are the team in the entire league that loves to shoot three-pointers the most, averaging 50.4 three-point attempts per game, firmly ranking first in the league, 6.4 more than the second-ranked Bulls. Teams that love to shoot three-pointers do indeed have strong scoring bursts, but once the players' shooting touch goes off, the game rhythm collapses, and points are lost quickly. It remains to be seen whether this style of play will hold up in the playoffs. Some also say it's the Cavaliers. From the beginning of the season until now, the Cavaliers have maintained the highest winning rate in the league, becoming one of the biggest dark horses of the new season. Although they don't have superstar-level stars, there are indeed many ordinary stars among them. Several starting core players are All-Star level players. The Cavaliers' strength lies in their all-for-one approach, high offensive efficiency, reasonable choice of playing style, and key moments when Mitchell Garland can step up. However, looking at the Cavaliers' lineup structure, it is somewhat deformed. The backcourt duo of Mitchell…

Jimmy Butler, one of the star players for the Miami Heat, recently told reporters, "No matter what I do now, I won't get more money. I've already made enough money; I'm staying here just to win games." The 35-year-old Butler proposed a 2-year, 120millioncontractextensionthissummer,whichwasdirectlyrejectedbyPatRiley,theHeat′spresident.Atthesametime,theHeatchosetocompletea3−year,120 million contract extension this summer, which was directly rejected by Pat Riley, the Heat's president. At the same time, the Heat chose to complete a 3-year, 120millioncontractextensionthissummer,whichwasdirectlyrejectedbyPatRiley,theHeat′spresident.Atthesametime,theHeatchosetocompletea3−year,166 million top-tier contract extension with Bam Adebayo. Riley's actions indicate two facts: first, the team leader is no longer Butler but Adebayo; second, Butler's injury risks and his unconventional hairstyle do not quite fit with the Heat's culture. Butler only played 60 games last season due to injuries, averaging 20.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Both his attendance rate and various statistics have declined compared to the 2022-23 season. Notably, Butler missed the playoffs due to injury, leading to the Heat's elimination in the first round of the playoffs. Of course, even if Butler had played, last year's Celtics would still have been unbeatable. However, Butler should not have boasted on social media, "If I were there, I could crush the Celtics!" This comment greatly displeased Pat Riley, who immediately responded, "Those who cannot appear in the playoffs have no right to speak." Butler may realize that he has crossed Riley's bottom line, and he has become much more honest. First, he used to show off his unconventional hairstyle every year, but this year it's just a traditional braid. Second, he didn't participate in…