When it comes to NBA's all-around players on the court, the names that undoubtedly come to mind for us fans are Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and LeBron James. All of them play in a ball-dominant style and are equally comprehensive in three technical statistics! Coincidentally, both James and Jokic have played 28 games this season, so let's compare the data they've achieved. Jokic 28 games 867 points 360 rebounds 267 assists 49 steals 16 blocks This season, the Denver Nuggets encountered some significant troubles at the beginning of the season, needing time to mesh their lineup and with many key players underperforming. This shouldn't be blamed on Westbrook, but the team did indeed rely more on Jokic at the time. The latter even averaged a triple-double for quite some time. Currently, the 29-year-old Jokic is still averaging nearly a triple-double and remains firmly at the top of the MVP rankings. In terms of shooting percentage, he has reached 56.3% + 48.9% + 79.4%‌ this season. Additionally, he averages 31.0 points per game, ranking third in the league, with rebounds and assists also ranking third. As a center, his 1.8 steals per game rank sixth in the league, which is truly impressive. James 28 games 657 points 220 rebounds 252 assists 23 steals 17 blocks LeBron James recently celebrated his 40th birthday, officially entering his forties. With age, James has indeed experienced a certain degree of decline in his offensive capabilities, averaging 25.7 points last season, but only 23.5 points this season, which is just above his rookie season.‌ In terms…

Incredible Russell Westbrook led the Nuggets to a decisive 139-120 victory over the Hawks at home. With a current record of 19 wins and 13 losses, it's clear that they're on track. Coach Malone continued to start Westbrook alongside Murray in the backcourt. The frontcourt featured Braun, Porter at the four, and Jokic at the five. Once Gordon returns, Porter will likely move back to the three, with Gordon at the four partnering with Jokic, and Braun probably coming off the bench. Westbrook is sure to keep his starting spot. Notably, when Westbrook starts this season, the Nuggets have a 9-2 record, compared to a 10-11 record when he comes off the bench. There's a stark difference between his performance as a starter versus a substitute, with the latter being less impressive and less efficient offensively. However, since moving into the starting lineup, Westbrook has transformed into a superstar, averaging 16+7+7 over the last nine games with a 57% shooting rate. This level of play is truly that of a superstar, and the Nuggets have developed great chemistry with Westbrook in the starting lineup. From the outset, the Nuggets took control, with Jokic drawing in the Hawks' defense and Westbrook focusing on defense and steals. Porter and Braun spread the floor, while Murray attacked one-on-one. The Nuggets' offense flowed smoothly, leading 40-33 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Hawks started to fight back, with Klayich, Hunter, and Okongwu contributing, and Trae Young igniting their offense to close the gap. But Jokic dominated both ends of the court,…

NBA Western Conference Latest Rankings: Rockets Create NBA Miracle, Nuggets Receive Big Gift, Suns in Peril Beijing Time January 2, 2025, Today there are 8 NBA games, involving the Nuggets, Rockets, Mavericks, Kings, Pelicans, and Jazz. After the games, the Western Conference rankings have changed.‌ The Rockets hosted the Mavericks at home, with the Mavericks missing Doncic and Marshall, and the Rockets missing Amon Thompson and Ison. In the first quarter, the Mavericks suppressed the Rockets and took a 6-point lead. In the second quarter, the Mavericks once led by 10 points, but then the Rockets launched a terrifying offensive to overtake the score. At halftime, the Rockets led by 9 points. In the third quarter, the Rockets expanded their advantage, leading by 14 points after three quarters. In the fourth quarter, the Rockets stabilized their advantage and eventually defeated the Mavericks by 11 points. Shen Jing made 9 of 16 shots for 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 steals, while Irving made 7 of 13 shots for 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. After the victory, the Rockets have a record of 22 wins and 11 losses, maintaining their third place in the West. This season, the Rockets have faced the Mavericks twice and won both times, faced the Clippers three times and won all three, faced the Grizzlies once and won, and also defeated the Thunder once. The Rockets' performance against strong Western Conference teams has been outstanding, and their growth rate this season can be called a miracle. After the…

End of 4-game winning streak! Jokic with 23+17, Trae Young 8/17 shooting, Westbrook delivers, Nuggets face reality On January 2nd, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus battle in the West, with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Atlanta Hawks. This is the second meeting between the two teams this season. In the previous match, the Nuggets defeated the Hawks by a margin of 30 points, showing a clear advantage. Obviously, the Nuggets are indeed inconsistent this season, capable of winning by a large margin but also losing to weak teams like the Wizards. They currently have a record of 18 wins and 13 losses, ranking fifth in the West. Moreover, according to head coach Malone, Gordon will miss the next few games due to an unresolved calf strain. The team's situation is indeed not optimistic.‌ However, after promoting Westbrook to the starting lineup, the results have been surprisingly good. The data shows that when Westbrook starts, the Nuggets have a record of 8 wins and 2 losses, while in games where Westbrook comes off the bench, the Nuggets have only 10 wins and 11 losses, a stark contrast. Additionally, in the past 8 games, Westbrook's average statistics have increased to 15+7+7+2 steals, with a high shooting percentage of 58.4%. As the American media STATMUSE puts it: Denver has found Westbrook's instruction manual!‌ Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest winning probability prediction for today's game, with the Nuggets' winning probability as high as 68.4%, while the Hawks' winning probability is only 31.6%.‌ Obviously,…

The Warriors suffered a crushing defeat at home to the Cavaliers, with a score of 95-113, causing their record to drop to 16 wins and 16 losses, slipping to 10th place in the standings. The Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games and remain atop the Eastern Conference. Stephen Curry struggled, scoring only 11 points, while Schroder also underperformed with 12 points. Trez contributed 16 points and 16 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 23 points, Garland had 25 points, and Allen added 12 points and 9 rebounds. The Cavaliers have been incredibly strong this season. Although there is still a long way to go in the season, I dare say they have virtually secured the Eastern Conference championship. To date, they have only lost four games and are likely to break the Warriors' previous record of 73 wins. In this game, the Warriors played averagely overall. The first half was closely contested, but in the second quarter, the Cavaliers pulled away. By the third quarter, they had extended their lead into double digits, and by the fourth quarter, the game entered garbage time as the Cavaliers easily secured the victory. The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 132-121 on the road, securing their second consecutive win. Jokic had an explosive performance with 36 points, 22 rebounds, and 11 assists. Wiz returned to his peak form, going 7-for-7 from the field to finish with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Porter scored 21 points, and Murray added 20 points and 10 assists. For the Jazz, Sexton had 22 points, Clarkson…

The NBA regular season continues with the game between the Nuggets and the Hawks. Before the game, almost all fans predicted that the Nuggets would easily win, given the disparity in strength between the two teams. As expected, after the game started, the Nuggets quickly took control of the court, dominating both offensively and defensively. Ultimately, after four quarters of play, the Nuggets easily defeated the Hawks 139-120. However, despite the Hawks' loss, Trae Young put on an impressive performance. In the entire game, Young played for 30 minutes, shooting 8 for 17, including 4 for 10 from three-point range and 10 for 12 from the free-throw line, scoring 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists. Whether it was personal offense or organizing the team, Young did everything he could, leaving the Nuggets with no solution. Some fans might ask, if Young performed so well, why did the Hawks still lose the game? The answer is quite simple: the Nuggets' Westbrook and Jokic were simply outstanding. I'm not sure how everyone evaluates these two players, but my evaluation is very straightforward: "Westbrook, still Megatron! 6 shots for 16+11 to become the team's offensive brain, Capela is beaten into a toy." This phrase couldn't be more fitting. First, let's talk about Jokic. In this game, Jokic played for 29 minutes, shooting 8 for 16 and making all 6 free throws, scoring 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists. On the court, Jokic was truly at ease, doing whatever he wanted. Offensively, against Capela's defense, Jokic could score however he wanted, whether…

On January 2, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 18-win and 13-loss Nuggets host the 18-win and 15-loss Hawks. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter, the Nuggets won by 30 points on the road, with Jokic scoring 48 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists. Today, the Hawks were determined to seek revenge. Could they do it? The Nuggets were without Gordon, starting with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. The Hawks were missing Johnson, starting with Trae Young, Daniels, Matthews, Huijia, and Capela. In the first quarter, Porter hit a three-pointer, which was answered by a three-pointer from Daniels. Murray made a mid-range shot and Jokic scored a 2+1, giving the Nuggets an 8-3 lead. Daniels and Trae Young tied the score, but Porter, Jokic, and Braun extended the lead to seven points. Trae Young made three free throws and Capela scored with a hook, reducing the gap to two points. Porter made a layup, but Huijia and Daniels responded, leveling the score. Jokic and Murray then extended the lead back to seven points. Krajicek, Huijia, and Okongwu scored for the Hawks, while Strasser, Pickert, and Watson responded for the Nuggets, maintaining a six-point lead. Hunter and Trae Young scored for the Hawks, but Murray, Jokic, and Pickert responded, ending the first quarter with the Nuggets leading 40-33. In the second quarter, Matthews scored a layup, reducing the gap to five points. Jordan and Watson extended the lead to nine points for the Nuggets. Okongwu, Hunter, and Rody…

The incredible Russell Westbrook has truly刷新ed people's perception this year. In the last game where the Nuggets defeated the Jazz, Westbrook went 7 for 7, scoring 16 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, and making 4 steals, with a plus-minus of +23 and no turnovers. This is the second time Westbrook has achieved such statistics, and currently, only Nikola Jokic can match him in the league, with both having done so twice. This is why the Nuggets' official account posted a photo of Westbrook and Jokic after the game, praising our triple-double brothers. Westbrook's triple-double record is most likely to be broken by Jokic, but isn't this also a good thing for Westbrook? Among all the teammates he has partnered with throughout his career, we won't say whose problem it is, but in terms of compatibility, Jokic is undoubtedly the best fit for Westbrook. Moreover, Jokic encountered Westbrook at his minimum salary, who is now more mature. Westbrook's character remains that of a young master, but his experiences during the low points of the past few years have allowed him to gradually find a playstyle more suitable for himself. At this stage of his career, Westbrook began to understand that clinging to past glory is meaningless; he needs to relearn. In the past few years, Westbrook has admitted that he cared too much about triple-double stats. Especially during his time with the Thunder, focusing on stats sometimes hindered the full display of his strengths. The current Westbrook has abandoned his past pride, treating himself as a rookie just…

Nikola Jokic stood on the training ground of the Denver arena, his gaze fixed on the distance. The core star of the Nuggets no longer wore the bright smile of a championship victory; instead, a deep concern etched across his face. As one of the top centers in the league, he demonstrated his worth with an average of 29.9 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game, yet he could not halt the team's continuous decline. In the locker room, an invisible rift was quietly growing. Jamal Murray sat in a corner, tidying up his gear, maintaining a distant relationship with his teammates. This season, his performance plummeted to an average of only 17.8 points, with a shooting percentage as low as 41%. The once-storming "Blue Arrow" in the playoffs now seemed lost in his own world. "This team's problems go beyond statistical fluctuations," admitted head coach Michael Malone at a post-game press conference. "We lack communication, trust, and even the most basic team cohesion is gradually dissipating." His words conveyed a profound sense of helplessness. As the coach who led the team to win the championship, he understood more than anyone the severity of the current predicament. Looking back over the past year and a half, the Nuggets' management decisions were like a butterfly effect, causing huge waves within the team. General Manager Calvin Booth first offered exorbitant contracts to Murray and Porter, then renewed Naji for $36 million despite him being benched. These decisions not only depleted the team's salary space but also gradually dismantled the once-smooth-running Nuggets…

The Warriors' defeat has left Coach Cole's face colder than the winter in the Bay Area. With a final score of 95:113, the Cavaliers emerged victorious while the Warriors set a disgraceful home court record - a 33% shooting percentage and a 24% three-point percentage, plunging them to new lows. Never before in the Cole era have the Warriors played with such dismal statistics at home. This once-dominant team now seems adrift, at the mercy of the tides. The Warriors' loss was not unexpected. Facing the league-leading Cavaliers, their performance was akin to a "disaster art exhibition." Curry shot 4 for 14 from the field, 3 for 11 from beyond the arc, scoring only 11 points. Such numbers are unacceptable for a two-time MVP. Green, on the other hand, had an "elite collapse," shooting 1 for 10 and scoring just 2 points. His performance raises doubts about whether this is still the passionate and defensive-minded Green we know. It seems as if the Warriors' key players have collectively fallen into a psychological rut, with their低迷的状态如影随形。 In contrast, the young Cavaliers team is full of vitality and resilience. Garland scored 25 points with 8 assists, Mitchell added 23 points, and Allen and Wade dominated the paint. The team's chemistry and execution are the keys to their success. Against the Warriors, they shot 46% from the field and 38% from three-point range. Most importantly, they did not falter in the clutch, demonstrating the demeanor of a strong team. The Warriors' problems extend beyond losing a single game; it appears that their entire…