On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues to unfold. The Clippers have recently regained momentum and achieved a three-game winning streak, moving up to fifth in the Western Conference. In their next game, they will face a crucial matchup against the sixth-placed Lakers, which is also the first Los Angeles derby of the season. Prior to the game, the Clippers updated their injury report, with four players listed as questionable due to illness, including James Harden. After a three-game winning streak, the Clippers' morale has been greatly boosted, and the team atmosphere remains positive. Despite some trade rumors, the players remain focused on the games. In the past two games, they have achieved significant victories, including a 59-point win over the Nets, setting a new record for the largest point differential in team history. Following that, they won by 29 points against the Trail Blazers in a back-to-back game, accumulating an impressive 88-point margin over two games, demonstrating their excellent competitive form. However, the Clippers are about to face a challenging schedule, playing four games in the next five days, including two back-to-back matches. Fortunately, all these games are at home, so there's no need for travel. The first game will be against the Lakers at home, marking the first Los Angeles derby of the season. With both teams currently ranked fifth and sixth in the West, the game is expected to be particularly intense. However, the Clippers have encountered trouble before the game, as Harden has fallen ill. Recently, several NBA players have been affected by…

The Houston Rockets achieved a significant victory with a score of 125-103 against the Portland Trail Blazers. The game was marked by strong individual performances, particularly from Jalen Green who scored 26 points with 5 rebounds, and Alperen Sengun who had an impressive game with 23 points, 6 assists, 15 rebounds, and 2 steals. After the game, Sengun showed sportsmanship by embracing Rui Hachimura from the opposing team's bench. The Rockets started the game strongly, leading by one point at halftime with a score of 51-50. Despite facing some challenges in the first half, including a cold shooting performance from Fred VanVleet, the team managed to maintain their lead. VanVleet, who had struggled with his shot in the first half, managed to contribute with 9 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds by the end of the game. Sengun's performance was notable for his aggressive playstyle, which saw him score efficiently and contribute significantly to the team's offense. However, there were concerns about his defensive capabilities, as the Blazers targeted him during their comeback attempts in the third quarter. Despite this, Sengun's overall contribution was crucial to the Rockets' success. The fourth quarter saw the Rockets pull away with a barrage of three-point shots, extending their lead to over 20 points. This decisive run effectively sealed the game, with the team showcasing their offensive prowess and depth. The game concluded with a heartwarming moment as Sengun approached the Blazers' bench and embraced Hachimura, demonstrating the respect and camaraderie between players on opposing teams. Overall, the Rockets' victory was a testament to…

The Houston Rockets achieved a significant victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 125-103. Jalen Green, known for his efficiency, scored 26 points with 10 out of 17 shots, including 4 out of 6 three-pointers, and contributed 5 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Notably, this marks the ninth consecutive game in which Green has scored over 20 points, setting a new career record for him. The last time he achieved such a streak was in March of the previous year, when he scored over 20 points from the 15th to the 30th of March, during which the Rockets also won 11 consecutive games. This time, Green is expected to maintain his performance even longer. Recently, there has been a noticeable increase in Green's confidence, solidifying his position as the cornerstone of the Rockets. He confidently shoots three-pointers without looking back after each shot, a celebration style reminiscent of last March that he has now reclaimed. This is why Green elicits both love and frustration from Rockets fans. If he were to consistently perform like a rookie, fans would be disappointed. However, Green occasionally surprises with moments of brilliance, making his superstar-level performances intermittent. From the beginning of his rookie season, Green started off well, even scoring 30 points against the Boston Celtics. But his performance dipped after that, only to explode post-All-Star break, though it didn't last long before declining again. In his second season, he started poorly but had brief moments of excellence followed by a slump. In his third year, Green reduced the number…

In the CBA regular season, several key matches were played. Beijing Beiqi, which has recently been inconsistent in performance, lost to Qingdao and Zhou Qi was ejected after receiving two technical fouls, which could lead to additional penalties. The defending champion Liaoning team narrowly defeated Ningbo. During the match between Beijing Beiqi and Qingdao, Zhou Qi became dissatisfied with the referee for not blowing the whistle and received a technical foul. He then quickly received another one and was ejected from the game. For Zhou Qi's offensive play, the referee did not make any calls, neither for an offensive nor defensive foul. From the slow-motion replay, there was indeed contact between the players, but Yang Hanshen did not have any excessive actions, so the referee's decision not to intervene was correct. However, the reason for blowing two technical fouls in a row is unclear. Did Zhou Qi use trash talk while questioning the referee's call? Only the parties involved would know. Generally, when a player questions the referee's call too aggressively, they receive one technical foul, and another referee usually steps in to push the player away to prevent the situation from escalating. This time, even though the referee pushed Zhou Qi away, the incident was not resolved, indicating that Zhou Qi was very dissatisfied with the referee's decision. In the match between Liaoning and Ningbo, Han Dejun was called for an offensive foul and also vented at the referee, but the referee did not call a technical foul on Han Dejun. This shows a clear double standard in the…

On January 19, Beijing time, in the NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on the road to avoid consecutive losses and stabilize their second place in the Western Conference. At halftime, the Rockets only led by 1 point, but they extended the lead to 13 points in the third quarter and entered garbage time in the fourth quarter when they were more than 20 points ahead. Team Data Rockets: Green scored 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Shenjing had 23 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block; Dillon contributed 22 points and 6 rebounds; Van Jordan added 9 points and 3 assists; Ethan chipped in with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals; White Magic finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. Trail Blazers: Simons scored 13 points and 4 assists; Sharp had 13 points and 9 rebounds; Kamara contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds; Henderson added 21 points and 11 assists; Walker finished with 10 points. Star of the Game - Green Green continued his excellent shooting form from January, scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist with 4 three-pointers in just three quarters. Anecdotes VanVleet returned to action, while Amen Thompson was out due to injury, and Udoka inserted Tate into the starting lineup. Klingen, Sabol, Ayton, and Avdija were all absent. Game Recap Shenjing started the game with a flurry of activity under the basket, scoring 6 points in a row to help the Rockets build a 10-2 lead that forced the…

Recently, James' new remarks have become a hot topic of discussion. In the "NBA OGS" talk show and more content from the previous summit meeting between James, Curry, and Durant shared by the NBA official, James stated that if it weren't for Draymond Green, Curry, and Durant, he might already have six championship rings. From this statement alone, it is clear that James has indeed been hindered by these three formidable opponents, standing just one step away from the championship. From 2015 to 2018, the Cavaliers and the Warriors met in the finals for four consecutive years, with the Warriors winning three championships and the Cavaliers one. James has entered the finals consecutively from 2011 to 2018, leading the Heat to victory in 2012 and 2013, and the Cavaliers in 2016. In the finals of 2017 and 2018, after Durant joined the Warriors, they became even stronger, sweeping the Cavaliers 4-1 and 4-0 respectively. Unfortunately, I watched those games where James failed to win the championship, which was indeed heart-wrenching. It must be said that especially after Durant's addition, the Warriors dynasty became even more stable. Durant's joining made the Warriors invincible, with a versatile player, a three-point king, and a DPOY. Such a team is really hard to break through, with peak configurations both inside and outside. It was really lucky for James to take away a championship in 2016. James possesses superhuman personal abilities and leadership skills, leading his team to excellent results multiple times in his career. The Cavaliers' consecutive entry into the finals could demonstrate their…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the Rockets defeated the Trail Blazers with a score of 125-103. In this game, Green played very easily, as the Blazers' defense was like scattered sand to him. After all, Green is a star who can score over 40 points against the Grizzlies. He had already scored 26 points in three quarters and clocked out in the fourth quarter. The official Twitter account of the Rockets posted a video of Green's celebration and praised him. Jalen Green averaged 30.3 points throughout January, with high offensive efficiency in every game. His statistics showed a straight upward trend from November to December to January. This game was a test without Amen, but unexpectedly, Green was not affected at all. In a single quarter of 10 minutes, he made 3 out of 3 shots, including 1 out of 1 from beyond the arc, scoring 7 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. In the second quarter rotation time, Jalen Green only played for 6 minutes, making 3 out of 5 shots and 1 out of 2 from beyond the arc, scoring 7 points and grabbing 1 rebound. At halftime, Green played for 16 minutes, making 6 out of 8 shots and 2 out of 3 from beyond the arc, scoring 14 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, with 0 assists and 2 turnovers, achieving a shooting percentage of 75% and a three-point shooting percentage of 50%. In the third quarter, Green's outside shooting touch remained, as he continued to hit three-pointers. In a single quarter, he made 4 out of 9 shots…

Double-core injury withdrawal! The Warriors have won two consecutive victories, but it is difficult to express joy as both core players, Green and Curry, were forced to leave the game due to injuries. At the same time, former player Poole faced his old team and delivered a landmark performance, scoring 8 three-pointers and a total of 38 points, making one wonder if Green's punch drove away the perfect successor to Curry. After a tough victory over the Timberwolves in the previous game, the Warriors improved their record to 20 wins and 20 losses, returning to a 50% win rate, but still ranked 11th in the Western Conference. The Wizards, on the other hand, are in a state of disarray with a record of 6 wins and 33 losses, at the bottom of the league, and are currently on an 8-game losing streak. Despite playing away from home, the Wizards did not show any fear against the Warriors. In the first half, under Poole's fiery performance, they firmly controlled the situation and kept pressing the Warriors. Fortunately, Curry's form improved in the second half, along with contributions from Wiggins and Schroder, and the frontcourt rebounds were continuously grabbed by the Warriors' big men, leading to a 122-114 comeback victory over the Wizards. The Warriors have now won two consecutive games and moved up to tenth place, surpassing the Suns. The Wizards suffered their ninth consecutive loss and remain at the bottom of the standings, continuing their pursuit of the No. 1 pick in the 25-year draft, Flagler. Although the Warriors have…

As we all know, when it comes to the NBA's all-time best lineup, most fans would first think of the combination of "Magic, God, Emperor, Buddha, Shark." After all, as the top players in each position, if they could team up for the same team, the NBA might witness an unprecedented grand finale. However, with the rise of new-generation stars, there are also some new voices regarding the issue of the all-time best lineup. Recently, Kevin Durant, the star player of the Phoenix Suns, was asked about the strongest scoring lineup in NBA history during his appearance on the podcast "Out the Mud," and he gave his answer. Durant believes that if the five purest scorers in NBA history were combined, the point guard should be Irving, the shooting guard is Kobe, the small forward is McGrady, the power forward is himself, and the center is Garnett. Durant's list does not include LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer, or Michael Jordan, the god of basketball; instead, they are replaced by Kobe and McGrady. It is worth noting that when discussing the shooting guard position, Durant also explained that this list is arranged according to his preferences, so it inevitably excludes some famous players. Moreover, he was very conflicted in choosing between Kobe and Jordan. In Durant's mind, in terms of scoring ability alone, Kobe and Jordan are on par, but McGrady is definitely superior to James. In terms of statistics, Kobe averaged 25 points in his career, Garnett 17 points, and McGrady 19 points. As current superstars, Durant and Irving…

On January 19, 2025, Beijing time, the 22-win and 19-loss Timberwolves hosted the 34-win and 6-loss Cavaliers. The Cavaliers suffered a crushing defeat to the Thunder in their last game and were eager to make a strong comeback today. However, they were without Mobley and Okoro, two key players, significantly reducing their combat effectiveness. The Timberwolves were playing back-to-back games, having defeated the Knicks the day before, so they were not as physically fit as the Cavaliers. Additionally, DiVincenzo was absent, with both teams experiencing a loss in strength. Who would win this battle? The Timberwolves' starting lineup was Conley, Edwards, McDaniels, Randle, and Gobert, while the Cavaliers' starting lineup was Garland, Mitchell, LeVert, Wade, and Allen. In the first quarter, Mitchell scored a layup, followed by Edwards and Conley hitting two consecutive three-pointers, giving the Timberwolves a 6-2 lead. Mitchell and Allen also scored, to which McDaniels and Gobert responded, making it 10-6 for the Timberwolves. Garland made a floater, but Edwards and Conley added five points, extending the Timberwolves' lead to seven points, forcing a timeout. After the pause, Wade and Mitchell scored, while Randle and Edwards responded, keeping the gap at seven points. Garland hit a three-pointer and Allen made a layup, but Reid hit two three-pointers and Edwards added another three, putting the Timberwolves up by 11 points. Jerome, Niang, and Mitchell then went on an 8-0 run to reduce the deficit to three points. Gobert made one of two free throws, but Wade hit a three-pointer, narrowing the gap to one point. Reid made a…