In the NBA arena, Russell Westbrook has always been known for his powerful and dominant playing style. From his early days in the league, his lightning-fast breaks and passionate dunks were like surging tides, repeatedly attacking the opponent's defense and igniting the fans' enthusiasm. In those years, he often relied on his own strength to tear through the opponent's defense, single-handedly breaking into the paint, and scoring in the crowded restricted area, as if nothing could stop him. Westbrook is also the astonishing "triple-double machine," seemingly omnipresent on the court. He could compete for rebounds under the basket with the big men inside, and complete steals with lightning speed, initiate fast breaks, and then deliver precise assists to his teammates, helping them score easily. He defines the concept of an all-around player with his skills, repeatedly setting triple-double records and becoming a unique landscape in the league. However, this season, fans were surprised to find that this star, who has always had a tough and unique style, has quietly changed his approach! The once "ball-dominant" Westbrook now does more to set up his teammates on the court, willing to create opportunities for them, reducing his ball-handling solo play and increasing his off-ball movement and catch-and-shoot attempts. Such a significant change is like a cheetah suddenly retracting its claws and instead using its agility to cooperate with teammates in hunting, how can it not be surprising and curious? This change quickly sparked a wave of heated discussions among fans and the media, with everyone asking: What prompted Westbrook to make such…

In Los Angeles, the Clippers' recent situation has been ever-changing. Despite suffering a crushing defeat in their last game against the Nuggets, they have not stopped seeking reinforcement. With the upcoming home game against the Hornets, the Clippers' management has clearly set its sights on potential trade targets. As the wildfires in the Los Angeles area affect the schedule, there is a risk of postponement for the Clippers' home games. In fact, the Lakers vs. Hornets game has already been postponed due to the wildfires, casting uncertainty over the prospects of seven out of the Clippers' next eight home games. However, despite the unfavorable external conditions, the Clippers are still striving to enhance their competitiveness. Currently, the Clippers have a deep lineup at the guard and forward positions, but the center position is stretched thin. Zubac is the team's starting center, but there are only two players on the bench, Bamba and Kajones, with the former being benched and the latter struggling to shoulder the responsibility. In this situation, the Clippers' management has set its sights on the Hornets' backup center Richards. Richards, the big man from Jamaica, stands at 213 cm tall and weighs 111 kg. With his outstanding physical talent and technical skills, he has become an ideal target for the Clippers. This season, he has contributed an average of 9.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game in 21.1 minutes of playing time, with a shooting percentage of 56.7%. Such performance makes him a valuable backup center, and more notably, his salary is only…

Russell Westbrook Reborn! Thanks to Jokic for Calling Him Out, Post-game Remarks Expose James' Shame January 11, Beijing time, Russell Westbrook is really amazing. He has been reborn since joining the Nuggets and expressed his gratitude to Jokic for calling him out, making James feel ashamed with his post-game remarks.‌ Westbrook and Jokic, along with the Nuggets, are a perfect match. In the game against the Nets, they both achieved super triple-doubles once again. Westbrook scored 25 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists, while Jokic had 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists. This is incredible, especially considering that in just one season, they have already accomplished the feat of a triple-double in two games. Who would have believed it? It can only be said that they are truly a match made in heaven. After this victory, take a look at the Nuggets' record, which has climbed all the way to fourth in the West, and they are widening the gap with the teams behind them. Westbrook's arrival has not affected the Nuggets' performance at all. Before Westbrook came, many people questioned Jokic, saying that you are trying to increase the difficulty for yourself, calling it a "taste of the turtle competition" to see what it feels like when the turtle arrives? Now, the Nuggets have indeed tasted it, and there are no problems. Westbrook, who earns 3 million a year, is playing at a level worth 30 million. Even if you were to give him 30 million, it doesn't necessarily mean he could score over 25…

On January 11th, Beijing time, three pieces of news about the Los Angeles Clippers have emerged. Let's take a look. Kawhi Leonard Returns Successfully Recently, due to the wildfires in Southern California, countless buildings have been destroyed and hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate, including the family of Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. The day before yesterday, according to Chris Haynes, Leonard took leave from the Clippers to accompany his family who were evacuated due to the wildfires and missed the last game against the Denver Nuggets. Yesterday, according to TMZ, Leonard's family was unharmed, and even more fortunately, his $17 million mansion located in the worst-hit area of the wildfires remained intact. Today, according to multiple Clippers reporters, Leonard has returned to the team and participated in full training. He has also been removed from the injury list and can participate in future games. For the Clippers, Leonard's timely return is undoubtedly an uplifting message. On one hand, the Clippers have had a poor record recently, losing four out of their last five games, and they need their core player Leonard to stabilize morale; on the other hand, Leonard just returned from a knee injury not long ago and needs to quickly regain his form through competitive play. The Clippers' next four opponents include three teams at the bottom of the league standings, providing Leonard with a good opportunity to find confidence and a sense of presence on both offense and defense. A 3-for-1 Trade Proposal Emerges In the last game where the Clippers lost 103:126…

The regular season schedule is nearing its halfway point, and many big-name teams are not performing up to expectations. Two typical examples in the West are the Warriors and the Suns. Durant of the Suns is working hard, Booker is struggling, and Beal has become unpopular. The three giants' positions conflict with each other, and they end up with nothing after standing alone. Curry, with his league-leading salary of $55.76 million, has seen a significant decline in his team's dominance. In the games he played, the Warriors had a record of only 14 wins and 16 losses, and many of these losses were due to Curry's turnovers or blind shooting attempts. Curry relies heavily on the system, but Kerr has yet to find a perfect rotation, causing the Warriors to plummet. Including the 76ers, Embiid plays intermittently, and George has regressed into a blue-collar role, disappointing fans with their performance. Many teams have spent a lot of money without achieving the expected results. This mainly depends on whether the high-salaried stars can contribute energy. There is such an awkward team in the West that started the season with a record of 21 wins and 15 losses, barely ranking fourth, but the entire team is seething with undercurrents. They are the Nuggets. As the core of the team, Jokic averaged 31.5 points (first in the league) + 13 rebounds (third in the league) + 9.7 assists (second in the league) + 1.7 steals (sixth in the league) + a 47.3% three-point shooting percentage (first in the league) this season, doing everything…

Translation: Pay attention to the dejected group below. They are the defending champions, representatives of top-tier combat power in the East. However, they were just completely overwhelmed and defeated by a team that was almost falling apart. This might be the toughest match for the Celtics so far. The one who brought them such a nightmare is called Sabonis. Both teams are three-point shooting powerhouses, with over 50 attempts in the first half alone. When the Celtics' three-point shots weren't falling, they were helpless. Meanwhile, the Kings were dominated on the boards by Sabonis. In the entire game, he scored 23 points while grabbing 28 rebounds, breaking a 40-year team record. Among these 28 rebounds, there were 8 offensive rebounds, equaling the total of the entire Celtics team... The Kings perfectly utilized Sabonis' mismatch advantage. If Embiid could play like Sabonis, coupled with the Cavaliers' twin towers, the Celtics would definitely not feel comfortable in the East. When the Kings suddenly fired Brown, people were worried that the team would fall into internal strife and disintegrate. However, the actual situation far exceeded the expectations of the fans. The new coach has a record of 6 wins and 1 loss since taking over, a remarkable improvement. This can only mean that it might really be a problem with Brown's abilities. Rumors of a conflict between Brown and Fox being forced out are groundless. The two of them had dinner together just a few days ago. The Kings' comeback illustrates an issue: good team chemistry is more important than blindly stacking talent.…

On January 11, 2025, Beijing time, there were 7 NBA games today, involving the Warriors, Nuggets, Thunder, Kings, and Pelicans. After the games, the Western Conference standings saw some changes. The Thunder played away against the Knicks, with the Thunder missing Chet and Caruso, while the Knicks were without Miro. The Thunder suffered a greater loss in combat power, and it was expected that the game would be closely contested. However, the Thunder overwhelmed the Knicks, winning the first quarter by 14 points and the second quarter by 13 points. At halftime, they led by 27 points. In the second half, the Thunder maintained their advantage, keeping a large lead throughout the game, ultimately defeating the Knicks by 25 points. Alexander scored 39 points with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals on 15 of 21 shooting. Isaiah Joe scored 31 points with 1 rebound and 2 assists on 11 of 16 shooting (8 of 11 from three-point range). Towns scored 23 points with 10 rebounds on 9 of 16 shooting, and Brunson scored 27 points with 1 rebound and 5 assists on 7 of 15 shooting. After the victory, the Thunder have a stable lead in the Western Conference with a record of 31 wins and 6 losses. They are ahead of the second-placed Rockets by 6 games, holding a significant advantage. The Kings played away against the Celtics, with Fox absent for the Kings, while the Celtics had all their main players present. On paper, the Kings were not considered strong opponents for the Celtics. However, the game…

He is the NBA superstar who loves basketball the least. He went to the United States just to end his long-distance relationship with his girlfriend. Playing in the NBA was just a side thing. Unexpectedly, he turned from an underdog second-round pick into a three-time regular season MVP winner, leading his team to win the championship and earning the Finals MVP. So far in his NBA career, he has earned $250 million, bought a mansion, married his girlfriend, and now has two children, living a sweet life as a family of four. This player who has achieved both love and career success is Nikola Jokic. Born on February 19, 1995, in Sombor, a small city in the northwest of Serbia, Jokic's parents were not professional athletes, nor were any of their ancestors. However, both his father and mother are tall, giving birth to three sons who are also tall. Jokic's older brother is 2 meters 10 centimeters tall, his second brother is 1 meter 98 centimeters tall, and Jokic himself stands at 2 meters 11 centimeters. Jokic's two older brothers are two years apart in age, but Jokic is more than ten years younger than them. When he was still a primary school student, his two older brothers had already been recruited into the youth team due to their outstanding height, and he was also influenced by his brothers to fall in love with the sport of basketball. However, he initially only regarded basketball as a hobby and never thought about playing professionally. His favorite sport is horse racing, which…

The Nuggets defeated the Clippers 126-103 in a back-to-back game, securing their position as fourth in the Western Conference. This victory was achieved even without Jokic, and Westbrook has truly proven himself this year. In just 29 minutes on the court, he scored 19 points with 6 rebounds and 8 assists, boasting an impressive +18 plus-minus rating. Since Malone promoted Westbrook to the starting lineup, he has seized the opportunity. If Murray hadn't been injured, Westbrook would have been in a sixth man role, tasked with leading the Nuggets' weak bench. Murray's injury provided Westbrook with a chance to showcase his skills, and his performance as a starter has indeed been strong. After Murray's return, the Nuggets did not adjust their starting lineup, keeping both Murray and Westbrook in the backcourt. The fact remains that Murray is a natural scorer, and his playing style does not conflict with Westbrook's. Additionally, Westbrook's remarkable defensive capabilities this season have been evident, with Nuggets reporters noting that he has limited opposing players' three-point shooting percentage to a mere 29.4%, ranking him among the league's top defenders. Despite criticism of Westbrook's defense and claims that his statistics don't translate into wins, he has delivered a starting performance that defies his detractors, along with an impressive win rate. When Westbrook starts, the Nuggets have a record of 11 wins and 4 losses. On average, he contributes 14.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 2.1 steals per game, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive and defensive game. His shooting accuracy stands at an impressive 53.5%, with a true…

The lights in the Nuggets' general manager's office were still on late into the night. Calvin Booth sat in his leather chair, with the monitor in front of him flashing recent team analytics reports. He reviewed Murray's season stats for the third time: an average of 17.8 points per game, a shooting percentage of only 41.2%, and a three-point shooting percentage that had dropped to 34.5%. This data sheet made the experienced general manager frown. "We need change," Booth murmured to himself. On the big screen at Ball Arena, a highlight reel of Murray's season was playing on loop, but those images seemed to come from another time and space. Since the start of the new season, the guard wearing the No. 27 jersey has frequently been in a slump, with once astonishing crossovers and fadeaway jump shots now often missing the basket. Sources revealed that the Nuggets management has launched a groundbreaking plan - they are in deep contact with the Suns, attempting to trade Murray, Porter Jr., and a first-round draft pick for Kevin Durant and Allen. Once this news broke, it immediately caused a sensation within the league. Imagine the "Grim Reaper" Durant, standing at 2.08 meters tall, donning the Nuggets' dark blue jersey and launching an offensive with Jokic in the same frontcourt area. Jokic's signature "Yao-style pass" combined with Durant's one-on-one moves would be enough to break any defensive system. The data shows that Durant averaged 31.2 points per game this season, with a shooting percentage as high as 52.3%, which is rare even among…