NBA Regular Season: Green Misses Game-Tying Three-Pointer as Rockets Fall to Kings, Houston Trio Scores 69+25 in Vain On January 17th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Rockets end their five-game winning streak with a close 127-132 loss to the Kings. The Rockets trailed by one point after the first quarter, the Kings led by nine at halftime, and the Rockets were down by five after three quarters. In the fourth quarter, the Rockets briefly took the lead before the Kings hit consecutive threes to regain the advantage. Dillon committed an off-ball foul on Fox, Green made a three-pointer, but his attempt to tie the game at the end of the third quarter was unsuccessful. Team Statistics Kings: Fox had 19 points and 7 assists, DeRozan scored 31 points with 4 assists, Sabonis contributed 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists, Monk added 28 points and 9 assists, and Murray had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Rockets: Aminu scored 20 points with 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block, Green had 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, Shen Jing contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block, Jeff Green scored 10 points, Ethan had 16 points, and Dillon added 12 points with 6 fouls, while White Magic scored 9 points. Star of the Game - DeRozan In the fourth quarter, all the key plays were initiated by DeRozan, who also made several crucial shots in isolation. He finished the game with 31 points and 4 assists. Anecdotes On the Rockets' side,…

Victory! Sabonis scores 23+28+3, Tatum shoots 13 for 5, a new record is set, and the ninth place in the West changes hands On January 11, 2025, Beijing time, the 27-win and 10-loss Celtics faced the 18-win and 19-loss Kings at home. On paper, the Celtics had the advantage, but after the Kings changed coaches, their record soared, currently on a five-game winning streak. Could the Celtics defeat such a formidable opponent? The Celtics' starting lineup was Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, and Porzingis, while the Kings were without Fox, starting Monk, Ellis, DeRozan, Murray, and Sabonis. In the first quarter, Brown's hook shot and Porzingis' three-pointer were matched by Monk's three-pointer and DeRozan's mid-range jumper, with both teams tied at 5-5. Brown scored four consecutive points to give the Celtics a 9-5 lead, but Murray hit two three-pointers, followed by Porzingis' mid-range jumper and Sabonis' offensive rebound basket, allowing the Kings to take a 13-11 lead. Brown then scored four more points to regain the lead by two points. However, Sabonis, Ellis, and Monk's three-pointers and dunks put the Kings up by six points. Porzingis responded with a three-pointer, but Sabonis answered back with another three-pointer, maintaining a six-point lead. Kornet's layup was countered by Monk and Huerter, leaving the Kings with a nine-point lead. Tatum and Pritchard scored for the Celtics, but DeRozan and Carter responded, ending the first quarter with the Kings leading 34-27. In the second quarter, Pritchard and Porzingis closed the gap, followed by Lyles' three-pointer. Horford, Porzingis, Holiday, and White scored consecutively, giving the Celtics…

The NBA regular season schedule is nearing the halfway point, and there are quite a few struggling teams in both the East and West conferences. For example, the Pelicans at the bottom of the West were touted as having four giants at the start of the season, but Zion has been out for a long time, Ingram has severely sprained his ankle, and their record of 7 wins and 31 losses has led them to decide to open a supermarket and start tanking. Another example is the Suns, whose total expenditure exceeds $400 million, going from an 8-1 start to an 8-18 record afterward. The salaries of the three giants Durant, Booker, and Beal are almost on par with the entire Thunder team in the West, yet their performance is abysmal. The Suns want to get rid of the hot potato that is Beal, who also has a trade veto power. It's unclear why Durant and Booker chose Beel in the first place; now it's too late to regret it, as Beal is unwilling to leave even if it means coming off the bench! Including the Eastern powerhouse 76ers, who started with a 15-20 record, making it difficult to even enter the top ten in the East. Embiid plays intermittently, George has become a blue-collar worker, and the team is left with Maxi, known for his stats-padding, leading Oubre, but without any guaranteed lower limit! Including the Warriors, who rebuilt after sending away Klay, starting with a 12-3 record to top the West, then falling back to reality with a…

On January 2nd, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-2025 season regular season is continuing in a lively manner. The Sacramento Kings are waiting at home to welcome the challenge of the Philadelphia 76ers. This is the first time the two teams have met this season. They each won one game last season, and their strength is not much different. Wow, speaking of the 76ers, they have been very powerful recently, winning four consecutive victories. Their total record has become 13 wins and 17 losses, and their ranking in the Eastern Conference has risen all the way to eleventh place. If they win another game, they can rush into the Eastern Conference playoff area, which can be considered back on track. Moreover, in the latest issue of the NBA's official power rankings, the 76ers ranked 18th, which is the first time they have entered the top 20 since the first issue. This is really a double happiness, which makes me so excited. Look at the Kings, it's miserable. They have been falling all the way. Their current record is only 14 wins and 19 losses, ranking fourth from the bottom in the West, which is really unexpected. Looking at the latest issue of the power rankings, the Kings have fallen to 23rd in the league, almost the same level as those teams that are tanking for the draft lottery. It's too outrageous. You know, during the last offseason, the Kings happily introduced the third giant DeRozan, hoping to make great achievements, but they were definitely not aiming for the No. 1 pick.…

In NBA history, scoring 30,000 points is a remarkable achievement. Although there is no trophy or championship title associated with it, the 30,000-point club is an elite league for the strongest players. Looking back at NBA history, very few players have been able to achieve this feat, making it even more prestigious than the regular-season MVP award. So, how difficult is it to break the 30,000-point record? Among active players, aside from LeBron James' 40,000 points, there are seven others who have scored over 20,000 points, including Stephen Curry, who still needs 5,729 points. Here are two current players who have the best chance of reaching this milestone. Lillard: No Chance One of the top scorers in the league, Lillard is also one of the few who has maintained an average of 25 points throughout his career. However, Lillard's biggest issue lies in being a late draft pick; he turned 34 this year. With a current total of 21,794 points, it's clear that as he becomes a veteran, his performance is visibly declining, and his attendance rate is no longer guaranteed. Given his age, it's highly unlikely that he will reach the 30,000-point mark. Paul: No Chance A testament to traditional point guards, Paul is known as the "Point God" for his well-rounded abilities, excelling in scoring, defense, organizing, and shooting. Currently, Paul has a career total of 22,608 points, but at 39 years old, his average score this year has dropped below 9 points. Therefore, Paul has no chance of joining the 30,000-point club. DeRozan: Slim Chance One of…

End of 4-game winning streak! Maxi 22 out of 9, Fox 35+5, George fouled out with 6 fouls, 76ers face reality On January 2nd, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season continued, with the Sacramento Kings hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. This was the first matchup between the two teams this season, and they had split their two meetings last season, showing similar strength. It's remarkable that after a recent four-game winning streak, the 76ers' overall record reached 13 wins and 17 losses, rising to 11th in the Eastern Conference. With one more win, they would enter the Eastern Conference play-in tournament area, finally getting back on track. Moreover, according to the latest power rankings released by the NBA, the 76ers ranked 18th, making it into the top 20 for the first time since the initial rankings, which could be considered a double celebration. In contrast, the Kings have been on a downward spiral, currently holding a record of 14 wins and 19 losses, ranking fourth from the bottom in the West, which is quite surprising. In the latest power rankings, the Kings have fallen to 23rd in the league, basically at the level of tanking teams, which is absurd. After all, during the last offseason, the Kings just brought in their third superstar, DeRozan, with no intention of aiming for the number one draft pick. Now, they can't even reach the threshold of the play-in tournament. Additionally, the team's best coach in the league, Mike Brown, was fired by management, becoming the scapegoat for poor performance. Before the game,…

On December 29th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Lakers facing the Kings at home. Although the Lakers had previously won all three encounters this season, they received bad news today as James was absent due to illness. It remains to be seen whether DeRozan's buff will disappear in James' absence. In the first quarter, the Lakers were on fire, with Davis, Christie, and Reeves almost flawless in their shooting, helping the Lakers take the lead. However, the Kings then made a small run to overtake the score. In the closing stages, the Lakers, led by Davis and Reeves, made a run to establish an 11-point lead. At the last moment, Fox assisted Ryan with a buzzer-beating alley-oop dunk, ending the first quarter with the Lakers leading 40-31. In the second quarter, the Kings took advantage of Davis' absence, continuously attacking the paint to reduce the gap to one point. After Davis returned, the Lakers briefly extended the lead again, but the Kings found their rhythm and couldn't be stopped. The two teams engaged in an offensive shootout, with the score tied or alternating leads multiple times. At halftime, the Kings led 66-65. In the third quarter, the Kings continued their second-quarter form, maintaining a slight lead. However, after leading 76-73, the Kings suddenly lost power, unable to make shots on offense. On the Lakers' side, Hachimura and Davis used their size advantage to repeatedly attack the paint for points, along with some fast breaks, resulting in a massive scoring run. The Lakers led 107-90 after three…

On December 29, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 17-win and 13-loss Lakers host the 13-win and 18-loss Kings. This was the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Lakers winning all three previous encounters. Could the Kings turn the tide today? LeBron James and Hayes were absent from the Lakers lineup, with the starting lineup consisting of Reeves, Vincent, Christie, Hachimura, and Davis. The Kings started with Fox, Monk, DeRozan, Murray, and Sabonis. In the first quarter, Reeves hit a three-pointer, followed by Fox's mid-range shot. Reeves and Davis scored, giving the Lakers a 7-2 lead. Monk then scored five consecutive points, to which Christie and Davis responded, maintaining a five-point lead. Fox and Monk continued to score, but Christie, Davis, and Hachimura kept the Lakers ahead by five points. Murray and Ellis hit three-pointers, allowing the Kings to take a one-point lead. However, Hachimura, Russell, Davis, and Knickert scored in succession, helping the Lakers regain a ten-point advantage. Hield, Fox, and Len scored for the Kings, but Reeves responded with five straight points. The first quarter ended with the Lakers leading 40-31. The second quarter saw DeRozan score continuously, to which Knickert and Christie responded, keeping the Lakers six points ahead. Hield and DeRozan narrowed the gap to one point, but Hachimura and Knickert extended it back to six points. Sabonis and Ellis brought the deficit down to two points. There was no scoring for the next two minutes until Murray dunked to tie the game. Hachimura hit a three-pointer, and Davis…