Defeat! Durant with 25+7+7, Haliburton shooting 8 of 19, Beal in an awkward position, the No. 11 in the West changes hands On January 5, 2025, Beijing time, the Pacers with a record of 17 wins and 18 losses hosted the Suns with a record of 15 wins and 17 losses. The Suns are currently ranked 11th in the West, having lost 6 out of their last 7 games. They urgently need to bounce back, but the Pacers have a strong lineup. Can the Suns defeat the Pacers away from home? The Pacers' starting lineup is Haliburton + Nemhard + Maserin + Siakam + Turner, while the Suns are missing Jones and Nuki, with their starting lineup being Beal + Booker + Dunn + Durant + Plumlee. In the first quarter, Maserin and Turner scored 7-0, followed by Beal's layup. Haliburton responded with a floater, making it 9-2 for the Pacers. Beal, Booker, and Dunn scored for the Suns, to which Haliburton and Siakam responded, maintaining a 6-point lead. Durant and Booker narrowed the gap to 1 point, but Haliburton and Turner extended it again. Durant tried to close the gap, leaving it at 2 points. Toping made 4 out of 4 free throws, while Durant and Morris scored consecutively, allowing the Suns to take a 1-point lead. After a timeout, Haliburton and Toping scored, and Plumlee and Durant responded, keeping the Suns ahead by 1 point. McConnell hit a mid-range shot, ending the first quarter with the Pacers leading 30-29. In the second quarter, Walker scored a layup, giving…

With the opening of the All-Star voting channel, many fans have actively participated, and the results on the first day were very good. Second-year rookie Victor Wembanyama ranked first with a commanding lead, which also sounded the alarm for the outside world. Perhaps in the near future, he will become the new face of the league, but his current leadership ability is still limited. On January 3, 2024, Beijing time, according to the NBA's official announcement of the first phase of voting results for the 2025 San Francisco All-Star Weekend, it can be seen that the frontcourt lists in both the East and West are still dominated by veteran players. Three-time regular season MVP and one-time Finals MVP winner Jokic became the Western Conference's top vote-getter with 1,422,121 votes, leading the pack. Close behind him are Durant and James, known as the "Xuanming Er Lao" in the NBA. Although the former has only played 22 regular-season games this season due to injury, his contributions on the court are simply unmatched, averaging 27.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, becoming the barometer of the Phoenix Suns' victories. At 35 years old, he still maintains a 51% shooting percentage, which is incredible. At the same time, the 40-year-old James is also capable of putting up a comprehensive performance of 38 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds against the Portland Trail Blazers. The highly anticipated French center Wembanyama ranks fifth on the Western Conference frontcourt list, just over 70,000 votes behind fourth-place Anthony Davis. However, this 20-year-old number one pick has put up…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the details of the first phase of the 2025 All-Star voting today. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are the top vote-getters in the East and West respectively. Compared to last year's first phase of All-Star voting, there are six unexpected results in 2025. James is only ranked 5th. James received 1,167,661 votes this year, ranking third among Western frontcourt players; if we look at the entire league, James' votes can only rank fifth, behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jokic, Tatum, and Durant. Last year in the first phase, James had 2,008,645 votes, ranking first in the West and second only to Giannis Antetokounmpo in the entire league. It is possible that James' performance has declined this year, leading to a decrease in votes, or it could be that James' fans have not yet exerted their full strength. Curry is ranked 12th. It is unclear whether it is due to a significant drop in Curry's statistics this year, as he only received 810,357 votes in the first phase of voting, ranking third among Western backcourt players; among all players, Curry's votes could only rank 12th. Last year, Curry had nearly 1.4 million votes in the first phase, which is about 600,000 more than this year. If Curry's votes cannot rank first among backcourt players this year, he may miss out on being an All-Star starter again, just like last year. The magic of Harry disappears. In this year's first phase of voting, Harry Bertrand received 1.39 million votes, ranking first among Eastern guards; however,…

Here are the top 10 best players under 25 in the NBA, as ranked by ESPN: Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets) Sengun is 22 years old and was the 16th pick in the 2021 draft. He became the MVP of the Turkish League at 19, which caught the attention of the Houston Rockets. Despite not having great athleticism, Sengun has high basketball IQ and excellent skills, earning him a spot as the team's first core player under coach Stephen Silas. This season, he has a chance to make the All-Star team with an average of 19 points, 10.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1 block per game. Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder) Williams is 23 years old and was the 12th pick in the 2023 draft. His rise to prominence was unexpected, but it speaks to the Oklahoma City Thunder's keen eye for talent. As one of the "Thunder Three," Williams is an all-around player with strong offensive and defensive capabilities. His athleticism is impressive, and his unselfish play style makes him an ideal second-in-command. This season, he averages 21.2 points, 6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game. Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers) Mobley is 23 years old and was the third pick in the 2021 draft. He may be underrated in this ranking, as he sacrifices his offensive stats for the team's benefit. However, his contributions on defense are significant, with excellent sweeping defense abilities. Under his leadership, the Cleveland Cavaliers have climbed to the top of the league this season. Mobley averages 18.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.9…

LeBron James scores 38+8 but still misses out on today's best player award! Sorry, you've met record-breaking Curry.‌ On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 6 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Pacers defeated the Heat 128-115, Celtics narrowly beat the Timberwolves 118-115, Clippers suffered a heavy loss to the Thunder 98-116, Nets narrowly won against the Bucks 113-110, 76ers were crushed by the Warriors 105-139, and the Blazers lost to the Lakers 106-114. Stars such as Haliburton, Tatum, Alexander, Old Zhong, Curry, and Lao Zhan all had impressive performances. So, who will win the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. Trail Blazers 106-114 Lakers, Lao Zhan scores 38 points + 8 assists In the game between the Trail Blazers and the Lakers, a total of 5 players from the Blazers scored in double figures, including Simmons with 23 points + 3 rebounds + 5 assists and Afu Diya contributing 19 points + 10 rebounds + 4 assists. However, they were once down by 15 points and ultimately suffered a defeat. On the Lakers' side, Davis was absent, Christie scored 28 points, and Reeves contributed 15 points + 8 rebounds + 11 assists, while Lao Zhan was even more fierce! He played for 36 minutes, shooting 15 out of 25 (7 out of 10 three-pointers), and made 1 out of 2 free throws, scoring a comprehensive stat line of 38 points + 3 rebounds + 8 assists. Especially in the second quarter, Lao Zhan…

The game has ended with the Pacers defeating the Celtics 123-114, successfully avenging their previous loss. Just a few days ago, they were brutally defeated by the Celtics by 37 points, but in this match, the Pacers controlled the game from start to finish, ultimately achieving a remarkable comeback. From the beginning of the game, the Pacers displayed an incredibly fierce momentum. Haliburton and Siakam took the court with a fiery intensity, immediately putting immense pressure on the Celtics. The Pacers started with a 6-0 run, momentarily leaving the Celtics stunned. The Celtics quickly adjusted, with Hauser scoring a three-pointer to give the team some breathing room. However, the Pacers continued their relentless offensive onslaught, with Nembhard and Turner contributing mid-range shots, and the Pacers once led by as much as 16-5. The Celtics are no pushovers, and Brown and Horford quickly stepped up, leading a counterattack that allowed them to narrowly overtake the Pacers at the end of the first quarter with a score of 29-27. Although the scores were close, it was clear from the game that the Celtics had not completely controlled the situation. The Pacers' offense was diverse and posed a greater threat. In the second quarter, both teams played at a faster pace, with the scores fluctuating. On the Pacers' side, Mathurin and Siakam continued to exert themselves, frequently raising the score. On the Celtics' side, White, Pritchard, and Brown were also actively trying to reduce the gap, but Haliburton's outstanding performance for the Pacers extended their lead. At halftime, the Pacers led the Celtics…

On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Indiana Pacers visiting the Boston Celtics. The Celtics have been in poor form recently, losing three of their last four games and just suffering their first consecutive losses of the season; the Pacers' six-game winning streak was just ended by the Thunder, and both teams desperately needed a victory to stabilize the situation. In this game, the Celtics came out swinging in the first quarter, scoring 39 points and quickly establishing a double-digit lead. The Pacers fought back fiercely, but the Celtics still expanded their lead to 22 points at halftime with suffocating offense and defense. After the break, the two teams engaged in a fierce shootout, with the Celtics maintaining a lead of over 20 points. In the fourth quarter, the Celtics unleashed a 20-10 run to extend the lead to over 30 points, making the game lose its suspense. Ultimately, the Celtics defeated the Pacers 142-105. The Celtics and Pacers were opponents in last season's Eastern Conference Finals, but their offensive and defensive capabilities and depth are not on the same level. Facing the aggressive Pacers, the Celtics' key players, Porzingis and Holiday, were sidelined due to injuries, yet they still dominated both ends of the court, controlling the rebounding advantage and raining down threes on their guests! Throughout the game, the Celtics outrebounded the Pacers 52-39, including an 18-13 edge in offensive rebounds, and as a team, they made 23 three-pointers at a 40.4% clip. In contrast, the Pacers only made 11 of their 39…

In the new season, many star players in the league have not performed well, with Embiid being particularly noticeable for his decline. He has been reluctant to play on the court recently, missing all recent games and only playing four this season, averaging less than 20 points per game. As for the Pacers' Haliburton, his state this season has been unpredictable. As a core player, he averages only 17.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 8.7 assists, with a shooting percentage of 41% and a three-point percentage of 34%. Last season, Haliburton was an All-Star starter and considered Paul's successor, but unfortunately, his biggest problem is his lack of athleticism, which puts him at a disadvantage during confrontations. Additionally, some veteran stars in the league seem to be declining as well, like Curry, who averages only 22.5 points this season, with his three-point prowess also significantly reduced. Paul George's move to the 76ers seems to be a wrong decision. In the first nine games, he averaged only 14.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. His shooting percentage dropped by 10% compared to last season, and his three-point percentage dropped by 13%, a significant decline! George's personal abilities are versatile, but he lacks specialization, without a stable scoring method or the ability to control the game, making it difficult for him to perform well in his new team. Even LeBron James seems to be unable to withstand the effects of time. In recent games, James appears lethargic, with a significant drop in efficiency, numerous turnovers, and a negative impact on defense. Over the…