The Houston Rockets suffered a humiliating defeat at home against the Detroit Pistons with a score of 96-107. Despite the 11-point loss, it was considered a disgraceful defeat as the Rockets' strongest asset, rebounding, was dominated by the Pistons. The Pistons grabbed 52 rebounds, including 13 offensive rebounds, while the Rockets only managed to secure 39 rebounds, despite averaging 48.6 rebounds per game this season, which is the best in the league. The Pistons used the Rockets' own strength against them, which is quite embarrassing. Additionally, the Rockets received another blow as Jalen Green, who won the Player of the Week award, lost the game. Last March, Jalen Green averaged 28.9 points and led the team to an 11-game winning streak, earning him the Player of the Week award but narrowly missing out on the Player of the Month. After that, Green's performance declined from his superhuman state, and it is uncertain whether he will repeat last season's performance in the upcoming two games against the Cavaliers. The Rockets desperately need Green to maintain his form. However, the issue for the Rockets is not Green but Shen Jing's recent playing style, which has been detrimental to the team. In pursuit of an All-Star appearance, Shen Jing has been aggressively demanding the ball for isolation plays, often ignoring his teammates. His offensive efficiency in isolation situations is below one point per possession, which is considered subpar in the league. Defensively, Shen Jing is vulnerable to being targeted by opponents. The way the Pistons defeated the Rockets today resembled how the Rockets…

NBA Regular Season Focus Battles: Various Powers Compete, Each with Ups and Downs Hey, basketball fans! The NBA regular season on January 21 was quite exciting, with several focus battles that were as captivating as a series of dramas, making for an enjoyable watch. Let's start with the game between the Rockets and the Pistons. The Rockets have the momentum-driven Jalen Green, while the Pistons have the same-year number one pick Cunningham. It's like two groups of martial arts masters facing off, each with their own signature skills. So far this season, the Rockets have performed quite well, with a record of 28 wins and 13 losses, ranking second in the West. The Pistons, on the other hand, have a record of 21 wins and 21 losses, placing ninth in the East. During the game, the Rockets were at home and should have had the advantage of playing on their home court, but they lost their form completely, as if they had lost their souls. They couldn't hold their ground in both the interior and exterior lines, which is not good enough. Jalen Duren of the Pistons dominated under the basket like a tiger descending from the mountain, almost smashing through the rim. At this point, Jalen Green didn't perform well either, making consecutive turnovers, allowing the Pistons to go on a 14-0 run and fall behind by 11 points in the first quarter. However, in the second quarter, the situation turned around a bit as the Pistons' state dipped slightly. This was when the Rockets' Amen Thompson and Whitmore…

Translation: The NBA Draft is always a grand event that captures the attention of many, with young rookies often exploding onto the scene, quickly rising to become promising stars. For instance, players like Wenyen Gabriel and Josh Huestis are breaking out and becoming core members of teams like the Spurs and Thunder. Sometimes, when the overall talent of the rookies isn't particularly outstanding, that year is referred to as a "draft down year." The 2021 NBA Draft was considered a down year, but these young players have been impressive, each breaking through their own talent ceilings. Averaging 28+4+4, the No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 draft picks are all setting new highs, who says this year's draft quality isn't good? Experts and journalists from ESPN in the United States have summarized the first half of the NBA season, selecting the most surprising players of the season. Knicks center Towns ranked first, Pistons Cunningham second, and Spurs Wenyen Gabriel third. Cunningham has always been a relatively low-profile No. 1 pick. He plays for the rebuilding and tanking Pistons, so he hasn't received much attention. However, Cunningham has made tremendous progress this season, not only improving his personal statistics comprehensively but also significantly enhancing his leadership abilities, impressing everyone. Cunningham is the No. 1 pick of the 2021 draft. This season, he averages 24.3 points + 6.5 rebounds + 9.4 assists (third in the league) + 0.9 steals, with a shooting percentage of 45%, a three-point percentage of 36.8%, and a free-throw percentage of 80.5%. Not only can Cunningham score steadily,…

On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the Rockets faced the Pistons at home, which was their second encounter of the season. The Rockets had previously defeated the Pistons by 2 points on the road, and with a much better record than the Pistons, it was expected that they would continue to win today. However, in this game, the Pistons had a clear advantage and dominated the Rockets throughout, ultimately defeating them by 11 points. Why did the Rockets, who could defeat the Pistons away from home, suffer a complete loss at home? A key reason is rebounding. In their first encounter, the Rockets grabbed 53 rebounds while the Pistons grabbed 46, giving the Rockets a 7-rebound advantage. However, in today's game, the Rockets only managed to grab 39 rebounds while the Pistons grabbed 52, resulting in a 13-rebound deficit for the Rockets. One of the elements contributing to the Rockets' victories this season has been rebounding, as they average 5.7 more rebounds per game than their opponents. In their first encounter, the Rockets had a significant rebounding advantage, but today they were completely outmatched by the Pistons. Why did this happen? The reason is that compared to their first encounter, the Pistons had an additional "rebound monster" in their lineup, Duran. In their first encounter, Duran was absent, and Stewart became the starting center for the Pistons. In that game, he scored 16 points with 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, performing well. However, Shenjing performed even better, scoring 27 points with 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and…

Defeat! Rockets' Five Tigers Score 77+29, Cunningham with 32+9+7, New Record Set, Western Conference Landscape Changes On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the 28-win and 13-loss Rockets faced off against the 21-win and 21-loss Pistons at home. On paper, the Rockets had the advantage, but could they secure a victory? The Rockets were without Smith, starting with VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Amen, and Shen Jing. The Pistons were missing Ivey, starting with Cunningham, Hardaway, Osar, Harris, and Duran. In the first quarter, Osar and Duran made layups, while Amen, Jalen Green, and VanVleet responded strongly, giving the Rockets a 9-4 lead. Duran added a putback, to which Jalen Green replied with a three-pointer, extending the Rockets' lead to six points. Cunningham and Duran then went on a 7-0 run to take a one-point lead. VanVleet, Dillon, and Amen scored for the Rockets, but Cunningham, Harris, Duran, Hardaway, and Beasley responded in kind, putting the Pistons up by 13 points. Ethan and Landale contributed points, while Holland hit a three-pointer, maintaining an 11-point gap. Landale and Amen narrowed the deficit to seven points, but Beasley's three-pointer and Sasser's free throws ended the quarter with the Pistons leading 40-29. The second quarter saw Stewart and Sasser score four points, extending the Pistons' lead to 15 points. However, Whitmore, Amen, VanVleet, Ethan, and Shen Jing countered with a 16-0 run to take a one-point lead. Duran and Osar reclaimed a three-point lead, which was then overtaken by one point thanks to Jalen Green and Amen. Osar and Cunningham scored again, but Amen and…

In the world of basketball, every game is a war without gunpowder, and the matchup between the Suns and the Pistons is undoubtedly one of the key battles. When the final whistle sounded across the court, the Suns narrowly defeated the Pistons with a slight advantage of 125-121. This victory was like a brilliant meteor in the night sky, instantly breaking the silence of the court and igniting the passion of the fans. Especially in the last minute of the game, Durant's astonishing fadeaway shot was like lightning piercing through the darkness, illuminating the path to victory for the Suns. After the game, KD took the initiative to approach Cunningham, and the two embraced tightly. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and the atmosphere on the court switched from tense and intense to warm and harmonious. Looking back at this game, before the match, the Pistons' strength was not to be underestimated. With the rapid growth of Cunningham, the addition of Harris, Beasley, Little Hardaway, and other powerful players, they turned this team once regarded as a "bad team" into a strong contender for the playoffs, jumping into the top eight in the East this season. On the other hand, the Suns' performance this season has been somewhat inconsistent, and their imperfect lineup has caused them many setbacks in the games. Before the match, many people did not favor them. As soon as the game started, both sides quickly entered an intense competitive state. In the first quarter, the Suns' offense came in waves, and they took a…

Facing the Detroit Pistons, who have shown significant improvement this season, the Phoenix Suns found themselves in a tough battle when they traveled to the Motor City. Fortunately for the Suns, Bradley Beal was absent, allowing their remaining two superstars, Kevin Durant and Beal, to stabilize the situation and secure a narrow victory for the Suns on the road. After the game, the Suns had four reasons to celebrate. Firstly, their new frontcourt addition, Nick Richards, set a record. He recently joined the Suns, and coincidentally, his last game representing the Hornets was against the Suns. In this match, Nick Richards came off the bench to score 21 points and grab 11 rebounds, achieving a double-double. His plus-minus led the team, and during his time on the court, the Suns outscored the Pistons by 22 points. It's clear that Nick Richards' debut performance was nothing short of perfect, even becoming the first player in Suns history to score 20+10 in his first appearance for the team. Let's discuss the other two pieces of good news together. From this game, it's evident that the Suns have improved in two areas where they were previously lacking. Firstly, regardless of wins or losses in the past, the Suns' offense was often chaotic, leading to various inexplicable turnovers. However, in this game, there was a noticeable improvement; the Suns only had 9 turnovers as a team, with no player committing more than two turnovers. As the saying goes, "the devil is in the details," and the Suns certainly paid attention to these details. Secondly,…

In the NBA regular season, there was a highly anticipated match between the Golden State Warriors and the Detroit Pistons. At that time, the Warriors had suffered two consecutive losses, while the Pistons were on a strong six-game winning streak and playing at home, so the odds of victory clearly favored the Pistons. If the Warriors wanted to pull off an upset victory, they would need to coordinate their inside and outside play and perform at a high level. In the first half of the game, the Warriors led the Pistons by a score of 57 to 47, with a 10-point advantage. The Warriors excelled on both offense and defense, with multiple players contributing points. All ten players who took the court scored, with starter Buddy Hield returning to form and shooting hot. Defensively, they forced the opponent into 12 turnovers and completed 9 steals, delivering the kind of performance that Warrior fans had been hoping for. In contrast, the Pistons were far from their five-game winning form, performing abnormally as if they were sleepwalking collectively. Hield scored 8 points, Draymond Green got 5 points with 2 blocks and 1 steal, Davis earned 8 points and 4 rebounds, Schroder had 4 points and 3 assists, Curry scored 9 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals, and both Santos and Waters had 9 points each. O'Shaughnessy scored 7 points with 2 rebounds and 3 assists, Harris had 8 points with 3 rebounds, Duran scored 3 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Beasley had 8 points with 3 rebounds,…

In the NBA regular season, the Pistons hosted the Warriors at home. The Pistons have been in good form recently, winning all five of their games, while the Warriors have been struggling, with three losses and two wins in their last five games. There is a certain gap in strength between the two sides. However, both teams want to win the game to boost team morale and rankings. After fierce competition, the Warriors narrowly defeated the Pistons 107-104, ending the Pistons' winning streak. At the same time, this game produced three incredible moments, so let's take a look at the summary of the game. Game Highlights:‌ In the first quarter, the Pistons started with a fast-paced lead, and the Warriors then counterattacked to catch up and overtake the score. Both sides fought fiercely in the first quarter, with the Warriors slightly ahead. In the second quarter, the Warriors rained down threes and quickly widened the gap. After a brief response from the Pistons, the Warriors struck again, and the gap continued to widen. At the end of the quarter, the Pistons' offense warmed up, and they recovered some of the points, but at halftime, the Warriors still led the Pistons. Entering the second half, the Warriors continued to expand their lead. However, the Pistons were not willing to give in, and a wave of three-pointers narrowed the gap. The Warriors' inside scoring stabilized the situation, and after three quarters, the Warriors still maintained the lead. In the final quarter, the Pistons quickly closed the gap, but the Warriors once again…

The Warriors played against the Pistons at home, and after four quarters of intense competition, the Warriors won 107:104. After this game, the Warriors' record stands at 19 wins and 18 losses. Curry played for 36 minutes, shooting 5 out of 21 for a total of 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Starting Lineups Warriors: Hield, Curry, Davis, Schroder, Green Pistons: Cunningham, Beasley, Harris, Duran, Thompson Curry's Regular Season Career Statistics Update Games Played: 986 games, starting in 980, coming off the bench in 6 [Robert Parish ranks 1st with 1611 games] Minutes Played: 33662 minutes [LeBron James ranks 1st] Points: 24345 points, ranked 29th in NBA history. The next player to surpass is Allen Iverson (total score 24368) [LeBron James ranks 1st in regular season career scoring, with 1 person scoring over 40000 points, 6 people scoring over 30000 points, and 44 people scoring over 20000 points in regular season career scoring list.] Rebounds: 4662 rebounds, with 645 offensive rebounds and 4017 defensive rebounds [Wilt Chamberlain ranks 1st with 23924 rebounds] Assists: 6301 assists, ranked 35th in NBA history [Jerry West ranks 36th with 6238 assists, John Stockton ranks 1st with 15806 assists] Steals: 1508 steals [John Stockton ranks 1st with 3265 steals] Blocks: 251 blocks [Hakeem Olajuwon ranks 1st with 3830 blocks] Turnovers: 3080 turnovers [In the regular season career turnover list, there are 1 person with over 5000 turnovers, 5 people with over 4000 turnovers, LeBron James ranks 1st in history] Fouls: 2250 fouls [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ranks 1st with 4657 fouls] Field Goals Made: 8309 field…