NBA's old-timers are truly unpredictable. Players like Curry, Durant, and James are nearing retirement but continue to play at a high level. Despite their age, they don't seem to show signs of decline, as evidenced by their energetic presence on the court. Curry, the star player for the Golden State Warriors, has been playing tirelessly this season, constantly moving around the court without rest. Although his performance may not be as outstanding as before, he still possesses an indomitable spirit, playing with great enthusiasm in every game. The Warriors have made noticeable changes to their tactics this season, with Coach Kerr no longer allowing Curry to shoot as frequently as he used to. At 36 years old, it's important to manage his workload to avoid physical strain. Curry is known for his tenacity, continuing to move around the court energetically despite his declining physical condition. His shooting accuracy may have dropped, but his dazzling dribbling and passing skills remain captivating. The team now relies more on collective play, with Curry sharing opportunities with his teammates, which is a wise approach. Durant, also 36, plays for the Phoenix Suns with the same intensity and precision in his shooting. He is a key figure in the team, with his teammates looking up to him during crucial moments. Despite frequent injuries, Durant maintains a high shooting accuracy upon each return. The Suns' tactical system revolves heavily around Durant, providing the team with a sense of security when he's on the court. Durant's defensive awareness remains strong, and he has become more patient in…

On January 8, 2025, Beijing time, the 7-win and 27-loss Hornets faced off against the 16-win and 18-loss Suns at home. This was a great opportunity for the Suns, who have been struggling, to secure a victory. However, the Suns were playing back-to-back games (having made a comeback win against the 76ers the previous day), and their energy levels were not as high as the Hornets'. Could the Suns still manage to win this game? The Suns had Beal and Nukic coming off the bench, with their starting lineup consisting of Jones, Booker, Dunn, Durant, and Plumlee. The Hornets started with Ball, Miller, Bridges, Green, and Mawei. In the first quarter, Booker and Durant opened the scoring with a 4-0 lead, to which Miller responded with a three-pointer. Dunn and Booker then scored six points in a row, prompting a timeout from the Hornets as the Suns led 10-3. After the timeout, Bridges made a putback, and Booker and Durant added four more points, extending the Suns' lead to nine points. Mawei and Bridges narrowed the gap to five points, but Booker's layup maintained the Suns' advantage. Martin and Bridges scored five points to bring the difference down to two points. Nukic, Booker, and Allen extended the lead back to ten points. After another timeout, Richards reduced the deficit to six points, but Nukic's three-pointer and Richards' hook shot meant that the Suns led 29-22 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw Beal score a layup, giving the Suns a nine-point lead. However, Miller, Salong, and…

In today's era of small-ball, the three-pointer is undoubtedly the main theme of NBA games, with even many interior players increasing their three-point attempts. So, let's take a look at how many three-pointers various star players have made so far this season. Harden Harden's performance this season can only be described as average, with an average of 21+6+8 stats, but he leads the league in turnovers, with a shooting percentage of only 39.2%. From beyond the arc, Harden averages 8.1 attempts per game, making 2.8 shots, with a 34.5% shooting percentage, totaling 92 three-pointers so far this season. Curry Curry's performance this season has also been inconsistent, averaging 22.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, with a shooting percentage of 45.2%, and the Warriors are currently ranked ninth in the West with a record of 18 wins and 17 losses. However, in terms of three-point shooting, Curry remains stable, averaging 10.3 attempts per game to make 4.3 shots, ranking second in the league, with a 42% shooting percentage, and has accumulated 121 three-pointers so far. James Despite being 40 years old, there's no denying that James still maintains an excellent competitive state, averaging 24 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 8.9 assists this season, with a shooting percentage as high as 50.7%, which is also the key to the Lakers' current position in fifth place in the West. And as he gets older, James' performance from beyond the arc has become more stable, averaging 5.8 attempts per game to make 2.3 shots, with a 38.9% shooting percentage, and has made a total…

Hornets Upset Suns to End 10-Game Losing Streak, Ball Scores 32 Points While Booker and KD Combine for 65 On January 8th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Suns challenged the Hornets away. Booker led the Suns to a 7-point lead with 14 points in the first quarter, but Ball exploded in the second quarter, leading the Hornets to consecutive runs of 14-0 and 8-0, outscoring the Suns 37-17 to take a 13-point lead at halftime. Durant and Booker led the Suns to a comeback in the third quarter, reducing the deficit to 5 points entering the final quarter. The Suns fought back fiercely in the fourth quarter, but Ball always led the Hornets to respond. Ultimately, the Hornets defeated the Suns 115-104 at home, ending their 10-game losing streak. The Suns' record became 16 wins and 19 losses, while the Hornets' record improved to 8 wins and 27 losses. Both Sides' Data:‌ Suns - Booker scored 39 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists; Durant had 26 points and 6 rebounds; Plumlee had 0 points and 13 rebounds; Beal had 10 points and 5 assists; Allen had 9 points; Nurkic had 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Hornets - Ball scored 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists; Miller had 10 points; Bridges had 21 points and 7 rebounds; Richards had 15 points and 12 rebounds; Williams had 9 points and 10 rebounds. Star of the Game: LaMelo Ball Ball played 35 minutes, shooting 12 of 28, including 5 of 16 from three-point…

Spending the most money and paying the highest luxury tax, the team is trying to strengthen itself, but the results are not improving, and it has even fallen out of the playoffs. This is a bit confusing. The boss is also a basketball enthusiast. He was selected for the basketball team during his university days. Although he didn't achieve much and hardly played, he just likes it. After graduation, he even served as an assistant coach at the school. It wasn't until his father's earnest persuasion that he was unwilling to return home to take over the family business. Later, under his management, the company became the largest lending company in the United States. Just when the former owner of the Suns was willing to sell the team, he, who had money and loved basketball, immediately spent $4 billion to buy the team. He is the current owner of the Suns, Ishbia. The first thing he did when he came to the team was to recruit players. Durant, who was still with the Nets at the time, became his first target after buying the team. For this reason, the Suns were not reluctant to send their two best top-level 3Ds, Bridges and Cameron Johnson, to the Nets. From the current market situation, the value of Durant's trade is still on the rise. The Knicks gave four first-round picks to the Nets to get Bridges, and now the Nets are offering three first-round picks for Cameron Johnson. However, after the Suns brought Durant, they couldn't even break through the Western Conference.…

A player labeled as a "ball hog" and an old veteran believed to be nearing the end of his career, can he really regain his glory? Russell Westbrook has fiercely responded to external doubts with his performance in the Nuggets. He made 12 out of 13 shots, scored 32 points, had 21 assists, and also set a record as the first player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double with three different teammates. This is not about "cherry-picking stats" or "showboating," but a thrilling comeback. However, how many people can see his persistence, transformation, and belief behind this? Back in the day, Westbrook's name was considered a "god" by many fans. In the 2016-17 season, he successfully achieved an average triple-double for the season (31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists), becoming the second player in NBA history after "big brother" Oscar Robertson to accomplish this feat. That year, he won the MVP and stood at the peak of his career. At that time, Westbrook was like a sports car, ready to run over anyone who dared to get in his way. His characteristics are very obvious: full of impact and fighting spirit that commands respect. On the court, he is always the hardest worker, never "slacking off." Moreover, his selflessness towards his teammates is widely recognized. He is willing to pass the ball, create opportunities, and do everything for the team's victory. Many say he is a "stats maniac," but think about it carefully, would someone who only cares about stats have so many desperate performances in critical moments? However,…

Curry and Durant, who has a higher historical status? After a comprehensive comparison, it is found that he was overestimated. There is no doubt that James is the number one player in this era, having been at the top of the pyramid for more than ten years. Below him are Curry and Durant, who have faced each other on the court and also won two consecutive championships together. So, based on their current career achievements, who has a higher historical status? Let's take a comprehensive look and see who is better between Durant and Curry. Career statistics Curry averages 24.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game in his career, with a shooting percentage of 47.2%, three-point shooting percentage of 42.5%, and free throw percentage of 91%; In the playoffs, he averages 27 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 45.3% and a three-point shooting percentage of 39.7%. Durant averages 27.3 points, 7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game in his career, with a shooting percentage of 50.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.8%, and free throw percentage of 88.3%; In the playoffs, he averages 29.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1 steal, and 1.2 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35.6%. It is not difficult to see that, whether in the regular season or playoffs, Durant's performance on the offensive end is superior to Curry's, which is why he was able to…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with fierce competition across the league. Many top teams in both the East and West are treading on thin ice, each facing their own challenges! For example, the Suns in the West, despite having superstars like Durant, Booker, and Beal, have been pushed to the brink of the play-in tournament. In response, the team has resorted to placing their 50millionstarBealand50 million star Beal and 50millionstarBealand10 million star Nurkic on the bench. Similarly, in the East, the 76ers have assembled a formidable trio of Embiid, George, and Maxey to contend for the championship, but they have been plagued by injuries and struggles to gel as a unit. Consequently, they have been wandering around the edges of the play-in tournament. The situations for both the Suns and the 76ers are far from optimistic, with injuries being the primary culprit. However, there is another team in the league that is riddled with danger, where "those who do evil will eventually suffer the consequences"! I am referring to the Miami Heat! The Heat is known as the "sweatshop of dreams" in the NBA. In Pat Riley's eyes, as long as you have aspirations, are willing to pour your blood and sweat, and can endure the rigorous training at the Heat, you can establish yourself in the league! Over the years, we have witnessed numerous undrafted players make a name for themselves at the Heat and secure lucrative contracts, which is a testament to Riley's remarkable ability to turn potential into tangible success! Especially during the Butler era,…

The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, and the Western Conference is becoming increasingly interesting. The Thunder's 14-game winning streak has left all other teams behind, while the second-place Rockets only lead the seventh-place Clippers by 2.5 games. Teams like the Warriors, Spurs, and Timberwolves, who maintain a 50% win rate, are locked in fierce competition. As the season progresses, many teams are gradually getting back on track. For example, the Clippers finally welcomed the return of their leader, Leonard, who is very selfless and strives to integrate himself into the team without disrupting its balance. The Lakers, after LeBron James experienced a period of decline in December, have once again stepped up his game, bolstered by Reeves' consistent contributions, resulting in noticeable improvements in both offense and defense. Additionally, the Warriors, without Curry, managed a record of 5 wins and 2 losses, demonstrating that they can rely more on Wiggins and give Curry some rest. However, there is one team that, much like the stock market, has seen a sharp decline after an initial rise in September, following an "A-kill" trajectory without looking back, leaving no room for a rebound or liquidation for small investors. This team is the Suns, who started the season with an impressive 8 wins and 1 loss, giving them hope of contending for the championship and topping the Western Conference; the stock market's rise in September once made people believe a bull market was coming, but time always provides the best answers. From an 8-1 start, the Suns have since gone on…

On January 7th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Suns defeat the 76ers 109-99 on the road, ending their four-game losing streak. Embiid was out due to injury, and the Suns made an active lineup change by benching Beal and Nurkic; they started the first quarter trailing by double digits at 5-17, but their offense improved later. In the third quarter, they turned the game around with a 20-3 run, and although the 76ers tried to catch up, the Suns led by 5 points at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Suns went on a 14-1 run to lead by 15 points. Faced with the 76ers' counterattack, Durant scored crucial points, ultimately securing the victory for the Suns and ending their four-game losing streak. Statistical Highlights Suns: Durant had 23 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block; Booker had 10 points, 10 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals; Dunn had 15 points and 3 rebounds; Jones had 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Plumlee had 2 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, and 1 steal; Beal had 25 points and 5 assists; Iguodala had 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. 76ers: Maxey had 31 points and 10 assists; Oubre had 26 points and 11 rebounds; Yabusele had 14 points and 10 rebounds; George shot 5-for-18, scoring 13 points with 9 rebounds and 5 assists; Martin had 8 points and 7 rebounds. Best of the Game Durant shot 9-for-14, including 3-for-4 from three-point range, scoring 23 points with…