On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Knicks visiting the Nets. The Knicks took an early lead, going up 15-5, but they were unable to maintain their momentum and extend the lead. The Nets fought back continuously, and in the fourth quarter, the Knicks found themselves in trouble as the Nets went on a 13-2 run to take the lead. Brunson scored consecutively to regain the lead for the Knicks, while Johnson missed a three-pointer that could have put them ahead. Ultimately, the Nets lost to the Knicks with a score of 95-99. In the first quarter, the Knicks started strong with Anunoby and Brunson hitting threes, Towns with an alley-oop dunk, and Bridges also making a three-pointer to take a 15-5 lead. Russell broke the bleeding with a layup and then completed a 2+1 play. Martin hit a three-pointer, followed by Kloni's three-pointer, and the Nets went on a 15-4 run to overtake the score. Hart hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and both teams went to the free-throw line frequently. Finally, Sharp made two free throws, and the first quarter ended with the Nets leading the Knicks 26-24. In the second quarter, the Knicks regained their composure, with Towns scoring on a putback, McBride and Achiuwa hitting threes, and they started with a 12-2 run to regain control. Russell hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, Towns completed a 2+1 play, and Bridges hit a three-pointer. Both teams went to the free-throw line frequently, and the Knicks once led 48-35. The Nets…

On January 22, 2025, Beijing time, the 14-win and 29-loss Nets faced off against the 28-win and 16-loss Knicks at home. On paper, the Nets were not considered strong opponents for the Knicks. However, as a city derby, the Nets were highly motivated and aimed to win, especially since the Knicks were playing back-to-back games and were not as physically fit as the Nets, giving the Nets an opportunity to pull off an upset victory. The Nets were without Thomas and Simmons in their starting lineup: Russell, Keane, Cloney, Cameron, and Claxton. The Knicks were missing Miro from their starting lineup: Brunson, Bridges, Hart, OG, and Towns. In the first quarter, Brunson made a mid-range shot, Cameron scored a layup, OG and Brunson hit two consecutive three-pointers plus a dunk by Towns, putting the Knicks ahead 10-2. Cameron responded with a three-pointer, followed by Bridges and OG scoring five points, extending the Knicks' lead to ten points and forcing a timeout. After the timeout, Russell and Claxton scored for the Nets, while Bridges responded with a layup, maintaining an eight-point difference. Russell then scored a 2+1, and Martin added five points, allowing the Nets to catch up and tie the score. Achiuwa and Hart scored for the Knicks, but Cloney, Cameron, and Keane responded, giving the Nets a two-point lead. Payne made two free throws, and Sharp responded with two free throws of his own, ending the first quarter with the Nets leading 26-24. In the second quarter, Towns, McBride, and Achiuwa combined for an 8-0 run, giving the Knicks…

Zhu Fangyu has yet to resolve the issue of securing a small foreign aid player as the second stage nears its end. As a result, Xu Jie has had to persist through gritted teeth. Despite his current wrist injury, he remains an indispensable figure on the team and continues to play. Zhu Ba recently made an offer to Russell, a small guard from the Turkish Super League, but it was rejected due to unresolved salary issues, leading to a breakdown in negotiations. With only three games left in the second stage, Guangdong is unlikely to secure a foreign aid player in the short term. However, being rejected by Russell may actually be a good thing for Guangdong. This Turkish small guard does not have a height advantage and his shooting ability is average, with a three-point shooting rate of only 30%. Last season, Guangdong brought in A Shui, who also lacked height but possessed long-range three-point skills, excellent organization, steals, and breakthrough abilities. Besides playing somewhat individually, there were no other significant problems. If he hadn't been signed by Shanghai, A Shui would indeed have been a good choice. Guangdong is currently looking for a small foreign aid player with strong scoring capabilities, and it would be even better if they played somewhat individually. A Shui joined Shanghai at the beginning of the season and is no longer eligible to play for other CBA teams this season. There is undoubtedly a significant gap between Russell and A Shui. Signing this small foreign aid would only add another subpar player to…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the Lakers won the game, but James and his former teammate Russell have completely broken up, with no communication after the game, and James also refused to shake hands and left directly. The Lakers narrowly defeated the Nets. Honestly, although they won the game, there's really nothing to boast about. After all, this is a team that was just beaten by the Clippers by 59 points, and it's a team that suffered a back-to-back crushing defeat at the hands of the Clippers, lacking both ability and stamina, basically giving everything away. And yet, the Lakers still played so hard, and the league arranged such a favorable schedule to help them, almost missing the opportunity, which is really embarrassing. And a post-game camera shot could also show that James was indeed dissatisfied with the team's performance in this game, and was very unhappy, which also revealed the relationship between him and Russell, which had completely broken up. Because facing this former teammate, James refused to greet him, and even did not want to shake hands to pay tribute, turning around and leaving. Generally, after winning a game, James would take the initiative to hug the opponent, but in this game, Russell missed the decisive three-pointer, and the Lakers narrowly escaped. After grabbing the rebound, James immediately walked away with the ball in his arms. Russell, who missed the shot, gritted his teeth and was very dissatisfied. James threw the ball into the air without even looking at Russell and walked past him directly. There was no…

In order to enhance the team's competitiveness and give James another chance to compete for a championship in the twilight of his career, the Lakers completed a trade in the middle of the season, sending Russell away in exchange for Finney-Smith to bolster their frontline strength. On this game day, the two teams that completed the trade, the Lakers and the Nets, faced each other directly. Russell returned to Los Angeles to lead the Nets against his former team, the Lakers. After the game started, the Lakers, led by James, once established an 11-point lead. Although Russell helped the Nets overtake in the second half, Reeves' hot hand allowed him to score the highest points in the game, and the Lakers eventually defeated the visiting Nets 102-101! 【Game Highlights】 The Nets, who are in the rebuilding phase, have the most important goal this season to aim for high draft picks while training young players with potential. However, all teams will pay the price for growth. In the previous away game against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Nets suffered a crushing defeat by 59 points. However, in this game, Anthony Davis, the core of the Lakers' interior, missed the game due to plantar fasciitis, greatly reducing the strength of the Purple Army. Russell, returning to his old stomping grounds, also saw the hope of a surprise away victory. 【Game Review】 Although Russell did not start in this game, he was still the best performing player on the Nets. After coming off the bench, he took on both scoring and organizing against…

Today, the Lakers played against the Nets at home, with Davis out due to injury. The Lakers' starting lineup was Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Hayes; the Nets' starting lineup was Simmons, Kion Johnson, Williams, Cloney, and Claxton. In the first quarter, both teams engaged in an offensive battle, with the score alternating. On the Nets' side, Simmons scored himself and continuously assisted his teammates to take the lead. After 15-10, Christie stood up, receiving a pass from James and scoring a three-pointer to tie the game, leading to a timeout. After the timeout, both teams struggled, with missed shots and turnovers. After 17-17, another timeout was called. Returning to the game, the Nets regained the lead, but James hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the first quarter with the Lakers leading 24-23 by one point. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, the Nets started with a 7-0 run. Vincent and LeBron scored to stop the bleeding, and after the Lakers tied the game, Russell hit a three-pointer! Clenect drew a three-point foul, and after Hayes' dunk, the score was 36-35 as they entered a timeout. After the timeout, Reeves scored five points in a row, prompting the Nets to call another timeout. Returning to the game, the Nets hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, while Reeves drew another three-point foul. Then, he and Hachimura continued to score, with Russell making a mid-range shot to stop the bleeding. At halftime, the Nets were awarded free throws, with the Lakers leading 51-45 by six points. In the third…

D'Angelo Russell is a player that Lakers fans should be very familiar with. Since he was drafted by the team during the Kobe era, and then returning to the Lakers for a second time, D'Angelo Russell has always been a player with a lot of topics. This season, due to the conflict between him and the Lakers, he was ultimately traded back to the Nets. After arriving at the Nets this time, D'Angelo Russell also dared to speak out. In the current program blog, D'Angelo Russell also talked about some things about his time with the Lakers. He said, "I really like Westbrook. I hope that in the future, Westbrook will be able to participate in my show, but that may have to wait until after his retirement. I look forward to him sharing some of his experiences when he was playing big ball. I want to hear what he has to say. He is one of the veterans in the league, and everyone speaks highly of him, everyone loves him." Here, D'Angelo Russell's remarks can be considered quite bold. Everyone knows about Westbrook's experience with the Lakers, which is similar to D'Angelo Russell's own experience with the Lakers, as they both played big ball next to James. They needed to become the so-called "ball-less point guard" that fans jokingly refer to, which made them both quite uncomfortable. Especially when the Lakers' record was not good, D'Angelo Russell and Westbrook were both players who had to take the blame. This naturally put a lot of pressure on the two players,…

The game between the Nets and the Trail Blazers was quite exciting, despite both teams being considered underperformers. The match featured many young players who played with great energy, making it very interesting to watch. Prior to this game, the Nets had suffered five consecutive losses. Russell, a guard who was traded from the Lakers to the Nets half a month ago, had been out due to an injury sustained during a game against the 76ers. He made his return today, but the Nets did not start him; instead, they had him lead the bench squad while Ben Simmons continued as the starting point guard. The biggest star of today's game was undoubtedly Henderson, the Blazers' guard. Henderson has been in poor form this year, averaging only 10.9 points per game. Many believe that if he continues like this, he will likely end up signing for the minimum wage after his rookie contract ends, unable to secure a substantial renewal deal. However, Henderson unexpectedly exploded today, without any warning. He shot 13 for 18 from the field, including 8 for 10 from three-point range and 5 for 8 from the free-throw line, scoring a career-high 39 points along with 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals, delivering a terrifying performance. Henderson's three-point shooting was particularly impressive, with an 80% accuracy rate. He scored 25 points in the first half alone, with an astonishingly high shooting percentage of 9 for 10. Despite Simmons being known for his top-tier skills except for shooting, and also for his strong defense, he could not…

On January 14, 2025, Beijing time, the Lakers hosted the Spurs at home. The Spurs were without Sohan, and this was the third meeting between the two teams this season. In the previous two meetings, the Lakers won both times when playing away, including a 18-point victory over the Spurs last time, so the industry believed that the Lakers would defeat the Spurs again. The Lakers led by 10 points at halftime, which looked promising. However, the Spurs completely defeated the Lakers in the second half, winning the third quarter by 11 points to level the score difference, and then beating the Lakers 37-13 in the fourth quarter to win by a 24-point advantage. The Lakers won by 18 points in their last away game against the Spurs, but lost by 24 points at home this time. What caused this? There are multiple reasons, one of which is crucial, even fatal. This reason is the departure of a Lakers player. This player performed outstandingly in the last game against the Spurs, being the key contributor to the Lakers' big win, and that player is Russell. In the last game against the Spurs, Russell came off the bench for nearly 26 minutes, shooting 7-for-11 (3-for-6 from three-point range) for 17 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists, and 1 steal with no turnovers, and a plus-minus of +19, the highest in the game. Russell was recently traded by the Lakers to the Nets (in exchange for Finney-Smith and Milton). After Russell's trade, some people said the Lakers would regret it because although Russell's…

Translation of the article content into English: In the league, there are only 11 remaining second overall picks. Among them, 3 have become superstars, and 1 is considered the most unfortunate. Kevin Durant: The second overall pick in 2007, playing for the Suns, has averaged 35.8 minutes per game this season in 13 games, contributing 25.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 53% and a three-point shooting percentage of 47%. D'Angelo Russell: The second overall pick in 2015, playing for the Lakers, has averaged 27.3 minutes per game this season in 23 games, scoring 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Brandon Ingram: The second overall pick in 2016, playing for the Pelicans, has averaged 33 minutes per game this season in 18 games, scoring 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. Lonzo Ball: The second overall pick in 2017, playing for the Bulls, has only played an average of 16.9 minutes off the bench in 8 games this season due to injury, averaging 4.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals. Marvin Bagley: The second overall pick in 2018, playing for the Wizards, has averaged 8.6 minutes per game this season in 16 games, scoring 4.9 points and 2.8 rebounds. Ja Morant: The second overall pick in 2019, playing for the Grizzlies, has averaged 28.1 minutes per game in 14 games since his return, scoring 21.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and 1.0 steal. James Wiseman: The second overall pick in 2020, playing for the Pacers, missed the entire season due…