NBA regular season, a focal matchup, the Warriors battle against the Timberwolves! Both teams have been performing poorly recently, far from meeting everyone's expectations, disappointing. In this game, two struggling teams meet, both wanting to secure a victory against each other to boost morale. With Green absent, the Warriors' interior is even worse off; if they can't explode with three-point shooting, it will be difficult to win. The Timberwolves have a high probability of winning, playing to their advantage under the basket and restricting their opponents' perimeter play, making victory inevitable. Warriors starting lineup: Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Santos, Davis; Timberwolves starting lineup: Edwards, DiVincenzo, McDaniels, Randle, Gobert. Both sides started by missing shots for a minute, with Wiggins scoring the first points of the game. Schroder stole the ball, and Santos hit a three-pointer. The Timberwolves continued to miss shots and lose rebounds, with Schroder hitting another three-pointer, giving the Warriors an 8-0 lead. McKeon's strong shot missed, and neither Edwards nor Randle could score, but Curry hit a three-pointer, followed by two points from Santos, extending the lead to 13-0. DiVincenzo finally broke the scoring drought with a putback, but then the scoring stopped again, with the Warriors also experiencing a scoring drought. Hield broke the deadlock with a mid-range shot, Curry shot over Gobert, DiVincenzo made a layup, and Gobert made one of two free throws. Conley's three-pointer also missed, Moody missed an open three-pointer, Hield made consecutive steals and three-pointers, and Curry continued his scoring spree, bringing the lead to 21 points. Reed finally hit a three-pointer,…

On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the 21-win and 18-loss Timberwolves hosted the 19-win and 20-loss Warriors. The Warriors had lost four of their last five games and desperately needed a win. Although the Timberwolves are a strong team, the Warriors have had success against them this season. This was the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Warriors leading 2-1 in previous matchups. Could the Warriors defeat the Timberwolves again today? The Warriors were without Kuminga and Green, starting with Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Santos, and Davis. The Timberwolves started with Edwards, Diwenqinzo, Maidan, Randle, and Gobert. In the first quarter, Wiggins, Santos, and Schroder scored 8-0. After a timeout, Curry and Santos added another 5 points, giving the Warriors a 13-0 lead. Diwenqinzo scored 4 points, followed by Hield and Curry adding 5 more points, extending the lead to 14 points. Gobert made free throws, Looney made a layup, and Curry and Hield hit three-pointers, increasing the lead to 21 points. Reed hit a three-pointer, but Curry responded with another three-pointer, keeping the lead at 21 points. Edwards made a mid-range shot, while Schroder hit a three-pointer and Davis made an alley-oop, extending the lead to 24 points. Randle made a layup, ending the first quarter with the Warriors leading 34-12. In the second quarter, Edwards hit two consecutive three-pointers, reducing the gap to 16 points. After a timeout, Wiggins scored 4 points, while Diwenqinzo, Randle, and Reed tried to close the gap, leaving it at 13 points. Davis and Little Payton extended the lead to…

On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the 76ers with a record of 15 wins and 23 losses faced the Knicks with a record of 26 wins and 15 losses at home. The 76ers were playing back-to-back games (they lost to the Thunder the previous day), but Maxi and George did not participate in yesterday's game, so their physical condition was not an issue. On the 76ers side, Embiid, Martin, and Drummond continued to be absent, with the starting lineup being Maxi + Gordon + George + Oubre + Yabusele. On the Knicks side, Towns was absent, with the starting lineup being Brunson + Bridges + Hart + OG + Sims. In the first quarter, Bridges and OG scored three-pointers, giving the Knicks a 6-0 lead. Oubre made a 2+1 play, and Hart made a putback, putting the Knicks up by 5 points. Yabusele made a layup, and Bridges, Brunson, and Sims responded, increasing the lead to 9 points. George scored 6 consecutive points, but Brunson and Bridges responded, keeping the lead at 9 points. Dotting made a floater, and Brunson responded with a three-pointer, extending the lead to 10 points. George and Yabusele reduced the deficit to 4 points, but Brunson and McBride extended it back to 11 points. Conciel made a layup, and the first quarter ended with the Knicks leading 30-21. In the second quarter, Achiuwa made a layup, giving the Knicks an 11-point lead. Maxi and Bona scored for the 76ers, but Payne, Hart, and Bridges responded strongly, increasing the lead to 16 points. Gordon and Maxi…

Matthews hits 5 of 8 three-pointers to assist the Rockets, Booker scores 35 points in vain, Fox shoots 1 of 6 in the final quarter Shepherd was named the Development League Player of the Week with an average of 30 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 8 assists per game, but he couldn't make it into the rotation at the Rockets, so Udoka had to bench him for the sake of performance. The competition in the East is far less intense than in the West, and Sahl has plenty of opportunities with the Wizards, while Lisha Xie started for the Hawks. Lisha Xie played 17 minutes against the Suns, scoring only 2 points and committing 4 fouls, shooting 1 of 5 from the field with a plus-minus of -11, but the Hawks still won in the end. Due to the draft pick, many Rockets fans pay attention to the Suns' games. In this game, Trae Young scored 43 points, Okongwu 22 points and 21 rebounds, they were all big contributors to the victory. Former Houston player Matthews scored 19 points, hitting 5 of 8 three-pointers, with a plus-minus of +18, the highest on the team, and he assisted the Rockets. Born in 1996 and standing at 1.98 meters tall, Garrison Matthews once played for the Rockets and became a starter, starting 33 times. Later, the Rockets wanted to make room for young players, so Stone sent away Matthews. Matthews was not initially valued by the Hawks, but last season his three-point shooting percentage reached a career-high of 45.6%. This season, Matthews' playing…

Translation of the content: In the NBA league, where competition is almost cruelly fierce, every star faces a significant gamble when making transfer choices. They are betting either on reaching new heights in their careers or falling into an uncertain future. Since the start of this season, the situation with the Philadelphia 76ers has been chaotic. Despite having a luxurious lineup with three giants, their record has been poor, with only 14 wins and 20 losses. Their ranking in the Eastern Conference is far behind, and they haven't even touched the edge of the play-in tournament. In just a year, George's statistics and shooting percentage have plummeted like a roller coaster, creating a huge gap that is truly perplexing. After careful consideration, it seems there is only one plausible explanation: James Harden has a considerable enhancing effect on George. Looking at the current situation, Powell's statistics and shooting percentage while playing alongside Harden are similar to George's last season. This raises the question: Does Harden have an inherent ability to magically enhance the performance of frontline players? Take the recent game against the Suns as an example; George shot only 5 out of 18, with his poor form clearly visible. This season, George has had six games with a shooting percentage below 30%, which would have been unimaginable in the past. Looking back at last season, George played 74 games for the Clippers, with only nine games where his shooting percentage was below 30%. Comparatively, it becomes increasingly evident that George's statistics have declined since leaving Harden. During his time…

In this intense basketball game, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets' starting lineup was affected by injuries to Smith and Ison, with VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Thompson, and Shen Jing stepping up to form the starting lineup. They stood on the sidelines, their faces serious and determined, their eyes filled with a burning desire to protect their home court glory. On the Lakers' side, Vincent was unable to play, but Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis entered the starting lineup with high spirits, eager to complete a difficult challenge and snatch victory from their opponents. The game started with a bang, as Thompson led the charge for the Rockets, completing an alley-oop dunk and quickly adding to their lead. The Lakers, not willing to be outdone, responded with a strong counterattack led by Reeves and Hachimura. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads and showcasing impressive plays. In the second quarter, the Lakers' offense stalled, allowing Thompson to capitalize on the opportunity and extend the Rockets' lead. Despite some missed free throws, Thompson's rebounding and scoring helped maintain the momentum. The half ended with the Rockets leading 67-49, with Jalen Green contributing 18 points and Thompson adding 15 points and 9 rebounds. The third quarter saw the Lakers making a comeback, with James and Reeves leading the charge. However, the Rockets managed to hold onto their lead, with Jalen Green and Thompson continuing to perform at a high level. The quarter ended with the Rockets still in the lead, 91-89,…

The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 128-108, with Jalen Green scoring an impressive 34 points and 5 assists in just 29 minutes. He helped the Rockets secure their victory by the end of the third quarter. Despite the absence of Jokic and Gordon from the Nuggets, they still had Westbrook, Porter, and Murray forming a formidable trio. However, the Rockets managed to dominate the game, demonstrating their strength. The Rockets' record is now on the verge of surpassing the Boston Celtics, placing them third in the league, with only a 0.5-game difference separating them from the Celtics. Up next, the Rockets will continue their road trip against the Sacramento Kings and the Portland Trail Blazers. There is a possibility that Ison could return to the lineup, which would be a significant boost for the team. With Amen Thompson already starting, White Magic has taken over Amen's previous rotation time. Ison's playing time was previously allocated to Jeff Green, but once Ison returns, it is expected that Jeff Green will struggle to find playing time. This means that with Ison back, the Rockets will become even stronger on both offense and defense, making them more formidable. Additionally, there has been a sudden explosion in Jalen Green's performance. Since entering the year 2025, Jalen Green has been averaging an impressive 30.6 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 52%, a three-point shooting percentage of 48%, and a free-throw percentage of 94%. These statistics place him at the level of the exclusive 180 Club. It's hard to predict Green's performance sometimes;…

Luka Doncic, the talented young player, had to take a long break due to an unfortunate injury, which undoubtedly posed a significant challenge to his career. However, at this time, the Mavericks offered him a four-year contract worth as much as $190 million in advance renewal. This should have been a delightful gift, but unexpectedly it triggered Luka's dissatisfaction and anger. In his view, as the future face of the league, he possesses immeasurable potential and value, yet the contract seemed to overlook his strength and status, filled with contempt and insult. Therefore, Luka tore up the so-called "humiliating contract" without hesitation in front of the management, expressing his determination and attitude of rather dying than yielding. According to informed media reports, Luka has long had his heart set on a new team - the Suns. It is reported that the owner of the Suns has shown a strong interest in him and promised that if Luka is willing to join, they will provide him with a more generous and attractive contract: five years with a total value of up to $320 million. Such a top salary treatment is undoubtedly full recognition and affirmation of Luka's strength and status, making him look forward to and dream about joining the Suns. More importantly, Luka is very excited about the possibility of teaming up with Kevin Durant. He believes that both he and Durant are top stars in the league, possessing excellent basketball skills and leadership. If they can work together, they will surely produce a chemical reaction, jointly writing a new…

NBA rookies, generally speaking, the talent and potential of the number one pick are undoubtedly the most prominent. The top 15 picks in the draft are known as lottery picks, and they are all young players with relatively high talent. Newcomers after the 20th pick may have very average talent and strength, and it is quite difficult for them to become core rotation players. How did he, a low pick, go from being a bench player during garbage time to becoming the team leader? 43+3+3! An unassuming 27th pick who went from being a substitute to becoming the team leader, while the number one pick gave up on himself. In the 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunningham was selected as the first overall pick, the Rockets chose Jalen Green as the second overall pick, and the Cavaliers selected Evan Mobley as the third overall pick. The Raptors' fourth pick was Scottie Barnes, the Magic's fifth pick was Jalen Suggs, the sixth pick was Josh Giddey, the seventh pick was Jonathan Kuminga, and the eighth pick was Franz Wagner. At the time, everyone said that the 2021 class was a weak draft year, but the top 8 picks had very good talent and strength, and basically none of them were busts; this class of rookies was still very high quality. Recently, Jalen Green of the Rockets has been continuously breaking out, scoring 42 points against the Grizzlies, which was very sharp. According to American media NBA data experts, Jalen Green and Cam Thomas have each scored 40+ points nine times in their…

NBA regular season, a focus matchup, the Lakers battle the Heat! Led by James and Brow, the Lakers face off against the Heat without Butler, with no reason to lose, they must win, especially at home. The Heat have foreign players, the situation is not good, but the team will never tank. Adebayo's return gives the team a chance to pull off an upset. In the first quarter, both sides engage in an offensive battle with no defense. Si Luo and Davis have hot shooting hands, both scoring in double figures, leading their teams to a high-scoring 38-34, with the Heat leading by 4 points. In the second quarter, after adjustments, both sides' offensive efficiency drops, with many fouls and turnovers, but they just can't score. Wei Er dunks with both hands, and the Heat lead 47-39, forcing a timeout from the Lakers. Reeves misses a jumper, Jovic hits a three-pointer, and the lead extends to double digits. Hachimura has consecutive troubles, while Wei Er responds strongly. Christie misses a corner three-pointer, Vincent makes up with a three-pointer, Adebayo misses a three-pointer, Davis turns over, Adebayo shoots free throws, Hachimura misses a three-pointer, Jovic turns over, Reeves scores three points, Si Luo breaks fast, James' three-pointer bounces out, Si Luo counters with a three-pointer, and the Heat lead 61-48, forcing another timeout from the Lakers. The Lakers really have no defense, and their three-point shooting is not good, how can they catch up? Vincent misses a three-pointer from the top of the arc, Harkless misses an open three-pointer from the…