This match between Beijing and Zhejiang has truly evoked a myriad of emotions. Zhou Qi, once a formidable player for Guangdong, now seems to have become an "outsider" in the Beijing team. In the crucial battle against Zhejiang, fans were eagerly anticipating Zhou Qi's participation, but he was absent due to a fever and cold. Recall that in the first round, when Zhou Qi was on the court, Beijing easily defeated Zhejiang; however, in the second game without him, Beijing suffered defeat. After the match, Zhou Qi was busy visiting various stores, seemingly not too concerned about the outcome of the game. Looking at Xu Jie, this young star is becoming more and more brilliant. Not only has he successfully endorsed a small car, but he is also enthusiastic about public welfare, which is truly heartwarming. Even more impressive, he has received praise from FIBA, and the name Xu Zhongfeng is becoming increasingly renowned. In contrast, Zhou Qi's absence and leisurely post-game demeanor do leave a bitter taste in one's mouth. Honestly, after watching this match, it feels quite uncomfortable. As a member of the team, Zhou Qi should step up during critical moments and contribute to the team. However, he chose to be absent, which is somewhat disappointing. On the other hand, Xu Jie, with both his skills and character, earns a thumbs-up. It is hoped that Zhou Qi can reflect deeply. As a professional player, he should always prioritize the interests of the team over personal gain. After all, basketball is a team sport, and only by standing…

Overnight! Suns Complete 4-for-2 Trade, Thunder Hit Hard, Rockets Interested in Booker and Fox The Phoenix Suns have completed a 4-for-2 trade with the Charlotte Hornets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Suns sent out Okeke and three second-round picks to the Hornets in exchange for Richards and one second-round pick. The second-round picks sent by the Suns are from the years 2031 (from the Suns), 2026 (from the Nuggets), and another from 2031 (from the Nuggets). In return, they received the Hornets' 2025 second-round pick. Richards, who is currently 27 years old, stands at 2.13 meters tall and weighs 111 kilograms, playing as a center on the court. This season, he has averaged 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. According to statistics, Richards has had a shooting percentage of 65% over the past four seasons, ranking fifth in the NBA during that period (with at least 800 attempts). He could be considered the big center that the Suns have been longing for. John Gambadoro, a Suns reporter, reported that once Richards adapts to the team, he is expected to become the starting center for the Suns. After much anticipation, the Suns have finally completed the trade to successfully bring in the big center Richards, and it is hoped that this trade will help them overcome their difficulties and get back on track! The Oklahoma City Thunder has suffered another blow. The team announced that their center, Hartenstein, has suffered a left soleus muscle strain and is expected to undergo another injury assessment in about…

The Houston Rockets have secured their 27th victory of the season, with Jalen Green scoring 34 points to outshine Jamal Murray. White Magic contributed 16 points and played with great enthusiasm, while Shepard went 0-for-3 in his performance. Prior to this, there were expectations that Ison could secure a $30 million annual salary extension contract from the Rockets based on his previous form. However, his current situation is uncertain. Coach Udoka has been saying that Ison is close to returning, but the tough player has been continuously absent. Udoka mentioned that Ison still has a chance to return during this road trip, but his condition does not seem promising at the moment. Jalen Green has been in excellent form recently. In an interview, he stated that maintaining his aggressiveness and continuing his current state are crucial, emphasizing the importance of staying engaged with the team. He acknowledged that when his offense is not smooth and shots keep missing, he tends to lose focus and not fully commit to the game. Therefore, he must find ways to stay involved and maintain his participation. According to statistics from American media, since entering 2025, Jalen Green's number of attempts has increased by 29%, while VanVleet's attempts have decreased by 30%, and Alperen Sengun's attempts have increased by 15%. Jeff Green returned to his old stomping grounds, having only played 11 games this season, with Udoka giving him opportunities. The Nuggets were playing back-to-back games without Jokic and Gordon, theoretically providing a good opportunity for Alperen Sengun to showcase his skills. In the end,…

The Rockets' character has improved, and in the third quarter, their rhythm of advancing and the lucky three-point shots might have really given them momentum against a different opponent. However, the Rockets responded every time, firmly holding down the Nuggets. With Green's current form and the return of Little Jason at full strength, it's hard to imagine what a complete Rockets team would look like. It's really something to look forward to! Green needs a lot of shooting opportunities to bring back his shooting percentage. He is the fastest scorer on the Rockets, and this type of player needs a lot of shots to gradually improve his shooting percentage. Even if Green has an average first half, he can bounce back in the second half! During the 11-game winning streak last March, without Shenjing as the first core, Green faced a significant increase in defensive attention. Then, in several games, he struggled in the first half but scored over 10 points in the third and fourth quarters, widening the gap or overtaking the score, and his shooting percentage also went up. During the 11-game winning streak, Green averaged a top-level shooting percentage of 48% + 42%. This type of ball-handling offensive player needs to hold the ball more to maintain his touch and offensive rhythm while combining with off-ball positioning tactics to keep him moving, making him almost invincible, similar to the perfect display of Green's talent on the offensive end against the Grizzlies on January 14! Now that Green and Amen are playing better and better, it may be…

In the current NBA league, it is particularly difficult for a team to successfully defend their championship title. The Boston Celtics managed to win the championship last year, but this year they face significant challenges in attempting to repeat their success and claim another title. The Celtics boast an impressive core lineup that is considered the most perfect in the league: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White form a formidable quintet, supported by players like Payton Pritchard, Al Horford, and Sam Hauser. However, even with such a strong roster, the Celtics have occasionally suffered unexpected losses to weaker teams, causing a major upset in the league's dynamics. The Celtics have a record of 28 wins and 12 losses, placing them second in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have a record of 10 wins and 31 losses, ranking 13th in the East and third from the bottom in their division. Despite the clear advantage in terms of roster strength, the Raptors managed to pull off a surprising victory against the defending champions, the Celtics. In the final quarter of their recent match, the Celtics experienced a nearly four-minute scoring drought, while the Raptors sealed the game with a decisive 14-2 run. This unexpected defeat has left many fans and analysts puzzled, as even the Celtics' head coach, Ime Udoka, has been unable to pinpoint the cause. According to official reports from ESPN experts, the Celtics have won only two out of their last five games, with three losses featuring…

In the fierce battles of the CBA regular season, Beijing Men's Basketball Team recently suffered an unprecedented crushing defeat, losing by a margin of 27 points to Beikong Men's Basketball Team. This loss not only shocked fans but also put the team in a severe ranking crisis. The absence of key players such as Zhou Qi, Zeng Fanbo, and Chen Yingjun greatly reduced Beijing's overall strength, while Beikong seized the opportunity to set the score at 129-102, inflicting a painful defeat on their opponents. This season, Beijing Men's Basketball Team has made significant investments in recruitment, but their record has yet to meet expectations. The loss in this Beijing derby further dropped the team's ranking to ninth place, with the danger of falling out of the top eight becoming increasingly serious. In the competitive CBA league, if Beijing wants to return to the peak, they must quickly adjust their state and make up for the shortcomings caused by the absence of core players. At the same time, the competition on the CBA leaderboard is becoming more intense. Guangsha Men's Basketball Team leads the leaderboard with stable performance, while Shanxi, Liaoning, Shandong, and Zhejiang teams follow closely behind with equal points, forming the second group. Beijing's consecutive losses have given teams like Xinjiang and Qingdao the chance to surpass them, and the CBA ranking landscape is undergoing subtle changes. The crushing defeat in the Beijing derby has placed immense pressure on Beijing Men's Basketball Team. How to stop the downward trend in the upcoming games has become an urgent problem for…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the Knicks visited the 76ers. Both teams had star players missing this game. Towns sat out due to a finger injury, and Embiid continued to be sidelined. George and Maxi returned to action. At the start of the game, the Knicks took control as visitors, with their three-point shooting on fire, while the 76ers struggled to catch up. The first half ended with the 76ers trailing 47-60, 13 points behind. In the second half, the 76ers, playing at home, showed signs of recovery on the offensive end. George scored 11 points in a single quarter, and Maxi added 13 points. The role players also performed well, with Jeff Doughty hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer. The two teams fought to an 85-85 draw heading into the final quarter. In the decisive fourth quarter, the Knicks scored seven consecutive points to take the lead, and the 76ers continued to fight back fiercely. Role player Edwards hit two three-pointers and scored 8 points in the quarter, helping the 76ers maintain the suspense of the game. In the crucial moments, Maxi stepped up, first completing a difficult 2+1 play, and then scoring a layup on the last attack to level the score. Anunoby missed a three-pointer, and the game went into overtime. In overtime, Brunson dominated the game, scoring a three-pointer and five free throws to help his team establish a lead. At this point, Maxi and George were unable to score, and the 76ers eventually lost 119-125 at home to the Knicks, failing to stage a comeback. Knicks Player…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus battle between the East and West, with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Miami Heat. This is the second matchup between the two teams this season. In the previous encounter, the Heat defeated the Lakers by a huge margin of 41 points, which was also the worst defeat for the Lakers so far. Obviously, the Lakers have had a strange circle this season. After playing a few good games, they started to refresh their lower limits, suffering unexpected defeats one after another. In recent games, they not only lost to the Mavericks without Doncic but were also beaten by the Spurs in a single quarter, making their defense seem to disappear in an instant, causing sighs. As a result, the Lakers currently have a record of only 20 wins and 17 losses, suffering a three-game losing streak and falling to seventh place in the Western Conference. It should be noted that in the previous two years, the Lakers lost by more than 20 points in a total of six regular-season games, but this season, they have already lost seven times, which is indeed a bit of a letdown. In response to this, James said in an interview with the media, "I think we should bring defensive intensity to our opponents, making it difficult for them to score; on the offensive end, we should share the ball more. When we have 20 or 30 assists and keep our turnovers low, we are hard to beat!" Before the…

Sleep tight, because when you wake up, it's another big win! That's right, this is the Rockets we know and love. After easily defeating the Nuggets, the Rockets have now won five consecutive games. What was supposed to be a tough stretch of games turned out to be a breeze for them. Under Udoka's guidance, these young players have become a force to be reckoned with, showing real potential for greatness. In the game against the Nuggets, the Rockets' star player Jalen Green continued his explosive form. He's been on fire recently, scoring an impressive 34 points in just three quarters. His shooting efficiency was impeccable: 10 out of 16 from the field, 6 out of 10 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 8 for 8 from the free-throw line. It's clear that he's playing at an incredibly high level. Besides Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun has also been delivering consistently. Since becoming a starter, the Rockets have gone 9-1, which speaks volumes about his impact. Sengun's defense has been particularly noteworthy, and there's a real chance he could make the All-Defensive Team this year. In the recent game, he had 11 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks. His performance has been nothing short of spectacular, especially considering his height of only 201 cm. The chemistry between Jalen Green and Sengun has been a joy to watch for Rockets fans, as they continue to push each other to new heights. However, it's not just these two who have been shining. Another player who has recently found his groove…

This season, Davis has averaged 3.5 assists from 51.5 passes per game. In terms of assists alone, he ranks ninth among big men. In fact, considering the 7+ assists he has recorded against teams like the Thunder, Kings, and Hawks, it is evident that Davis' playmaking ability has improved this season. Regarding Davis' playmaking, it is important to note: Firstly, efficiency. With an average of 51.5 passes per game, Davis has an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.83. Across the league, this surpasses most perimeter players, including Jaylen Brown (1.67) and Harden (1.66). Secondly, enhancement. This season, 13 Lakers players have received passes from Davis and taken shots, with only Russell, Vincent, and Milton shooting below 40%. To some extent, Davis' passes have an enhancing effect on his teammates' shooting. However, despite the improvements in playmaking compared to previous seasons, there is still a significant gap between Davis and players like Jokic and Sabonis. Of course, the Lakers do not position Davis as a facilitator-type center. What does Davis' improvement in playmaking mean for the Lakers? Firstly, after Russell's departure, Reeves has taken on the majority of the team's organizational responsibilities. Statistically speaking, in the last 7 games, he has averaged 75.2 passes per game, which is a new high in his NBA career and the first time exceeding 60+ passes. On a positive note, from the five games starting against the Warriors and ending against the Rockets, Reeves has recorded double-digit assists in four games, demonstrating his potential to become a dual-guard. Of course, as previously mentioned, given the upward trend…