The Nuggets defeated Philadelphia 144-109, with a current record of 27 wins and 16 losses. The Nuggets are fourth in the West, but only one win behind the third-place Grizzlies. They are also only 1.5 wins behind the second-place Rockets. It is very likely that the Nuggets will overtake them for second place, although surpassing the Thunder is unrealistic. There isn't much to say about this game; it was initially expected that Embiid would return to play against the Nuggets, but he didn't dare to participate as long as it was a Denver game. Currently, Embiid has won more matchups against Jokic, but most of these victories were at home in Philadelphia. After the game, Sean Keeler from the Denver Post wrote that Embiid and Jokic can no longer be compared. Now, the real competition is between Jokic and Wembanyama. Since Embiid cannot even play, he is not worthy of being compared to his teacher. In 2023, Embiid relied on Harden's help to win the MVP because there was fatigue with Jokic's consecutive MVPs. At that time, Jokic had won two consecutive MVPs, and it was indeed difficult to achieve a third. Adding to that, Embiid only managed to win with a 68-game attendance rate. However, the gap between these two centers from the East and West has been growing ever since. When Jokic hadn't won a championship, Embiid once said during his MVP season that Jokic hadn't won a championship either, so he felt no pressure. But then Jokic easily won the championship in 2023, while Embiid fell in…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a match between the Western Conference powerhouse Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Nuggets' home court. Prior to this game, the Nuggets had a record of 26 wins and 16 losses, ranking fourth in the West, leading the fifth-place Clippers by two games. The 76ers, on the other hand, had a record of 15 wins and 26 losses, ranking eleventh in the East, and had already suffered six consecutive losses, causing morale to plummet within the team. Starting with the 76ers, although they have a formidable trio of Embiid, George, and Maxi on paper this season, Embiid has become plagued by injuries, from knee issues to sinus fractures, ankle sprains to recurring knee inflammations. He has only managed to play 13 games this season. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Embiid has missed the matchup against Jokic in Denver! Additionally, according to reports, Embiid is expected to be out for at least another week before being re-evaluated. Embiid's decline due to injuries has been a direct downward spiral, while George has become an unspoken pain for the 76ers' management. Despite a four-year, $212 million contract, George has averaged just 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists this season, with his offensive stats ranking among the lowest in the league. Not only are Philadelphia media and fans disappointed with George's performance, but even his teammates share this sentiment. However, this is only the first year of George's supermax contract, and according to salary experts, his trade value…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, with the Nuggets defeating the 76ers 144-109 and the Lakers easily beating the Wizards 111-88, let's take a look at the latest changes in the Western Conference standings! The latest standings in the West The Nuggets had an easy game against the 76ers at home, with Embiid continuing to miss due to injury. In the first half, both teams engaged in an offensive battle, with both scoring over 40 points in the second quarter. At halftime, the Nuggets maintained a lead of 77-67; in the third quarter, the Nuggets continued to have multiple players contribute, with Jokic achieving another triple-double with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in just three quarters. By the fourth quarter, the game had already entered garbage time early, and the Nuggets eventually won a big victory over the 76ers with a score of 144-109, securing their third consecutive win. With a record of 27 wins and 16 losses, they continue to rank fourth in the West, only one game behind the third-place Grizzlies. The Nuggets remain firmly in fourth place Jokic shot 10 for 15, easily scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his fourth consecutive triple-double and 19th of the season; Struthers shot 8 for 14 with 5 three-pointers, contributing 23 points, setting a new season high; Braun shot 8 for 11, contributing 20 points; Westbrook shot 4 for 5, scoring 11 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 5 turnovers; Porter Jr. scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. The 76ers suffered their seventh consecutive loss, trailing…

The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 144-109 at home, with Embiid not playing. Denver fans chanted throughout the game, "Where are you, Embiid?" It can be said that Embiid is constantly being humiliated now. In the past few seasons, Embiid only dared to strike hard in Philadelphia but not in Denver. The topic of who is better between Embiid and Jokic has now been completely settled. The gap between Embiid and Jokic is simply too big, and the recent Nuggets have a championship look. In the past 12 victories, the Nuggets have won by at least 10 points against their opponents. Gordon returned from injury and took the initiative to play off the bench, with the Nuggets still relying on Westbrook and Murray in the backcourt, Braun on the wing, Porter and Jokic at the 4-5 positions. After the game, Malone said that Gordon took the initiative to volunteer for the bench because he was afraid of disrupting the Nuggets' chemistry. This is indeed the case, as the Nuggets' record is fourth in the West, one game behind third-place Grizzlies, and 1.5 games behind second-place Rockets. Compared to the Thunder, who are 8.5 games behind, the Nuggets are now aiming to maintain fourth place and compete for second. Moreover, Jokic has a chance to win the MVP again this year, and Alexander is not necessarily stable. Because Jokic really brought out the best in Westbrook, he is currently the only player in the league who can have good chemistry with Westbrook. And Westbrook and Jokic can truly achieve 1+1 greater than…

NBA All-Star Game Voting Results Announced: Stars Shine, Fans Celebrate Hey, basketball fans! Did you know that there's a super dazzling event in the world of basketball called the NBA All-Star Game? It's not just any game; it's like a grand party in the basketball world, gathering all the top players from the league, with eyes from fans around the globe fixed on it. On January 17th, Beijing time, the much-anticipated third phase of the All-Star Game fan voting results were released, instantly injecting a shot of adrenaline into the fans, causing their enthusiasm to skyrocket. Let's start with the vote king, Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, who is incredibly impressive. He seems to be on a whole other level, shining like a super bright star in the voting, almost blinding others with his brilliance. Can you imagine? He is the only player to receive over 3 million votes, with an astonishing total of 3,489,956 votes. On the court, he's like an unstoppable basketball machine. His physique is so robust that it feels like a wall, combined with his superb athletic ability, making him a dominant force in both offense and defense. When he breaks through for a layup, it's like a gust of wind, quickly rushing to the basket and scoring. During inside play, opponents are pushed around by him. His games are filled with magic, making Bucks' matches particularly exciting, driving fans wild with support. Looking at the West, Nikola Jokic from the Denver Nuggets is also outstanding. With 2,924,436 votes, he stands out among the Western…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered their seventh consecutive loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The 76ers were suppressed by the Nuggets from the start of the game, with the score difference widening to over 20 points by the end of the third quarter, and the fourth quarter quickly turned into garbage time. Without Embiid, they have lost 8 out of 9 games. Currently, the Philadelphia 76ers have five players on the injury list: Martin, Lowry, Embiid, Little Martin, and McCain. Embiid's injury report on January 17th showed that he needed another 7-10 days of rest, and his swollen knee would be re-examined after 7-10 days. Due to this away game, Embiid continued to miss playing against the Nuggets. His last appearance in Denver was back in 2019, nearly 2000 days without playing a game at the Nuggets' home court. The last time Embiid played here, Harden was still with the Rockets. However, in Embiid's last three games against the Nuggets, he averaged 40.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. Philadelphia fans defended him, believing that it was unnecessary for Nuggets fans to mock Embiid. Despite this, Nuggets fans printed missing person flyers to mock the Emperor. Without Embiid, the 76ers were already trailing by 10 points at halftime. Jokic easily scored 18 points with 6 out of 9 shots, adding 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. It felt like Jokic hadn't even broken a sweat. Porter Jr. had 11 points, Braun had 12 points, and Strus had…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Nuggets defeated the 76ers at home, achieving a three-game winning streak. Facing the 76ers without Embiid, Jokic made an all-round performance with 11 points and 4 assists in the first quarter, helping the team score 35 points in a single quarter and establish an 8-point lead. In the second quarter, both sides scored a total of 82 points, and the Nuggets expanded their lead to 10 points. At the beginning of the third quarter, the Nuggets quickly scored 27-17, expanding their lead to 20 points. It should be noted that the Nuggets scored over 100 points in just two and a half quarters. Although the 76ers tried to catch up later, the Nuggets did not give them any chance and easily won at home. Jokic once again achieved a triple-double today. In the entire game, Jokic played for 30 minutes, shooting 10 of 15, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc and 5 of 5 from the free throw line, totaling 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. This is Jokic's 19th triple-double this season, and he has also achieved a triple-double in four consecutive games, continuing to rank first in the league. At the same time, this is also Jokic's 149th career triple-double, continuing to rank third in NBA history, only behind his teammate Westbrook and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson. It should be noted that Jokic's career triple-double ratio reached 20.8%, ranking first in NBA history! Westbrook continued to start today, playing…

In an NBA regular season game, the Denver Nuggets faced a shocking defeat against the Washington Wizards, who were at the bottom of the league standings, with a final score of 113-122. This unexpected loss was surprising to many. Despite Nikola Jokic's outstanding performance, scoring an impressive 56 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists, he was unable to lead the Nuggets to a comeback victory. This game will undoubtedly be remembered as a night of frustration and disappointment for Jokic, despite his individual achievements reaching historical levels. The team's loss dealt him a significant blow. As we witnessed, Jokic not only achieved a career-high in points but also set several records. However, he could only leave the court with a look of dejection on his face. It is worth noting that the Wizards were in the midst of a 16-game losing streak, while the Nuggets, as reigning champions, were in excellent form recently. They should not have lost to such an opponent under normal circumstances. However, the outcome of the game is often more complex than we anticipate. Jokic's single-game tally of 56 points broke his personal scoring record, making him the second-highest-scoring player in a single game in Nuggets history, just behind David Thompson. Looking back at the game, the Nuggets did not start well. In the first quarter, although Jokic unleashed his offensive prowess with 7 shots made out of 11 attempts, scoring 11 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, the team still trailed by 7 points. At the end of the first…

On January 20th at 7 a.m. Beijing time, the Denver Nuggets faced off against their nemesis, the Orlando Magic, in an away game. Last season, the Magic completed a double-kill over the Nuggets, sweeping them in the season series! This season, the Orlando Magic has been hit by a severe injury wave. Even though their star player, Paolo Banchero, has recovered from his injury, key players such as Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony, and Markelle Fultz are still on the injury list, significantly weakening the team's fighting power. This has directly led to the Magic falling from fourth place in the Eastern Conference to seventh. Facing a weakened Magic lineup, the Nuggets have a rare opportunity for revenge! According to statistics, Jamal Murray averaged 18.7 points in the first 20 games of the season, but in his last 15 games, he has been averaging 22 points with a three-point shooting percentage of 43.4%. With Jamal Murray regaining his form and Russell Westbrook fitting perfectly into the starting lineup, the Nuggets are developing in a positive and healthy direction. The Nuggets' starting lineup for this game includes Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, Bruce Brown, Michael Porter Jr., and Jamal Murray. The Magic's starting lineup consists of Markelle Fultz, Paolo Banchero, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., and Franz Wagner. The game began with the Magic taking an early lead, 8-3, forcing a timeout from the Nuggets! Jokic hit a mid-range shot, Okeke responded with a layup, Carter Jr. nailed a three-pointer, Brown finished a fast-break dunk, Banchero scored two points with a…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season is still in full swing. On this day, the Rockets traveled to play away, eventually defeating the Nuggets with a score of 128 to 108. The Warriors also performed well, defeating the Timberwolves with a score of 116 to 115, their winning rate once again rose to fifty percent, successfully entering the top 10 in the Western Conference. Rockets - Nuggets In the first quarter, the Rockets took the lead as guests, starting with a small climax of 13-8. Then, the Rockets continued to suppress the Nuggets, with a maximum lead of 8 points. By the end of the quarter, the Rockets led the Nuggets by 5 points with a score of 28-23. In the second quarter, the Nuggets had problems on both offense and defense, and the Rockets took the opportunity to widen the gap to double digits. Jokic's absence had a significant impact on the Nuggets, and the gap was heading towards 20 points. Fortunately, Jalen Green hit a three-pointer to catch up, at which point the Rockets led the Nuggets 66-44 by 22 points, and their state was simply on fire. In this quarter, the Rockets scored 41-25, ending the half with the Rockets leading the Nuggets 69-48 by 21 points. In this game, Jalen Green of the Rockets made 5 out of 8 shots in two quarters, scoring 18 points, while Murray of the Nuggets scored 13 points in the first half, and Westbrook got 12 points. In the third quarter, the Nuggets once narrowed the gap…