This season's NBA regular season schedule is nearing the halfway point, with fierce competition in both the East and West. The East has nine teams with a win rate above 50%, which hasn't happened in the past five years. Teams like the Pistons and Hawks are just one step away from fourth place Milwaukee, while many so-called weak teams actually have lineups and tactical styles that can counter the Eastern leaders, such as the Hawks' double victory over the Cavaliers this season. Even the defending champion Celtics are on a downward trend this season, with poor integration of Porzingis into the team, aging Horford and Holiday, and the team relying solely on Tatum. In the West, the top-ranked Thunder and second-placed Rockets have relatively stable positions, while the Grizzlies and Nuggets are in competition. From fifth-place Clippers to twelfth-place Spurs, there is only a three-game difference. With Leonard's return and gradually finding his touch, the pressure on Harden has decreased, and the team is slowly entering a new trajectory. The Lakers have no upper or lower limit; they can lose to anyone but also potentially win some games, depending on whether LeBron and Davis can hold up. The Warriors and Suns are hovering around tenth place in the West, with significant issues for both teams. After Kuminga's injury, Curry lacks ball-handlers around him, and his own age is affecting his dominance. The Suns are keen on finding more support for Booker and Durant, but Beal is unwilling to leave, leaving them with minor adjustments that won't change their overall competitiveness.…

Luka Doncic, the talented young player, had to take a long break due to an unfortunate injury, which undoubtedly posed a significant challenge to his career. However, at this time, the Mavericks offered him a four-year contract worth as much as $190 million in advance renewal. This should have been a delightful gift, but unexpectedly it triggered Luka's dissatisfaction and anger. In his view, as the future face of the league, he possesses immeasurable potential and value, yet the contract seemed to overlook his strength and status, filled with contempt and insult. Therefore, Luka tore up the so-called "humiliating contract" without hesitation in front of the management, expressing his determination and attitude of rather dying than yielding. According to informed media reports, Luka has long had his heart set on a new team - the Suns. It is reported that the owner of the Suns has shown a strong interest in him and promised that if Luka is willing to join, they will provide him with a more generous and attractive contract: five years with a total value of up to $320 million. Such a top salary treatment is undoubtedly full recognition and affirmation of Luka's strength and status, making him look forward to and dream about joining the Suns. More importantly, Luka is very excited about the possibility of teaming up with Kevin Durant. He believes that both he and Durant are top stars in the league, possessing excellent basketball skills and leadership. If they can work together, they will surely produce a chemical reaction, jointly writing a new…

In the long history of the NBA, there have always been players who are underestimated by people. Even if they retire on the spot without playing, their achievements in the past are enough to leave a significant mark in the annals of NBA history! This season, the league's landscape has undergone a drastic change, with the once pillars of the league gradually growing old and losing control over the game! The current league is now ruled by players at the peak of their careers such as Jokic, Alexander, Doncic, Antetokounmpo, and Tatum, while young talents like Wembanyama, Banchero, Edwards, Cunningham, Morant, etc., are already eager to seize the baton! Among them, there is one player who, for his ultimate dream, continues to make significant changes at the age of 36. He is the absolute core of the Clippers - Harden! This season, Harden has led this team of ordinary Clippers to the top six in the West, which is an incredible feat! At the age of 36, Harden has changed his previous attitude towards the game, and this season he has invested more energy into defense than ever before in his career! This is also the main reason why the Clippers can achieve a record of 21 wins and 17 losses this season. By setting an example, he spares no effort to participate in defense whenever he is on the court! As a result of Harden's approach, the team has won more games, but his personal offensive statistics and efficiency have declined. Due to the extra physical exertion on defense,…

In the long history of the NBA, there have always been players who are underestimated by people. Even if they retire on the spot without playing, their achievements in the past are enough to leave a significant mark in the annals of NBA history! This season, the league's landscape has undergone a huge change, with the former pillars of the league gradually growing old and losing control over the game! The current league is now ruled by players at the peak of their careers such as Jokic, Alexander, Doncic, Antetokounmpo, and Tatum, while young talents like Wembanyama, Banchero, Edwards, Cunningham, Morant, etc., are already eager to seize the baton! Among them, there is one player who, at the age of 36, continues to make significant changes for victory in pursuit of his ultimate dream. He is none other than Harden, the absolute core of the Clippers! This season, Harden has led this team of underdogs to the top six in the West, which is an incredible feat! At the age of 36, Harden has changed his previous approach to the game, making this season the one where he has invested the most energy into defense throughout his career! This is also the main reason why the Clippers can achieve a record of 21 wins and 17 losses this season. Leading by example, Harden spares no effort to participate in defense whenever he is on the court! As a result of his defensive efforts, the team wins more games, but his personal offensive statistics and efficiency decline. Due to the extra…

In the ranks of rising star players, Dončić is undoubtedly the most dazzling one. This 25-year-old white player led the Mavericks to the finals last season and has been selected for the best first team for four consecutive years. In the eyes of many media and fans, Dončić's current performance is not inferior to that of James and Bryant at the same age. So is this really the case? Let's take a comprehensive look at personal data, team achievements, and honors to see who is better. Dončić Due to a leg injury, 25-year-old Dončić has only played 22 games this season, averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists, with a shooting percentage of 46.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 35.4%, and free throw percentage of 76.7%. In terms of team achievements, Dončić has led the Mavericks to the playoffs four times since entering the league, including one finals appearance. In terms of honors, Dončić has been selected for the best first team for four consecutive years, won the scoring title once, been selected for the All-Star team five times, won the Western Conference Finals MVP once, and was named Rookie of the Year once. James In the 2009-10 season, 25-year-old James played 76 regular-season games, averaging a comprehensive stat line of 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1 block, with a shooting percentage of 50.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 33.3%, and free throw percentage of 76.7%, leading the Cavaliers to the best record in the league. With his nearly perfect individual performance and team record, James eventually…

Translation: Beijing time on January 13, the Mavericks hosted the Nuggets at home, and Doncic continued to miss the game due to a calf injury. This is the 17th game he has missed this season, in addition, he also played only 16 minutes and 13 seconds (less than 20 minutes) in one game. This means that he has officially become ineligible for this season's MVP, All-NBA Team, and other regular-season awards. The NBA official rules stipulate that all players participating in the award must play at least 65 games and play at least 20 minutes per game; otherwise, they will not be eligible to participate in the regular-season awards. So far this season, Doncic has played 22 games, averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 2 steals per game. He has previously been selected to the All-NBA First Team for five consecutive years. This season, many stars have failed to meet the eligibility criteria for awards, including Leonard, Embiid, Zion, Banchero, and Holmgren. Mavericks head coach Kidd said, "I think this is just part of the current rules. When you have a serious injury, you may lose your eligibility for awards, but we know he is one of the best players. He has always been considered an MVP candidate." In the year-end battle against the Timberwolves, Doncic left the court with crutches and underwent an MRI the next day, which showed a left calf strain. He will be re-evaluated at the end of January this year. This season, Doncic has had many injuries. Previously, he missed 5 games due…

The Nuggets made a big comeback against the Mavericks with a score of 112-101. After this game, the Mavericks have lost 7 out of their last 10 games, and the 19-point comeback also shows how much the absence of Doncic and Irving has affected them. Jokic easily scored a near-triple-double with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists, and even Westbrook got 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, with six players from the Nuggets scoring in double digits. Klay Thompson had an explosive performance in this game, playing for 35 minutes, making 9 out of 19 shots, including 6 out of 13 three-pointers, scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, with a shooting percentage of 47.4%, a three-point percentage of 46.2%, and a true shooting percentage of 64.3%. This is the first time he has scored over 20 points in 24 days and over 26 points in 28 days, which is also his sixth 20+ point game this season. In addition, Klay also achieved a milestone of 16,000 career points in this game, becoming the 125th player in NBA history to reach 16,000 points. After the game, Klay said, "It's cool to get 16,000 points, but it also makes people realize how crazy and incredible it is for LeBron James to get 40,000 points." Klay Thompson has suffered two major injuries in his career, one being an anterior cruciate ligament tear and the other an Achilles tendon tear. He did not play in 2019 and 2020. Klay, who entered the NBA in 2011, is…

The Clippers won, 118 to 95, pulling off a stunning victory on the Mavericks' home court. This time, it's really impressive; without Doncic and Irving, the Mavericks are like toothless tigers, looking intimidating but lacking in actual combat effectiveness. Thompson gave it his all, scoring 22 points with 3 assists and 2 steals, but against the Clippers led by Harden, he still seemed somewhat overwhelmed. Fans understand that without those two leaders, winning is not easy. After the game, Zubac's eyes welled up with tears, his voice trembling as he said, "I must thank Harden." This wasn't just politeness; this big man's performance was truly remarkable, with 21 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, achieving a high shooting percentage of 75%. He has become another legend for the Clippers after Jordan. It's worth noting that during Harden's absence, Powell and Zubac were tightly guarded by their opponents, playing with frustration. Now, with Harden back, everything has become much smoother. Harden, although he didn't use all his skills in this game, still put up an impressive stat line of 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. He's like a magnet, drawing the opponent's defense towards him and creating countless opportunities for his teammates! Powell took advantage of this gap to explode, scoring 29 points. This kind of teamwork is simply amazing! The second half was even more exciting, with the Clippers' multi-star lineup starting to show its power. Powell and Zubac took turns responding to Thompson's counterattacks. Every time Thompson started to gain momentum, he was knocked back by…

The Pistons lost to the Warriors with a score of 104-107, ending their five-game winning streak. The Warriors became the first team to defeat the Pistons in 2025! It's not that the Warriors played particularly well today; it's just that the Pistons were lacking a bit of luck. They were so close, just a little bit short, and Curry and Green, these two core players, almost helped the Pistons defeat the Warriors. Throughout the game, Curry shot 5 out of 21, made 2 out of 14 three-pointers, scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Green shot 3 out of 9, missed all 3 three-point attempts, scoring 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. It's surprising that despite Curry's 2 out of 14 three-point shooting, the Warriors still managed to win. Do you think we'll see Curry return to his former glory this season? However, in the second round of All-Star voting, Curry did surpass Doncic and returned to the starting lineup. This is mainly because Doncic has been injured and out for several games recently, with no significant performance otherwise. Curry's performance this season has indeed been somewhat unsatisfactory! Averaging 22.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, there is an obvious decline in scoring. Of course, Curry's popularity has also significantly declined, mainly due to the Warriors' poor record this season. And this year, the Warriors' struggles are no longer solely due to Curry's hard work without support from his teammates. In competitive sports, everyone admires strength! Curry's current situation is similar to Durant's. Do we all miss those…

On January 7th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. In the just-concluded Western focus battle, the Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks 119-104 at home, giving their opponents a five-game losing streak. After the game, the Western standings changed, with the Grizzlies successfully catching up with the Rockets to tie for second place in the West, while the Mavericks' five-game losing streak dropped them to sixth in the West, with the same record as the seventh-place Clippers. In terms of data, both sides faced off with incomplete lineups in this game. The Grizzlies rested their two core players, Morant and Bane, while the Mavericks' star players Irving and Doncic also did not play. However, the difference is that the Grizzlies only rested their double-core lineup, while the Mavericks suffered a devastating injury blow. Goodbye NBA! Irving teams up with Doncic to withdraw from the game, and the championship pattern in the West is once again in doubt. According to NBA reporter Shams, Irving felt unwell a few hours before the game against the Cavaliers and was diagnosed with a herniated disc before the game against the Grizzlies, expected to miss 1-2 weeks. Moreover, according to expert Stotts, herniated disc problems are very tricky and usually require a long period of rest. Without surgical treatment, the average recovery cycle is close to one month, about 12 games. In addition, the other star player of the Mavericks, Doncic, is also in the same situation. He suffered a calf strain in the previous game against the Timberwolves and is still unable to walk independently…