On January 19, 2025, Beijing time, the 20-win and 20-loss Warriors faced the 6-win and 33-loss Wizards at home. This was a must-win game for the Warriors. The Warriors' Green returned from injury, while Kuminga and Bojia were absent. The starting lineup for the Warriors was Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Green, and Davis, while the Wizards started with Poole, Carleton, Culibali, Kuzma, and Sar. How would Poole perform against his former team? In the first quarter, Wiggins scored a layup and Schroder hit a three-pointer, to which Poole responded with five consecutive points, making it 5-5. Green left the court due to leg tension. Schroder and Wiggins scored another five points, putting the Warriors ahead 10-5. However, Culibali, Carleton, and Sar tied the score. Looney scored four points, but Poole and Kispert added six points, giving the Wizards a two-point lead. After a timeout, Curry hit a three-pointer, but George and Kispert responded with threes of their own, extending the Wizards' lead to five points. Wiggins, Hield, and Moody also scored, but Culibali hit two more threes in response. At the end of the first quarter, the Wizards led 29-25. In the second quarter, George hit a three-pointer and Kuzma made two free throws, giving the Wizards a nine-point lead. Curry scored five points and Payton hit a three-pointer, reducing the gap to one point. After another timeout, Valan made a hook shot, while Wiggins and Hield scored five points, allowing the Warriors to take a two-point lead. Kispert and Poole scored for the Wizards, to which Davis and Wiggins responded,…

Durant: Only four super scorers in the 21st century, Curry and Harden are not qualified! Throughout the long history of the NBA, many outstanding super scorers have emerged, from Chamberlain to Jordan, from the "Big Four Guards" to today's James, Durant, Harden, etc. These players have not only conquered countless fans with their top-notch offensive abilities but also made the NBA the most watched sports event. Recently, Durant shared his list of the strongest scorers in the 21st century during an interview, which has sparked widespread attention and discussion. Surprisingly, superstars like Curry, Harden, and Irving, who are famous for scoring, did not appear on Durant's list. So, who are the super scorers in Durant's mind? Let's take a look. Kobe Kobe is hailed as the player closest to Jordan. His style is elegant and spectacular. In terms of scoring, Kobe is also one of the strongest in history. He once set records such as 81 points in a single game, 62 points in three quarters, and four consecutive games with 50+. At critical moments, Kobe is also the most reliable choice, having performed countless solo-saving buzzer-beaters throughout his career. McGrady At his peak, McGrady was undoubtedly one of the top scorers in the league. His pull-up jumper was almost unsolvable back then, and the "35 seconds, 13 points" feat is well-known. He also won the scoring title for two consecutive years. It's worth noting that Durant's draft template was McGrady, and he has openly said that many of his techniques were learned from McGrady. Durant Durant putting himself on…

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards at home with a score of 122-114, securing their second consecutive victory. With a current record of 21 wins and 20 losses, they are ranked 10th in the Western Conference, tied with the 11th-ranked Phoenix Suns. Both teams have faced challenges this year, with Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry experiencing difficulties. Initially, both teams were among the top contenders in the West, but they have since fallen behind. The Suns' problem lies in Bradley Beal taking up too much space, making the team top-heavy. However, the Suns have recently decided to go all-in, planning to trade Beal and their remaining first-round pick for Jimmy Butler. The Suns aim to form a starting lineup featuring Chris Paul as point guard, Devin Booker as shooting guard, Jimmy Butler as small forward, Kevin Durant as power forward, and Deandre Ayton as center. They only need to replace Beal with Butler to make one final push, considering they have already spent 188milliononluxurytaxthisseason,totaling188 million on luxury tax this season, totaling 188milliononluxurytaxthisseason,totaling400 million in expenses. The Suns' spending ability surpasses even the Warriors, who have won several championships, while the Suns remain in the play-in tournament. Unfortunately, they have exhausted their draft picks, leaving the owner with no choice but to continue gambling, as tanking would be useless. Compared to the Suns, the Warriors' situation is slightly better, but their fate seems to be sealed. There are likely only two outcomes: either they fail to qualify for the play-in tournament or they make it to the playoffs only…

According to Law Murray, a Clippers reporter, head coach Tyronn Lue is gradually increasing Kawhi Leonard's playing time, with the expectation that the latter will have his playing time restrictions lifted in February. This is undoubtedly good news for the Clippers. The departure of Paul George has not affected the overall combat effectiveness of the Clippers. James Harden's solo leadership has been remarkable, and Powell and Zubac have taken on more responsibilities. The Clippers have worked hard as a team to minimize the impact of Leonard's absence. With the regular season nearing its halfway point, the Clippers' ranking remains at fifth in the West, which continues to give hope to Los Angeles fans for this tenacious team. Recently, American media "NBA Analysis Network" suggested that the Clippers management should target experienced veteran Jeff Green for recruitment. The Rockets have many available players at the forward position this season, even with injuries to Jalen Green and Tari Eason, Jeff Green has not had many opportunities to showcase his skills. The media provided a three-team trade offer to the Clippers and Rockets, with the Mavericks participating as a third party. If negotiations go smoothly, PJ Tucker will join Dallas to support the Eastern European duo. The specific trade plan is as follows: The Clippers send PJ Tucker + a 2031 second-round pick to receive Jeff Green. The Mavericks send Maxi Kleber + a 2030 second-round pick to receive PJ Tucker. The Rockets send Jeff Green to receive Maxi Kleber + a 2030 second-round pick from the Mavericks + a 2031 second-round pick…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues to progress. As the schedule deepens, the rankings on the Eastern and Western Conference standings have gradually stabilized, and the playoff situation is basically clear. However, compared to the Cavaliers and Thunder leading the entire league, teams like the Celtics, Knicks, Grizzlies, and Rockets following closely behind, the 76ers, who spent a whopping $700 million last offseason to create a luxurious trio of superstars, not only failed to perform at the level expected of a championship contender this season, but instead fell to the bottom of the league at the start of the season, currently ranking fifth from the bottom in the East and failing to even make it into the play-in tournament. In fact, as a frequent participant in the Eastern Conference playoffs over the past few years, the 76ers' level is far from what it is now, especially after absorbing the top-level 3D George, who excels in both offense and defense, during the offseason, along with tough players like Oubre, the 76ers' paper strength is enough to compete with the Celtics. However, no one could have anticipated that after signing a max contract with the 76ers during the offseason, George and Embiid began to stagger their appearances, starting from the preseason, they began to take turns nursing injuries, playing intermittently without regard for the team, and even Embiid was once forced to withdraw from the selection for this season's regular-season awards due to attendance issues. However, Embiid himself doesn't seem to care about this. He even openly stated…

The NBA season is already halfway through, and recently ESPN journalists have commented on the most impressive players in the first half of the season, listing eight players. Most of them are young people under 30 years old. Harden is the only player over 30 among them; he is currently 35 years old and tops the league, with no veteran able to match his influence in the first half of the season. The other seven are Towns, CC Cunningham, Wembanyama, Daniels, Ball, the Nets' Johnson, and the Clippers' Powell. Powell also shines brightly in Harden's system. Because Harden can attract defensive resources to swarm around Powell, Powell has played the most efficient and outstanding game of his career this season. According to statistics, when Harden is unable to play, Powell's data and shooting percentage experience a cliff-like decline. Many people say that Harden is not the core of the Clippers because of his low shooting percentage and the fact that Powell and Zubac have thick legs, but the fact is that Harden is the leader. When ESPN praised Harden as the most impressive player in the first half of the season, renowned journalist Tim Bontemps also evaluated him. Bontemps believes that Harden's performance in the first half of this year is the reason why the Clippers can rank fifth in the West. Bontemps also compares Philadelphia and the Clippers. George, who earns 50millionayear,lefttheClippers,whileHardenrenewedhiscontractfor50 million a year, left the Clippers, while Harden renewed his contract for 50millionayear,lefttheClippers,whileHardenrenewedhiscontractfor70 million over two years. However, the results of the two teams are different; Philadelphia's…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Warriors defeat the Wizards at home, sending them to a ninth consecutive loss. However, the Warriors suffered two key injuries during the game, with Draymond Green leaving after only three minutes due to injury and Stephen Curry's right ankle being stepped on by Poole, causing him to painfully exit the game early. The Warriors managed to overturn the game against the Wizards at home, with Wiggins scoring 31 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, providing 4 assists, blocking 2 shots, and stealing 1 ball, leading the team to victory in an impressive performance; however, their win was overshadowed by a series of injuries. In the first quarter, Draymond Green suddenly left the court due to tension in his left calf and had to withdraw from the game after just three minutes upon his return. In the crucial moments of the fourth quarter, Curry blocked Poole on defense but was then stepped on by Poole as he fell, causing Curry to roll in pain and limp off the court, ultimately leaving the game early. After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stated that Curry claimed his ankle sprain was not serious, and Green will undergo an MRI tomorrow. Both players have now been placed on the daily observation list. Curry commented on his ankle injury, saying, "I feel good, see you next Tuesday." Currently, the Warriors are plagued with injuries, with Kuminga recovering from an injury, Green returning only to play for three minutes before getting injured again, potentially missing some…

This season, the Phoenix Suns have been in a state of turmoil. Due to unsatisfactory team performance, the Suns are attempting trades from various angles. On one hand, they hope to get rid of Beal's super contract; on the other hand, they also plan to trade away center Nurkic. However, for the Suns, trading Beal is quite challenging due to the massive amount of his contract and his trade veto power, making it not an easy task to complete the trade. Compared to the past, the Suns' urgent need for a center has reached an unprecedented level. Since Nurkic was benched, the Suns' frontline has become increasingly weak. Plumlee's subpar performance this season has left the Suns' interior virtually non-existent in many games. Taking the recent loss to the Hawks as an example, young Hawks center Okongwu scored 22 points and 21 rebounds, highlighting the Suns' poor frontline performance. On January 16th, Beijing time, the Suns successfully completed a highly anticipated trade. According to Shams, sources revealed that the Hornets sent Richards and a second-round pick to the Suns, in exchange for Okeke and three second-round picks from the Suns. The sources also pointed out that the Suns provided their own 2031 second-round pick, plus two second-round picks from the Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, in return for a 2025 second-round pick. Richards, standing at 2.13 meters tall and weighing 111 kilograms, plays as a center for the team. This season, he played 21 games for the Hornets, averaging 20.9 minutes per game, scoring 8.9 points, grabbing 7.5 rebounds, assisting…

Translation of the article content into English: In the fiercely competitive arena of the CBA 2024-25 season, with the schedule quietly reaching its halfway point, teams have gone through multiple rounds of fierce battles, and the recruitment work has basically settled. Although some teams are still making minor adjustments, the overall pattern has already begun to take shape. At this moment, the CBA rankings are like a mirror, clearly reflecting the true state of each team. Previously, there were shocking upsets on the court, with Liaoning team suffering a penalty shootout defeat by Qingdao team, and Xinjiang team unexpectedly losing to Tongxi, which led to new changes in the rankings. Let us delve deeper into the mysteries behind these results. Among many teams, Guangsha men's basketball team's performance can be called a model of stability. With an impressive record of 25 wins and 4 losses, they firmly occupy the top spot. Their rhythm control on the court is like a precise clock, with each transition from offense to defense being just right. If they can continue to maintain such a good momentum, the trophy for the regular season championship seems to be beckoning to them. However, just as there is always shadow behind the sun, Guangsha men's basketball team also faces an issue that cannot be ignored - the risk of injury. Two core players of the team, Hu Jinqiu and Sun Minghui, have been plagued by injuries frequently in previous years, as if shrouded by the gloom of injuries, becoming known as "glass men" in the eyes of many.…

Today's NBA games were numerous, and the performances of many star players were commendable, including Booker, Durant, Trae Young, Poole, Mitchell, Jalen Green, Wiggins, and others, all of whom had impressive stats. However, if we were to select today's best player, there would be no suspense. Let's take a look at the specifics together! Mitchell's Form Returns In recent games, Mitchell has been in poor form, but he showed significant improvement today against the Timberwolves. In the first quarter, he made 3 of 6 shots, including 1 of 3 from three-point range and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line, scoring 10 points with 4 rebounds and 1 assist. In the second quarter, he scored another 12 points, making 8 of 14 shots in the first half, 3 of 7 from three-point range, and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line, totaling 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists. In the second half, Mitchell's scoring decreased, but his teammates stepped up, and they extended the lead in the third quarter. In the final moments of the fourth quarter, when the Timberwolves launched a comeback, Mitchell came through with crucial 7 points to secure the victory. In this game, he played for 33 minutes and 30 seconds, shooting 12 of 27, including 4 of 15 from three-point range and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line, finishing with 36 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 steal, with a +10 plus-minus rating. Booker Scores 23 Points in the First Half The Suns narrowly defeated the Pistons on the road, with Booker…