In the NBA, where stars shine brightly, some are born to be the main characters, like our "chosen one" LeBron James, who remains firmly seated on the throne of "greatness" despite narrowly missing out on championships multiple times. But today, we're talking about someone who isn't a natural-born protagonist with a halo, but rather a "motivational brother" who has gone through many ups and downs and ultimately achieved a phoenix-like rebirth—Westbrook! Back in the day, Westbrook, along with Durant and Harden, were known as the "three young talents" of the Thunder, making it all the way to the finals together. Although they didn't end up lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy, their youthful storm shook the league. Westbrook, in particular, gained a large fan base with his "triple-double miracle." Even without a championship title, Westbrook's status among fans remained solid, and his induction into the Hall of Fame seemed just a matter of time. Who would have thought that this former "son of Thunder" would go through so many twists and turns? After leaving the Thunder, Westbrook became a wandering wanderer, moving from Houston to Washington, then to the Lakers and Clippers, gradually transitioning from a team core to a supporting role. During his time with the Lakers, Westbrook even accepted a bench role, but despite this, he couldn't escape the fate of being traded, eventually continuing his dream with a minimum contract. However, Westbrook is a person with an indomitable spirit. This offseason, he joined the Nuggets, signing a two-year, $6.8 million contract—a golden opportunity to save his career! At…

In the Western Conference this season, the competition for rankings is very fierce. Besides the Thunder's record of 29 wins and 5 losses, which leads by a wide margin, teams like the Rockets, Grizzlies, Nuggets, and Lakers have similar records and win rates, with minimal differences. The Rockets and Grizzlies are neck and neck without any win difference, ranking second and third in the West respectively. The Nuggets and Lakers also have identical records, making the battle for position extremely competitive. In their last 10 games, the Nuggets have a record of 7 wins and 3 losses, steadily improving their win rate. Jokic has recently been scoring over 40 points per game, demonstrating his strong offensive power. Westbrook has also been performing exceptionally well, both offensively and defensively. With a record of 10 wins and 3 losses, they are third in the league! Everyone thought he was old, but he still has the power to fight. This season, Jokic has consistently topped the MVP list, even though Alexander from the Thunder has been playing outstandingly, Jokic remains at the top. Jokic is averaging 31.5 points + 13.0 rebounds + 9.7 assists + 1.7 steals + 0.6 blocks this season, with points, rebounds, and assists all ranking in the top three in the league. Jokic's three-point shooting percentage is 47.3%, the highest in the league. Jokic has already recorded 14 triple-doubles this season, the most in the league. According to NBA reporters, when Jokic and Westbrook are on the court together, the Nuggets' offensive efficiency reaches an impressive 127.8. Westbrook, after…

As the NBA regular season continues to progress on January 5, 2025, the changes in the Western Conference standings have become increasingly noteworthy. The Nuggets managed to reverse the Spurs with a score of 122-111 in overtime, while the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 121-113 at home. These two games not only brought intense competition to the fans but also caused dramatic changes in the Western Conference landscape. The game between the Nuggets and the Spurs was destined to be a tough battle. Despite the Nuggets' upset in the previous match, where Jokic failed to lead the team to a comeback in the final moments, today's game saw the Nuggets quickly adjust their state, especially with Jokic's heroic performance. In the first quarter, Jokic quickly entered the game, scoring 14 points in a single quarter to lead the Nuggets to keep up with the score. Although the Spurs suddenly increased their efforts in the third quarter, with Wenyamama leading the team to a 37-27 single-quarter result, instantly widening the point difference to double digits, the Nuggets did not give up easily. In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets relied on a 12-4 offensive climax to reduce the score to just 3 points, entering a white-hot stage of the game. At a critical moment, Porter hit an important three-pointer, helping the Nuggets tie the score at 104-104. The subsequent game was full of suspense, with Watson making one of two free throws to help the Nuggets level the score. Although Jokic's last-second shot missed, the game went into overtime. In overtime, the Nuggets…

This game, the Nuggets really played a bit risky! They were supposed to conquer the Pelicans, but they almost got dragged down by the Pelicans. If it weren't for the overtime at the end, they would have become a laughingstock. This game really made people sweat, especially the two big cores of the Pelicans, CJ McCollum and Murray, which made people feel a little confused. You say, these two people with big contracts, but brought such an inefficient performance to the team, don't they feel ashamed? The game started, and the Nuggets failed to play their advantage, but the Pelicans gave them a lesson. The Pelicans played very hard, especially McCollum, whose 21 shots and 8 hits looked a bit annoying. He made 4 of 10 three-pointers, with a hit rate of 40%, but his overall hit rate was only 38%. Honestly, such a state could not lead the team at all. Murray is also similar, shooting 7 of 24 for 17 points and 15 assists, but the most embarrassing thing is that he missed all six three-pointers, with a three-point hit rate of 0%. The low-efficiency performance of these two cores not only slowed down the offensive rhythm but also messed up the entire team's offense. You say, with such a performance, can you believe that they receive millions of dollars in salary every year? Some netizens also said on the Internet: These two people from the Pelicans really lost the definition of the core, playing so inefficiently, yet dare to take such high salaries. This is simply a…

In the fierce competition of the NBA regular season, the Spurs faced off against the Nuggets on January 5th in another thrilling matchup. This back-to-back game was filled with drama, and although the Spurs ultimately failed to hold onto victory, their fighting spirit and strength displayed during the match are still worth our attention. I. Game Review ‌(a) First Quarter: Intense Attack and Defense, Both Sides Locked in a Close Battle From the start of the game, both teams quickly entered the state and engaged in an intense battle. Murray led with a layup to score first for the Nuggets, but Barnes responded immediately with a three-pointer. Subsequently, Wenban Yama showed his dominance in the paint, successfully completing a 2+1 play, followed by Barnes completing an impressive dunk, leading the Spurs to an 8-0 run that ignited the enthusiasm of the home fans. However, the Nuggets did not panic, as Jokic and Braun continuously attacked the paint, quickly responding with an 8-0 run to level the score. Afterwards, both sides exchanged blows, with Vassell scoring a layup, Jokic grabbing 5 points, and Westbrook also successfully scoring a layup. At a critical moment, Shangpani stepped up, hitting two consecutive three-pointers to showcase his excellent shooting. But Westbrook and Collins got into a verbal altercation on the court and were both called for technical fouls by the referee. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led the Spurs 30-27 temporarily, with Jokic scoring 14 points in the quarter, an outstanding performance. ‌(b) Second Quarter: Score Remains Close, Wenban Yama Continues…

A regrettable loss! Jokic with 41+18+9, Westbrook departs immediately post-game, Jokic hugs Spurs players 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists! These dazzling statistics belong to Jokic, the absolute core of the Nuggets. However, even such a godly performance was not enough to secure victory for the Nuggets at home. On January 4th, in an NBA regular-season game, the Nuggets narrowly lost to the Spurs with a score of 110-113. The result of this game surprised many fans and left them sighing. After the game, Westbrook left the court dejectedly, while Jokic stayed behind to embrace and pay his respects to the Spurs players one by one. This stark contrast may be a microcosm of the game itself - honorable in defeat, but the cruelty of competitive sports lies not only in victory or defeat but also in the inner desire for victory. This game was filled with highlights from the start. Both the Nuggets and the Spurs have their unique styles and strengths. For the Nuggets, Jokic is undoubtedly the biggest reliance. His comprehensive skills and excellent vision make the Nuggets' offense flow like water. On the other side, the Spurs boast the highly anticipated rising star, Wembanyama. This young French player, with his height and long arms, is both offensive and defensive, hailed as a future superstar. This game was also a direct confrontation between two superstars, naturally attracting the attention of countless fans. From the beginning of the game, the Spurs displayed their powerful offensive firepower, frequently hitting three-pointers from outside and scoring inside thanks to Wembanyama's…

On January 5th, Beijing time, the Denver Nuggets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-111 to avoid being double-killed. In this game, Nikola Jokic continued his MVP-level performance. Although Jokic missed a buzzer-beater at the end of regulation, he dominated both ends of the court in overtime, making the alien-like Victor Wembanyama taste defeat at home and showing his prowess as an away game silencer. The matchup between Wembanyama and Jokic last night sparked heated discussions across the United States. Wembanyama scored 35 points with 18 rebounds and 2 blocks, while Jokic had 41 points, 18 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 steals. However, it was Wembanyama's Spurs that ultimately won the game. Jokic certainly did not want to be defeated by the Spurs consecutively. In the first quarter, Jokic aggressively took 13 shots to score 14 points and 3 assists, helping the Nuggets lead by 3 points. During the second quarter when Jokic rested, the Nuggets were overtaken by the Spurs. The Nuggets' problem was defense; they allowed the Spurs' penetration too easily. Jokic was conserving energy during this period, scoring 4 points with 3 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block. At halftime, Jokic had 18 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. In the third quarter, Barnes' 13 points helped the Spurs extend their lead to over 10 points. Jokic had already given his all in this quarter, shooting 5 for 10 plus 2 for 3 from three-point range to score 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. After three quarters, Jokic had accumulated 31…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with 30 teams making a strong push, and the league's landscape is beginning to take shape. The competition for various regular-season awards has also entered a white-hot stage. So far, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the scoring chart with a slight advantage over Towns, who leads the rebounding chart by a narrow margin over Sabonis. Trae Young has a commanding lead in assists, while Daniels leads the steals chart with an absolute advantage, and Wembanyama leads the blocks chart by a wide margin! At the same time, the race for the regular-season MVP is quietly undergoing subtle changes. In the first two months of the new season, many superstar players have taken the lead in the MVP race with their stable and efficient performances. The most popular among them is Jokic, a three-time MVP winner! Since winning the championship, the Nuggets have been cutting down their roster, but Jokic always finds ways to keep the team competitive! In the new season, Jokic played 30 games for the Nuggets, averaging 31 points (third in the league) + 13.2 rebounds (third in the league) + 9.7 assists (second in the league) + 1.7 steals + 2.3 three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of 55.3% and a three-point shooting percentage of 47.9% (first in the league). The Nuggets are currently ranked fifth in the West with a record of 19 wins and 14 losses, just half a game behind the fourth-placed Lakers (20 wins and 14 losses). It can be said without exaggeration that as long as the Nuggets…

At the age of 36, regardless of the sport, it is generally considered to be the end of one's career. At this stage, players mainly focus on enjoying themselves. However, in Russell Westbrook's dictionary, the word "enjoyment" has never appeared. Despite a significant decline in his athletic abilities and living the life of a wandering player, his eyes are still filled with confidence. Even when fans point their fingers at him and shout insults, or when his family faces "death threats," Westbrook still believes that he can provide assistance to the team and play a crucial role. Westbrook's historical status is unquestionable. He holds an MVP trophy, is both a scoring champion and assist leader, and is also the NBA's all-time triple-double king, having achieved an average triple-double for three consecutive seasons. Despite his partners leaving one by one, as long as Westbrook was there, the Thunder he led were always a strong playoff-level team. However, since leaving Oklahoma City, Westbrook's fortunes have taken a sharp turn for the worse, gradually declining from a top-tier star to a journeyman. In the past five years, Westbrook has wandered through four cities, playing for the Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, Clippers, and now the Nuggets. Except for the Wizards, his performance on the other three teams has not been ideal, and he has even been labeled a "ball hog" and "cancer." It's difficult for Westbrook, who is accustomed to handling the ball, to exert his power without the ball. Therefore, he cannot integrate well with stars like Harden, James, and Paul George. Moreover, Westbrook's…

On December 31st, Beijing time, my Nuggets really showed off on the road, defeating the Jazz 132-121 and securing a second consecutive victory. In the first half, I was actually trailing by 2 points, but don't underestimate me. By the third quarter, I started to explode, scoring 34-23 in a single quarter to take the lead. In the fourth quarter, Jokic and Westbrook worked together to help me secure this victory. Let's take a look at this game! Jokic of the Nuggets is really amazing, hitting 14 out of 34 shots, scoring 36 points, grabbing 23 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, and adding 3 steals. Although the shooting percentage isn't particularly high, these stats are simply explosive, and he led the team to victory, which is why Jokic is a strong contender for the MVP. As for Westbrook, he's also superhuman, making all 7 shots and easily scoring 16 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists, plus 4 steals, visible on both offense and defense. Murray didn't hold back either, contributing 20 points and 10 assists. Porter scored 21 points, and Braun also had 20 points, with each of the starting five players performing brilliantly. On the other side, the Jazz's Sexton scored 22 points, Markkanen got 17 points, and the whole team had five players scoring in double figures, causing quite a bit of trouble for the Nuggets. We have to talk about it! The 36-year-old Westbrook was really firing on all cylinders in today's game, his state was simply berserk. Not only did he easily…