The Houston Rockets suffered a humiliating defeat at home against the Detroit Pistons with a score of 96-107. Despite the 11-point loss, it was considered a disgraceful defeat as the Rockets' strongest asset, rebounding, was dominated by the Pistons. The Pistons grabbed 52 rebounds, including 13 offensive rebounds, while the Rockets only managed to secure 39 rebounds, despite averaging 48.6 rebounds per game this season, which is the best in the league. The Pistons used the Rockets' own strength against them, which is quite embarrassing. Additionally, the Rockets received another blow as Jalen Green, who won the Player of the Week award, lost the game. Last March, Jalen Green averaged 28.9 points and led the team to an 11-game winning streak, earning him the Player of the Week award but narrowly missing out on the Player of the Month. After that, Green's performance declined from his superhuman state, and it is uncertain whether he will repeat last season's performance in the upcoming two games against the Cavaliers. The Rockets desperately need Green to maintain his form. However, the issue for the Rockets is not Green but Shen Jing's recent playing style, which has been detrimental to the team. In pursuit of an All-Star appearance, Shen Jing has been aggressively demanding the ball for isolation plays, often ignoring his teammates. His offensive efficiency in isolation situations is below one point per possession, which is considered subpar in the league. Defensively, Shen Jing is vulnerable to being targeted by opponents. The way the Pistons defeated the Rockets today resembled how the Rockets…

Translation: The NBA Draft is always a grand event that captures the attention of many, with young rookies often exploding onto the scene, quickly rising to become promising stars. For instance, players like Wenyen Gabriel and Josh Huestis are breaking out and becoming core members of teams like the Spurs and Thunder. Sometimes, when the overall talent of the rookies isn't particularly outstanding, that year is referred to as a "draft down year." The 2021 NBA Draft was considered a down year, but these young players have been impressive, each breaking through their own talent ceilings. Averaging 28+4+4, the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 draft picks are all setting new highs, who says this year's draft quality isn't good? Experts and journalists from ESPN in the United States have summarized the first half of the NBA season, selecting the most surprising players of the season. Knicks center Towns ranked first, Pistons Cunningham second, and Spurs Wenyen Gabriel third. Cunningham has always been a relatively low-profile No. 1 pick. He plays for the rebuilding and tanking Pistons, so he hasn't received much attention. However, Cunningham has made tremendous progress this season, not only improving his personal statistics comprehensively but also significantly enhancing his leadership abilities, impressing everyone. Cunningham is the No. 1 pick of the 2021 draft. This season, he averages 24.3 points + 6.5 rebounds + 9.4 assists (third in the league) + 0.9 steals, with a shooting percentage of 45%, a three-point percentage of 36.8%, and a free-throw percentage of 80.5%. Not only can Cunningham score steadily,…

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…

Defeat! Rockets' Five Tigers Score 77+29, Cunningham with 32+9+7, New Record Set, Western Conference Landscape Changes On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the 28-win and 13-loss Rockets faced off against the 21-win and 21-loss Pistons at home. On paper, the Rockets had the advantage, but could they secure a victory? The Rockets were without Smith, starting with VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Amen, and Shen Jing. The Pistons were missing Ivey, starting with Cunningham, Hardaway, Osar, Harris, and Duran. In the first quarter, Osar and Duran made layups, while Amen, Jalen Green, and VanVleet responded strongly, giving the Rockets a 9-4 lead. Duran added a putback, to which Jalen Green replied with a three-pointer, extending the Rockets' lead to six points. Cunningham and Duran then went on a 7-0 run to take a one-point lead. VanVleet, Dillon, and Amen scored for the Rockets, but Cunningham, Harris, Duran, Hardaway, and Beasley responded in kind, putting the Pistons up by 13 points. Ethan and Landale contributed points, while Holland hit a three-pointer, maintaining an 11-point gap. Landale and Amen narrowed the deficit to seven points, but Beasley's three-pointer and Sasser's free throws ended the quarter with the Pistons leading 40-29. The second quarter saw Stewart and Sasser score four points, extending the Pistons' lead to 15 points. However, Whitmore, Amen, VanVleet, Ethan, and Shen Jing countered with a 16-0 run to take a one-point lead. Duran and Osar reclaimed a three-point lead, which was then overtaken by one point thanks to Jalen Green and Amen. Osar and Cunningham scored again, but Amen and…

In the world of basketball, every game is a war without gunpowder, and the matchup between the Suns and the Pistons is undoubtedly one of the key battles. When the final whistle sounded across the court, the Suns narrowly defeated the Pistons with a slight advantage of 125-121. This victory was like a brilliant meteor in the night sky, instantly breaking the silence of the court and igniting the passion of the fans. Especially in the last minute of the game, Durant's astonishing fadeaway shot was like lightning piercing through the darkness, illuminating the path to victory for the Suns. After the game, KD took the initiative to approach Cunningham, and the two embraced tightly. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and the atmosphere on the court switched from tense and intense to warm and harmonious. Looking back at this game, before the match, the Pistons' strength was not to be underestimated. With the rapid growth of Cunningham, the addition of Harris, Beasley, Little Hardaway, and other powerful players, they turned this team once regarded as a "bad team" into a strong contender for the playoffs, jumping into the top eight in the East this season. On the other hand, the Suns' performance this season has been somewhat inconsistent, and their imperfect lineup has caused them many setbacks in the games. Before the match, many people did not favor them. As soon as the game started, both sides quickly entered an intense competitive state. In the first quarter, the Suns' offense came in waves, and they took a…

The Warriors played against the Pistons at home, and after four quarters of intense competition, the Warriors won 107:104. After this game, the Warriors' record stands at 19 wins and 18 losses. Curry played for 36 minutes, shooting 5 out of 21 for a total of 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Starting Lineups Warriors: Hield, Curry, Davis, Schroder, Green Pistons: Cunningham, Beasley, Harris, Duran, Thompson Curry's Regular Season Career Statistics Update Games Played: 986 games, starting in 980, coming off the bench in 6 [Robert Parish ranks 1st with 1611 games] Minutes Played: 33662 minutes [LeBron James ranks 1st] Points: 24345 points, ranked 29th in NBA history. The next player to surpass is Allen Iverson (total score 24368) [LeBron James ranks 1st in regular season career scoring, with 1 person scoring over 40000 points, 6 people scoring over 30000 points, and 44 people scoring over 20000 points in regular season career scoring list.] Rebounds: 4662 rebounds, with 645 offensive rebounds and 4017 defensive rebounds [Wilt Chamberlain ranks 1st with 23924 rebounds] Assists: 6301 assists, ranked 35th in NBA history [Jerry West ranks 36th with 6238 assists, John Stockton ranks 1st with 15806 assists] Steals: 1508 steals [John Stockton ranks 1st with 3265 steals] Blocks: 251 blocks [Hakeem Olajuwon ranks 1st with 3830 blocks] Turnovers: 3080 turnovers [In the regular season career turnover list, there are 1 person with over 5000 turnovers, 5 people with over 4000 turnovers, LeBron James ranks 1st in history] Fouls: 2250 fouls [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ranks 1st with 4657 fouls] Field Goals Made: 8309 field…

On January 10, 2025, Beijing time, the Pistons with a record of 19 wins and 18 losses hosted the Warriors with an identical record. The Warriors were currently on a two-game losing streak and were eager for a strong comeback. The Pistons were playing back-to-back games (against the Nets the previous day), so their energy was not as good as the Warriors. However, they had won five consecutive games and were in excellent form. It would be very difficult for the Warriors to defeat the Pistons away from home. The Warriors were missing Wiggins, Kuminga, and Pojim, with their starting lineup consisting of Curry, Schroder, Hield, Green, and Davis. The Pistons were without Ivey and Hardaway, with their starting lineup featuring Cunningham, Beasley, Osal, Harris, and Duren. In the first quarter, Hield scored a layup, while Harris and Duren responded with five points. Green made a hook shot, but Beasley, Osal, and Cunningham replied, giving the Pistons a 12-4 lead. Davis and Curry then scored six points to reduce the gap to two points. After a timeout, Harris and Beasley extended the lead to seven points. Green, Curry, and Santos responded with a 9-0 run to take a two-point lead. Cunningham made a mid-range shot, followed by responses from Li Kaili and Davis, leaving the Warriors ahead by five points. Holland hit a three-pointer, ending the first quarter with the Warriors leading 25-23. In the second quarter, Curry and Santos hit three-pointers, extending the Warriors' lead to eight points. Holland and Stewart scored, but Spencer, Looney, and Hield responded, maintaining…

The battle between the teams in the Eastern and Western Conference playoff zones ended with the Timberwolves losing 105-119 to the Pistons on the road, suffering their third consecutive defeat. Notably, the Pistons' record has reached 17 wins and 18 losses, close to eighth place in the East, as they have emerged from the gloom of being at the bottom of the league last season. It is clear that the Pistons, like the Rockets last season, are starting to soar and rise. The player who has made the Pistons rise is undoubtedly the number one pick, Cade Cunningham. Currently, CC is indeed the undisputed leader of the 21st session. Cunningham has been steadily improving every year since entering the league four years ago. This year, he averages 24.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 9.5 assists, with a shooting percentage of 45% and a three-point percentage of 37.6%. Obviously, these statistics are very Harden-like; he is a younger version of Harden. Then there's Jalen Green, the second overall pick, who has been stagnant for four years. Evan Mobley, the third overall pick, is quite good, but his strength is indeed not as good as Cunningham's. Fourth overall pick Scottie Barnes is gradually becoming mediocre, Jalen Suggs has reached his ceiling, and Franz Wagner is okay, but he doesn't belong to the Five Kings. Comparing and contrasting, you will find that Cunningham is indeed the strongest presence in the 21st session. We can only say that the Rockets regret choosing Jalen Green with the second overall pick instead of going all-in for the…

Today, there were many NBA games with impressive performances from various star players, including Cunningham, Jokic, Edwards, Embiid, Towns, Simmons, LaVine, and White. However, the selection for today's best player is clear-cut. Let's take a closer look at the specific situations. Simmons defeated Lillard in a close victory for the Trail Blazers against the Bucks. In the final moments, Antetokounmpo made two free throws to lead by 2 points, but after a timeout, Simmons broke through with a left-handed layup for a 2+1 to regain the lead and then sealed the win with two more free throws. He played 41 minutes, shooting 9 of 20 from the field, 5 of 12 from three-point range, and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line, scoring 28 points with 3 rebounds and 8 assists. Embiid had an easy win with 28+12+6 in three quarters as the 76ers defeated the Nets on the road. He started strong in the first quarter, playing all 12 minutes, shooting 6 of 9 (1 of 1 from three-point range), and making 2 of 2 free throws for 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists with a +10 plus-minus. In the third quarter, he scored in double digits again and then rested early in the fourth. In total, Embiid played 29 minutes, shooting 8 of 16, including 2 of 3 from three-point range and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line, finishing with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists with a game-high +22 plus-minus. Towns continued his tough performance with 44+16+5 as the Knicks defeated the Bulls on…