On January 2, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw a match between the 21-11 Rockets and the 20-13 Mavericks. Both teams were on a two-game losing streak and were eager to bounce back. Who would win this battle? The Rockets' Thompson was suspended and Ison was out due to injury, with the starting lineup being VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Smith, and Shen Jing. On the Mavericks' side, Doncic was out due to injury and Marshall was suspended, with the starting lineup being Irving, Dinwiddie, Clay, Washington, and Lively. In the first quarter, Lively scored 4-0, followed by Jalen Green's layup and Clay's three-pointer, giving the Mavericks a 7-2 lead. VanVleet and Smith made free throws, while Washington and Clay continued to score, extending the Mavericks' lead to 10 points. Jalen Green, Smith, and Dillon narrowed the gap to 2 points. Gafford scored a layup, and Dillon scored 4 points in a row, leveling the game. Hardy and Kellebel scored, but Jalen Green, Shen Jing, and Dillon responded, allowing the Rockets to take a 1-point lead. Grammes, Hardy, and Powell scored 7-0 to regain a 6-point lead, ending the first quarter with the Mavericks leading 30-24. In the second quarter, Adams scored from the offensive rebound, maintaining a 4-point lead. Grammes continued to score, although Whitmore responded, the gap widened to 9 points. Holiday scored a layup, and Dinwiddie responded with a three-pointer, giving the Mavericks a 10-point lead. Shen Jing and Whitmore narrowed the gap to 2 points. Irving scored a layup, and Shen Jing, Whitmore, and Jalen…

Today, the Rockets hosted the Heat at home, with Ethan, Tate, Butler, and Deng Luo all sitting out. The Rockets' starting lineup was VanVleet, Green, Shen Jing, Smith, and Dillon; while the Heat's starting lineup was Rozier, Love, Herro, Adebayo, and Hayes. In the first quarter, Smith hit a 3+1, Jalen Green assisted VanVleet with a three-pointer, and he also drew a three-point foul, giving the Rockets a 12-4 lead. However, Adebayo scored consecutively, and Herro hit a three-pointer from outside, as the Heat responded with a 9-0 run to take the lead. After that, both sides exchanged scores, and after a tie at 18, they entered a timeout. Returning to the game, the Heat double-teamed the ball-handler, putting great pressure on the Rockets. Fortunately, Adams grabbed consecutive offensive rebounds, allowing Dillon to score 5 points in a row, helping the Rockets regain the lead and force a timeout from the Heat. After the timeout, the Rockets' offense stalled, and Rozier hit a buzzer-beating jumper, ending the first quarter with the Heat leading 31-27 by 4 points. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Shen Jing scored consecutively in the paint, and Armoni Brooks dunked and assisted White Mage to level the score. However, the Heat also made a 3+1, and Herro quickly stabilized the situation. The two teams were evenly matched, and after Adebayo returned, he helped the Heat slightly extend their lead to 6 points. Dillon hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and Shen Jing scored in the paint, but Jalen Green missed several shots after…

The final moments of the game between the Warriors and the Suns were incredibly exciting. With just 1 minute and 59 seconds left in the game, the score was tied at 101:101. This match was as important as a playoff game, with both teams entering the contest ranked 10th and 11th in the Western Conference. The Warriors, playing back-to-back games, had rested Curry and Green in their previous game to focus on this crucial positioning battle. A victory in this game was worth double for both sides. The Suns had possession, with Jones quickly bringing the ball up the court. Schroder stood in front of him to defend. Jones reached the left 45-degree three-point line, where Durant provided a screen. Jones used the screen to break towards the basket, with Green coming over to help defend. Jones lobbed the ball high into the air, aiming for Plumlee under the basket to attempt a dunk. Kuminga tried to intercept the ball mid-air to prevent Plumlee from scoring, but the referee blew the whistle, indicating a foul on Kuminga. Almost all the Warriors players simultaneously raised their fingers, hoping the coaching staff would challenge the call. Green, Curry, and Kuminga all requested that Kerr challenge the decision, and Kerr promptly requested a review. After careful replay examination, the referees upheld the original call, awarding Plumlee two free throws, which he made, restoring the Suns' two-point lead. It was then the Warriors' turn to attack. Schroder slowly brought the ball up the court, with Kuminga receiving it before quickly passing to Green at…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season continued, with the Houston Rockets hosting the Miami Heat. Surprisingly, the Rockets have suffered eight consecutive losses against the Heat, failing to defeat them in four consecutive seasons, which is currently the longest losing streak against any team in the league. It's worth noting that before this season, the Rockets had just ended a 15-game losing streak against the Warriors and a 9-game losing streak against the Pacers. Obviously, the current Rockets are quietly rising, despite controversies over the positioning of Jalen Green and Shen Jing. However, the emergence of new stars Ethan and Amen Thompson has brought many surprises to the team and raised their defense to a new level. However, the Rockets' weaknesses are still obvious, as the team lacks a superstar who can deliver the decisive blow in critical moments. As a result, ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps revealed that many people within the league believe Houston will be the top contender for the next major trade involving star players. Coincidentally, the Heat are currently embroiled in trade rumors about their star player Butler, according to reporter Shams, who reported that Butler has decided to leave the Heat. However, Miami officials still insist they will not trade Butler, which also reflects the locker room conflict issues within the Heat. Before the game, ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's match, with the Rockets having a high win probability of 74.6%, while the Heat's win probability was only 25.4%. Obviously, ESPN is very optimistic that…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Rockets lose to the Heat 104-110. In the final moments of the game, a large-scale conflict erupted on the court, with Amon and Herro engaging in a wrestling match. Rozier and Jalen Green also joined the fray, leading to a brawl between both teams. Ultimately, six players were ejected from the game due to this conflict. With 35.7 seconds remaining in the game, Amon and Herro were jostling for position during Rozier's sideline inbound pass. The argument escalated quickly into a physical altercation, with Amon tackling Herro to the ground. Rozier rushed onto the court and took down Amon, while Jalen Green joined the fight, creating a chaotic scene. Both teams' players and coaching staff surrounded them. After the fight was broken up, Amon and Herro continued to exchange insults, as did Green and Rozier. Udoka was ejected first for insulting the referee, followed by a Rockets assistant coach. After the conflict was resolved and while waiting for the ruling, Herro taunted the Rockets' bench with laughter and shouted, "Go home, guys, you lost, you've already lost." The referees reviewed multiple angles of the incident and decided to eject Herro, Rozier, Jalen Green, and Amon from the game. Including Rockets head coach Udoka and assistant coach Sullivan, a total of six people were ejected due to the conflict. Prior to the conflict, Rockets player VanVleet committed a five-second violation on an inbound pass and argued with the referee that he had called a timeout. During the exchange, he bumped…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a match between the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat at the Rockets' home court. The game was closely contested, with neither team able to pull away, as the Rockets struggled with their outside shooting and trailed by 3 points at halftime. However, Green had a sudden burst in the second half, taking control of the game for a while, but the Rockets collapsed again in the crucial moments, allowing a 17-2 run by the Heat, leading to a loss of composure among the players and a fierce altercation between Amen and Herro. Ultimately, the Rockets lost 100-104 to the Heat, suffering their second consecutive defeat due to a late-game collapse. The Rockets have not defeated the Heat in five seasons, but the players still wanted to win. They did not start the game strongly, with both teams engaged in a tug-of-war, the score remaining close, and the Rockets relying on Shen Jing to keep them in the game. In the second half, Green started scoring consistently, taking the lead at one point and maintaining it into the final quarter. However, the offense stalled again, and the Heat capitalized with a decisive 17-2 run, leaving the Rockets unable to recover and resulting in another defeat. In the previous game against the Timberwolves, the Rockets also collapsed in the last quarter, losing after a 15-2 run by Minnesota. This time, the Rockets initially held the lead, but their offense suddenly faltered, failing to score, while the Heat turned the game…

Green: Only two players in the NBA today don't need to prove themselves, Durant and Harden are not qualified! As we all know, "Chasing Dreams" Green is one of the most annoying players in the NBA today. He punches Gobel and kicks Adams on the court, using all kinds of dirty moves, and even doesn't spare his teammates. Off the court, Green's various shocking remarks have earned him a lot of attention. A sentence "We were already champions before you came" has made Durant defensive until now. It can be said that whether it is behavior or words, Green always makes people unpredictable. Not long ago, Green's remarks once again aroused heated discussions among fans. He said that there are only two players in the league who do not need to prove themselves, but Durant, Antetokounmpo, Harden and other superstars are not among them. So, let's take a look together. In Green's list, Curry is naturally at the forefront. As the number one "Curry fan" in the league, Green has always regarded Curry as his elder brother, following him both on the court and in the locker room. At the same time, as teammates who won four championships side by side, their friendship is beyond words. In fact, Curry's career achievements and influence are also among the best among current players. It should be noted that he is not only the founder of the Warriors dynasty, but also the leader of the small ball era. With four championships, one FMVP, two consecutive MVPs, and the historical three-point king, Curry with…

Green: Only two players in the NBA today don't need to prove themselves, Durant and Harden are not qualified! As we all know, "Dream Chaser" Green is one of the most annoying players in the NBA today. He punches Gobert and kicks Adams on the court, using all kinds of dirty moves, and even doesn't spare his teammates. Off the court, Green's various shocking remarks have earned him a lot of attention. A sentence like "We were already champions before you came" has made Durant defensive until now. It can be said that whether it's behavior or words, Green always manages to surprise people. Not long ago, Green's remarks once again sparked heated discussions among fans. He stated that there are only two players in the league who do not need to prove themselves, but superstars like Durant, Antetokounmpo, and Harden are not among them. So, let's take a look together. In Green's list, Curry is undoubtedly at the forefront. As the number one "Curry fan" in the league, Green has always regarded Curry as his big brother, following his lead both on the court and in the locker room. As teammates who won four championships side by side, their friendship goes without saying. In fact, Curry's career achievements and influence are also among the best among current players. He is not only the founder of the Warriors dynasty but also the leader of the small-ball era. With four championships, one FMVP, two consecutive MVPs, and the historical three-point king, Curry with such a resume no longer needs to prove…

The Houston Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111, with Jalen Green exploding for a super performance. He shot 12 of 21 from the field, including 6 of 11 from three-point range, scoring 30 points with 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus of +30. Over the past 11 games, Jalen Green's state has indeed been improving. His awakening game was against Philadelphia where he scored 41 points. After entering December, the Rockets faced several strong teams, and Green's performance was inconsistent, playing well in some games and poorly in others. Against the Kings, Green scored 28 points, but in two games against the Warriors, he only managed 14 and 12 points, followed by two games against the Thunder where he scored 9 and 12 points. However, surprisingly, against the Clippers, Jalen Green efficiently scored 31 points and 4 rebounds, followed by two games against the Pelicans where he scored 34 and 30 points. Over the past 11 games, Jalen Green averaged 22 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals, with a shooting percentage of 47.2%, a three-point percentage of 36%, and a true shooting percentage of an impressive 60.2%, with a cumulative plus-minus of +36. This means that when Jalen Green averages 22 points per game, the Rockets can improve their win rate even if his shooting percentage is not as high as 47%, but rather around 45% and 36%. The Rockets' defensive efficiency and average points allowed are among the top three in the league this year, but their offense is only average. This…

In the final play of the game, after Reeves made a layup to secure the victory, there was still one second left for the Warriors. In a high-level competition like this, a lot can happen in the last second. Not to mention that the opposing team, the Warriors, had a player named Curry, who had just scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and made eight three-pointers. It's not impossible for him to hit a 25-meter super long three-pointer. After Reeves' buzzer-beater, notice that all the Lakers were celebrating with raised hands, even Christie had both arms up, but James chose to refuse celebration. Instead, he took a big step forward and rushed in front of Curry to start interfering with his catch, determined not to let Curry easily shoot the ball. As Curry took two steps forward to shake off James, there was only 0.1 seconds left, and he was already out of time when he shot. Even if Curry had really made the super long three-pointer, it would have been too late. At this point, the game was over, and James finally walked to the sidelines, tightly touching Reeves' head to encourage him and celebrate with his teammates. This scene shows how excellent and determined to win James is. While his teammates were celebrating, James' first thought was not to celebrate, but to defend and hold onto the ball. He also fully defended in the last second before the game ended. From a different baseline angle, it's clearer that after Reeves made the layup, Draymond Green wanted to…