NBA Regular Season: Warriors Defeat Grizzlies Without Curry, Wiggins Scores 24 Points, Kuminga Injured and Green Commits Level 1 Foul On January 5th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's Western Conference focus game, the Warriors hosted the challenge of the Grizzlies at home. Both teams' star players, Curry and Morant, were absent due to injuries. The two teams continuously hit three-pointers in the first quarter, with the Warriors leading the Grizzlies by 1 point. The second quarter was very close, with Kuminga suffering an ankle injury and retiring before halftime. Wiggins scored 18 points in the third quarter to lead the Warriors to a stable situation, leading the Grizzlies by 6 points. In the final quarter, the entire Warriors team performed well, holding off the Grizzlies' counterattack and ultimately defeating them at home with a score of 121-113. The Warriors achieved a two-game winning streak, with a record of 18 wins and 16 losses; the Grizzlies suffered a two-game losing streak, with a record of 23 wins and 13 losses. Both Teams' Data:‌ Grizzlies - Bane 22 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists; Jackson 21 points, 8 rebounds; Wells 8 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Idi 5 points, 6 rebounds; Pippen Jr. 12 points, 5 rebounds; Huff 9 points; Laravia 17 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists; Clarke 10 points; Warriors - Wiggins 24 points; Schroder 17 points, 9 assists; Hield 14 points; Green 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Davis 11 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists; Kuminga 13 points; Waters 16 points; Li Kairui 7 points. Star of…

In a game where the Rockets trailed by 6 points in the first quarter, they still managed to secure a comfortable home victory against the formidable Western Conference team, the Mavericks. After this win, the Rockets remain in third place in the West, continuing to pose a threat to the Grizzlies and Thunder. Meanwhile, the Mavericks' loss dropped them to fifth place, while the Nuggets' victory, assisted by the Rockets, propelled them to fourth in the West. It can be said that the Rockets' performance in this game was quite stable, as they turned the tide from an initial deficit. Not only did the Rockets' defense perform at a top level in this game, holding the high-scoring Mavericks to under 100 points, but their offense also flourished. Despite the absence of two key scorers, Ethan and Amen Thompson, who average over 10 points each, other Rockets players such as Shen Jing, Dillon, and Jalen Green stepped up to maintain a strong offensive presence. The team's substitute power forward, Whitmore, once again delivered an outstanding performance. In just 24 minutes, Whitmore scored 18 points on 9 shots, making 7 of them, including 3 out of 4 three-point attempts. This is a significant improvement from his initial 6% three-point shooting percentage at the start of the season, demonstrating his growth into a reliable shooter. In addition to his 18 points, Whitmore contributed 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, solidifying his role as the second unit's most dependable scorer. Whitmore seems to have recaptured the form of last season when he was…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the Eastern and Western Conference Player of the Month awards for December, including the newly established Defensive Player of the Month award for this season. The results are as follows: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks were named Players of the Month, while LeBron James, Zhou Qi, and others received nominations; Jaxson Hayes of the Pelicans and Rui Hachimura of the Wizards were named Rookies of the Month; Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Grizzlies and Jarrett Allen of the Cavaliers were named Defensive Players of the Month; and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Cavaliers and Mark Daigneault of the Thunder were named Coaches of the Month. Player of the Month: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder averaged 33.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks in December, with a shooting percentage of 56.3% and a three-point percentage of 36.6%, leading the Thunder to a record of 12 wins and 1 loss. Notably, Alexander also won the Western Conference Player of the Month award in October/November, making it his third career Player of the Month award and second of the season. The Thunder's official account posted a poster to congratulate Alexander on winning the award again. Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks averaged 23.2 points, 14.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks in December, with a shooting percentage of 56.6% and a three-point percentage of 39%, leading the Knicks to a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. This is the first…

On January 2, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Houston Rockets facing off against the Dallas Mavericks at home. Despite the absence of Amen Thompson due to suspension, the Rockets demonstrated remarkable resilience and ultimately defeated the Mavericks 110-99, ending their opponents' winning streak. With this victory, the Rockets improved their record to 22 wins and 11 losses, firmly securing third place in the Western Conference, just half a game behind the second-place Memphis Grizzlies, intensifying the competition for the top four spots in the West. Game Review:‌ The Mavericks started strong in the first quarter, leading the Rockets by six points with a score of 30-24. However, the Rockets began to exert themselves in the second quarter, with Shen Jing and Jalen Green's outstanding performances helping the team score 37 points and reverse the lead to 61-52. In the third quarter, the Rockets maintained stable offensive and defensive play, keeping their double-digit lead throughout. In the final quarter, despite the Mavericks' efforts to catch up, the Rockets remained steady and secured the win with a final score of 110-99. During the game, the young players of the Rockets showed significant potential. Shen Jing excelled in his breakthroughs, once falling due to an opponent's malicious foul and being hit in the face. But Shen Jing persisted and continued to contribute to the team. Similarly, Jabari Smith Jr. suffered a bloody nose while fighting for rebounds, demonstrating the indomitable spirit of the young Rockets players during the game. Western Conference Competition Intensifies, Rockets Aim for Top Four…

As the Lakers lose to the Cavaliers and the Suns narrowly defeat the Grizzlies! The Western Conference is in a mess, and the latest rankings are as follows Beijing time January 1, 2025, the NBA regular season continues to be exciting. The Lakers lost at home to the Cavaliers with a score of 110-122, ending their winning streak. And the Suns lost at home to the Grizzlies with a score of 112-117, suffering three consecutive defeats, and their playoff spot is precarious. After these two key games, the Western Conference has undergone significant changes again. The Suns narrowly lost to the Grizzlies at home, and three consecutive defeats fell into crisis In the first half, the Grizzlies showed strong offensive firepower. In the first quarter, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Bane worked together to lead the Grizzlies to a 36-26 victory in a single quarter, quickly establishing a double-digit lead. In the second quarter, the Grizzlies' fiery state continued, with Jaren Jackson Jr. scoring 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting in the first half, completely suppressing the Suns' interior, and Bane also contributed 17 points, leading the Grizzlies to a 14-point lead over the Suns at halftime. On the Suns side, Durant carried the team alone, scoring 16 points in the first half, while Booker scored 11 points. However, the team's defense was riddled with problems, making it difficult to contain the Grizzlies' multi-flower attack. Even worse, Bradley Beal left the game early due to a hip injury, scoring only 3 points, casting a shadow over the Suns' comeback. In the second…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 6 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: The Raptors lost 71-125 to the Celtics, the Bucks narrowly defeated the Pacers 120-112, the Clippers suffered a crushing 86-122 loss to the Spurs, the Timberwolves fell 105-113 to the Thunder, the Cavaliers upset the Lakers 122-110, and the Grizzlies narrowly beat the Suns 117-112. Multiple top teams from both the East and West conferences took the court, with upsets and blowouts aplenty, leading to mixed emotions among the teams involved. Let's take a closer look at the gains and losses of each team in today's games. The Los Angeles Clippers traveled to face the San Antonio Spurs, with the Clippers having just escaped the play-in tournament zone with a three-game winning streak, while the Spurs have been hovering around the play-in zone for some time. In the game, Wembanyama faced off against Harden, scoring 17 points in the first quarter alone, matching the Clippers' total score, while Harden accounted for 13 of the Clippers' 17 points. The Spurs quickly established a 14-point lead. In the second quarter, the Spurs remained unstoppable, extending their lead to over 20 points. After halftime, Harden and Powell tried to stop the bleeding for the Clippers, but the Spurs had a full squad contributing, with the lead reaching over 30 points, effectively ending the suspense of the game early. Ultimately, the Clippers suffered a crushing 86-122 defeat at the hands of the Spurs. While it may not be…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues, let's take a look at the performance of the Western Conference teams and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: Thunder 113-105 Timberwolves, Lakers 110-122 lost to Cavaliers, Clippers 86-122 suffered a crushing defeat to Spurs, Grizzlies 117-112 defeated Suns. The latest Western Conference standings The Thunder, the leaders of the Western Conference, have been winning continuously. At home against the Timberwolves, they were trailing 46-52 in the first half, but in the third quarter, they launched a super attack wave of 43-23 to overtake. In this quarter, Alexander made 7 out of 8 shots and scored 19 points alone. Eventually, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 113-105, securing their 12th consecutive victory and firmly occupying the top spot in the West, leading their opponents by at least 5 wins. Alexander played at an MVP level, making 15 out of 23 shots and scoring 40 points with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Hatten had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Williams contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Timberwolves are temporarily ranked 8th with a record of 17 wins and 15 losses, trailing the Lakers by one win and only leading the 9th-ranked Spurs by 0.5 wins. Edwards made 6 out of 12 shots for 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Reed scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Thunder's 12-game winning streak The Grizzlies, without key players like Morant and Aldama, narrowly defeated the Suns led by Durant and Booker with a…

The NBA regular season continues to play out, with the Suns suffering a 112-117 defeat at home against the Grizzlies, marking their third consecutive loss. In this game, the Suns' defense collapsed from the start, allowing the Grizzlies to score 36 points in a single quarter, trailing by 10 points at the end of the first quarter. The Suns then found themselves in a desperate chase for points, with their defensive efficiency remaining low. After scoring 29-33 in the second quarter, they still trailed by around 15 points at halftime. In the second half, the Suns increased their defensive intensity, limiting the Grizzlies to 22 points in the third quarter and closing the gap to within 5 points. In the final quarter, both teams remained in a tight contest, but the Suns failed to seize several key opportunities to overtake the score, ultimately resulting in a disappointing loss. Following this game, the Suns' record stands at 15 wins and 17 losses. So, where exactly did they fall short? Perhaps the data can provide us with some answers. Durant had an impressive offensive efficiency, shooting 11 for 19, including 2 for 4 from three-point range and 5 for 7 from the free-throw line, contributing 29 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block with 3 turnovers. Durant focused more on defense in this game, not only protecting the basket but also engaging in numerous assists. In the third quarter, as the Suns launched their counterattack, Durant hardly took any shots, yet his court efficiency remained high. Booker, who made…

NBA regular season continues, with the Lakers playing away against the Grizzlies. Currently, the Lakers have four wins and three losses, ranking fifth in the West, while the Grizzlies have four wins and four losses, ranking tenth in the West. In this game, Davis and Hachimura are absent due to injuries, and young players Hayes and Knickert replace them in the starting lineup. Can James lead the team to victory on his own? Entering the first quarter, the Grizzlies quickly take a 4-0 lead, with Russell scoring 4 points to keep up with the score. Morant and Zach Eddy continue to score, widening the gap to 6 points. James hits a buzzer-beating three-pointer to close the gap, but is immediately countered by the opponent, with Morant also scoring consecutively to further widen the gap. At this point, Reeves and Russell step up to score continuously to stay close. Little Pippen and Jaren Jackson score 5 points to extend the lead to 8 points. James steps up to hit a three-pointer, and Coloc also dunks under the basket, with the opponent scoring as well. The first quarter ends with the Lakers trailing 27-35, 8 points behind. The game enters the second quarter, with James scoring first with a layup, followed by Reeves' jumper, reducing the gap to 3 points. The Grizzlies' Zach Eddy and Aldama step up to score continuously, extending the lead to 8 points. James scores 4 points to reduce the gap to 2 points. Morant completes a 2+1 and scores again with a riding shot, extending the lead…

With the NBA trade deadline approaching in 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers have finally completed a major trade. They sent D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, significantly improving their lineup's perimeter defense and shooting capabilities. However, the process of the Lakers acquiring Finney-Smith was not easy. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nets almost traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Lakers' direct Western Conference rival. Scotto reported: "Before the Brooklyn Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies offered a package including a top-15 protected first-round pick in 2025, Luke Kennard, and John Konchar in exchange for Finney-Smith and a second-round pick." Scotto is not the only journalist to report such news; NBA insider Marc Stein also reported that the Lakers made a sudden move, outbidding the Grizzlies for Finney-Smith. Compared to the Grizzlies' protected first-round pick (where the Nets would still need to add at least one second-round pick), the Nets preferred the Lakers' offer of three second-round picks. The Lakers seized the opportunity to acquire Finney-Smith and even got 28-year-old Milton. Milton had a stable season with the Nets, playing 27 games this season, averaging 7.4 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 18.2 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage of 46% and a three-point percentage of 38%. More importantly, the Lakers freed themselves from Russell's contract burden through this trade, saving over $3 million in salary cap space, facilitating future transactions. While this trade enhanced…