On January 14th, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors suffered another loss, leaving many puzzled as to why the final shot was not given to Stephen Curry. Hield, who had a poor shooting night going 3 for 13, continued to force shots, leaving many wondering where his confidence came from. The Golden State Warriors lost by 3 points on the road to the Raptors, leaving Curry frustrated as he crouched dejectedly at the sidelines after the game. He desperately wanted to win, but unfortunately, it was clear that he couldn't do it alone. Statistically, Curry had an impressive game with 17 shots made out of 26 attempts, scoring 26 points with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. However, the weakest link in the starting lineup was Hield, who only managed to make 2 out of 10 three-point attempts. Shockingly, in the most crucial moment of the game, the Warriors chose to give the ball to Hield instead of Curry. The final buzzer-beater attempt left everyone scratching their heads as to why they didn't pass the ball to Curry. Was Coach Kerr's strategy confusing? The Warriors were leading by a significant margin, but in the closing moments, Kerr opted for a lineup with one big man and four small forwards, allowing the Raptors to close the gap rapidly. Even after being overtaken by 3 points, the Warriors still had a chance. With 3.8 seconds left, they trailed 101:104, which was an opportunity to tie the game, or even potentially win with a 3+1 play. However, the Warriors' strategy was bizarre, with everyone…

At 1 a.m. on January 14th, Beijing time, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. On the second day of the first round, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui staged a major comeback, eliminating three-time world champion "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams with a total score of 6-5. In the opening match, "Melbourne Machine" Neil Robertson also made a comeback with a 6-5 victory over four-time world champion "Wizard" John Higgins. The Snooker Masters is one of the top three snooker events and is highly regarded by all players. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui achieved a maximum break of 147 points in the competition but unfortunately lost to his old rival, seven-time world champion "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan, missing out on the chance to compete for the final championship. After defeating Ding Junhui, O'Sullivan went on to win the championship after reaching the final. Unfortunately, O'Sullivan's form has been very poor this season, suffering consecutive losses and multiple withdrawals, even pulling out of this year's Masters. After O'Sullivan's withdrawal, Robertson, the first Grand Slam winner from the 80s, stepped in to participate and made a comeback against Higgins with a 6-5 victory. On the second day of the first round, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui made a strong appearance, facing off against three-time world champion "Golden Left Hand" Williams. For Ding Junhui, who has already won the National Championship this season, coming to one of the top three events, the Masters, he hopes to launch an assault on his second championship of the season. The specific matchups for the second day of…

Two Match Points, 6-1 + 6-3: Four Players Have Locked in the Quarterfinals, World Championship 4-Crown King Wins Big, Chinese Veteran Shows Greatness Beijing time on January 14th at midnight, another focus match of the first round of the 2025 Snooker Masters ended, with four-time world champion Mark Selby winning 6-1 and advancing. Including Shaun Murphy's 6-3 victory over Gary Wilson, as well as the two match points from Ding Junhui and Neil Robertson, a total of four players have now secured their spots in the quarterfinals: Selby, Murphy, Ding Junhui, and Robertson.‌ Selby, a four-time world champion and the No. 4 seed for the tournament, faced "Captain" Carter, who is seeded 12th. Although they have had mixed results in previous encounters, Selby was in scorching form in this match. In the first half, Selby made a century break (108) and two 50+ breaks (62, 93), winning four consecutive frames to lead 4-0! After the intermission, Carter managed to pull one frame back, but Selby continued his dominance with breaks of 126 and 53 to win two more frames and easily defeat Carter 6-1, advancing smoothly to the quarterfinals.‌ Chinese veteran Ding Junhui exploded with brilliance, facing "Golden Left Hand" Mark Williams. Ding Junhui withstood the pressure, as the two players drew five times. In the decisive frame, Ding Junhui capitalized on Williams' mistake and won with a single stroke, securing a 6-5 victory! Throughout the match, Ding Junhui made six 50+ breaks, while Williams made one century break and two 50+ breaks.‌ Neil Robertson, who replaced O'Sullivan in the…

On January 13th, as the hands of the clock moved steadily in Beijing time, the second day of the first round of the Snooker Masters continued in an orderly fashion. In this match, Ding Junhui, known as the "Asian No. 1," faced off against Mark Williams, who is affectionately known as the "most accurate man in the world." This match was full of twists and turns, with both sides refusing to give ground, making each game a nail-biter. Ding Junhui, relying on his solid skills and tenacious fighting spirit, eventually won a thrilling victory over Mark Williams with a score of 6-5, securing his place in the quarter-finals without any major hiccups. It's worth noting that this victory holds significant meaning for Ding Junhui, as he had previously experienced the embarrassment of being eliminated in the first round in the 2020, 2021, and 2024 Masters tournaments. This successful advancement not only ended this string of misfortunes but also elicited cheers from many fans. After Ding Junhui's successful advancement, three spots in the quarter-finals of the Snooker Masters have been determined, with these three players being Neil Robertson, Shaun Murphy, and Ding Junhui. The Snooker Masters held this time is an invitational event. It's noteworthy that this tournament has a unique aspect: although the prize money is quite substantial, it does not award points. It only extends invitations to the top sixteen ranked players in the world, making it akin to a "red envelope competition" specifically prepared for these top sixteen players. Any player who secures a spot in the competition…

The CBA regular season continues with Guangdong hosting Beikong. After securing a five-game winning streak, Guangdong's record stands at 18 wins and 11 losses, temporarily ranking 8th in the league. Beikong, on the other hand, has suffered consecutive defeats, with a record of 15 wins and 13 losses, placing them 10th in the league. Both teams are evenly matched and eager to win the game to boost their morale and rankings. In the first half, Guangdong leads Beikong 55-45, but in the second half, Beikong closes the gap tightly. Ultimately, Guangdong narrowly defeats Beikong 99-98. With this thrilling victory, three incredible moments occurred during the game. Three Unbelievable Moments: Both teams played well throughout the game. In the final moments, Shen Zijie missed his second free throw, and Zhang Fan entered the line prematurely. Players beyond the three-point line can only enter the three-point area to grab rebounds after the free throw hits the rim. Fortunately, Guangdong still won; otherwise, overtime would have been tough. In the last play, Jilunwate's timely and crucial block was impressive. Otherwise, Zhang Fan would have had an easy layup. Xu Jie performed exceptionally well, but playing over forty minutes per game is unsustainable. It's easy to get exhausted and risk injury. Please, Du Feng, give Xu Jie a rest in the next game. Guangdong's reserves for shooting guards and small forwards are insufficient. There are only three players between 1.9 meters and 2 meters tall: Huang Rongqi starts, Zhang Wenyi comes off the bench, and then there's only one foreign player. When both starters…

In the 30th round of the CBA regular season, a strong confrontation took place as the Guangdong team continued to play at home and艰难地战胜了Beijing Beikong, securing a six-game winning streak while also handing their opponents a double-kill in the regular season. After achieving a six-game winning streak, Guangdong's ranking finally rose to the top eight in the standings, securing a playoff spot with just one step away. During the match against Beijing Beikong, both sides fought until the last possession to determine the winner, with Xu Xin's near-buzzer beater becoming the hero for Guangdong's victory. However, before Xu Xin made the decisive shot, the CBA referees repeatedly stole the spotlight, almost ruining Guangdong's chances. At that time, the score was tied at 97, and Beijing Beikong had two free throw opportunities. Shen Zijie missed the first free throw, and after the second attempt, Beikong player Zhang Fan, standing beyond the three-point line, entered the three-point area before the ball even touched the rim. According to CBA rules, this should have been a violation, and the ball possession should have been returned to Guangdong. However, the referee made another mistake. Not only did the referee fail to penalize Beikong's player for entering early, but they also directly called a defensive foul on Guangdong, awarding Beikong two more free throws. Eventually, Zhang Fan made one of the two free throws, leaving Guangdong with an opportunity for a buzzer-beating comeback. Fortunately, Xu Xin seized the rare opportunity and ultimately scored the near-buzzer beater, slapping back at the CBA's poor refereeing. For the CBA…

Fact Proves: The Guangdong Men's Basketball Team That Killed Beijing Beikong Has Taken Another Path The Guangdong men's basketball team, which has proven its mettle by defeating Beijing Beikong, is now on a different path. Netizens have keenly pointed out that in this game, Beijing Beikong did not even understand the basic tactics. They are unsure whether to play inside or outside, who should organize, and who should be the main attacker. Their play was fragmented, with no successful screens throughout the game. There were penetrations without distribution, and no one to create space for the breakthroughs. Zhu, the perimeter player, hesitated upon receiving the ball, and they failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Xu Xin, however, truly has talent. He is fast for a big man and possesses mid-range shooting capabilities. His perfect 6-for-6 free throw record indicates that he should be given more opportunities to shoot from open positions, which would alleviate the burden on Xu Jie and Walter. Du Feng has consistently brought Xu Xin into the game from the end of the third quarter to the fourth quarter in the last two matches, both times with remarkable results. Xu Xin has become the decisive factor in these games, and his smile suggests that he is growing as a player. This could mark the beginning of his transformation, but it must be said that Guangdong's biggest weakness has been exposed by Beikong – the lack of depth in their guard rotation. In the end, aside from Xu Jie playing all 48 minutes, there were no other proper…

On January 12, 2025, the 30th round of the CBA regular season continued with several exciting matchups, some of which were not only dramatic but also made the rankings for this season even more tense. Guangdong managed to narrowly defeat Beikong with a last-minute buzzer-beater, while Liaoning and Xinjiang failed to maintain their leads in crucial moments, ultimately losing to Qingdao and Nanjing respectively. This round of games added a lot of suspense to the competition between teams, especially on the leaderboard, where there is only a difference of 1 point between the 2nd and 8th places, making the situation extremely complex. In the home game against Beikong, Guangdong demonstrated their resilience and ability to seize key moments. The entire match was full of ups and downs, with Guangdong relying on Xu Xin's crucial goal in the final moments to narrowly win against Beikong with a score of 99-98, continuing their winning streak. At the start of the game, Beikong quickly took the lead, particularly showing activity on the offensive end. However, Guangdong gradually regained their rhythm in the critical moments, especially with Xu Jie's outstanding performance, allowing Guangdong to maintain a slight advantage in the last quarter. The climax of the game occurred in the last minute. With Guangdong's defense slackening, Beikong tied the score with Tres' three-pointer. Just as the game entered its final second, Xu Xin calmly made a layup to deliver the final shot of the game, helping Guangdong secure a victory over Beikong by a margin of just 1 point. In another highly anticipated match,…

In a CBA regular season match where Guangdong Team, on a five-game winning streak, hosted Beikong Team with three losses in their last four games, it was a question of whether Guangdong would continue their excellent form or if Beikong would show signs of improvement. We were about to find out. The first quarter saw both teams engaging in an intense back-and-forth battle, with Guangdong ending the quarter at 25-24. Jilunwate scored 10 points in the quarter, while Xu Jie contributed 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. In the second quarter, under the leadership of local players such as Xu Jie, Ren Junfei, and Zhang Wenyi, the team started with an 11-0 run. Beikong went scoreless for over two minutes until Salinger broke the drought with five consecutive points. At halftime, Guangdong led 55-45. Xu Jie had already accumulated 9 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals, while Morand had 10 points and 14 rebounds. Salinger had 16 points and 7 rebounds. After the break, both teams opened up with three-pointers, with Jilunwate, Liu Xiaoyu, and Du Runwang all hitting from beyond the arc. After Beikong made a 10-0 run in the paint to catch up, the home team went scoreless for four minutes, prompting Du Feng to bring Xu Xin into play. Jilunwate and Xu Jie's three-pointers resolved the scoring issues, and Xu Jie also connected several times with Xu Xin, showcasing the power of the "Xu-Xu" connection. By the end of the third quarter, Guangdong still held a 7-point lead. Xu Jie, who had played the…

Both Down by 1 Point! Guangdong's Buzzer-Beater Against Liaoning is Foiled, Culprit Yang Ming Far Inferior to Du Feng Should Step Down On January 12th, Beijing time, both Liaoning and Guangdong were down by 1 point in the final moments of their respective games, but the following plays highlighted the biggest difference between the two teams. Yang Ming concedes defeat, truly falling short of Du Feng, and should step down gracefully. Both Liaoning and Guangdong fought their opponents until the end, but the results of the games were different. Liaoning narrowly lost to Qingdao by 3 points, suffering a dramatic comeback in the final moments, while Guangdong narrowly defeated Beikong with a 1-point buzzer-beater. In fact, during the crucial moments of the game, both teams were only 1 point apart, but when they were both down by 1 point, the differences in the ensuing offensive rounds revealed the distinctions between them. With 24 seconds left in the game, Liaoning trailed Qingdao 100:101. They called a timeout, but what tactics did they return with? There were no tactics at all, just holding the ball for time and letting Ferg push from the backcourt to the frontcourt before directly taking on the defense himself. What kind of arrangement is this? You don't even need a coach, do you? Isn't it the same tactic for the players to play themselves? After the inbound pass, it was still Ferg pushing the ball all the way, so what's the difference? Everyone knew you were going to play like this. Sure enough, Ferg's shot missed everything,…