Reversal! James 22+5+9, Herro 34+4+3, Vincent sets a record, the fifth place in the West changes hands On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the Lakers with a record of 20 wins and 17 losses faced the Heat with a record of 20 wins and 18 losses at home. The Lakers are currently on a three-game losing streak and urgently need to win. Today, facing the Heat without Butler, the Lakers must win. Can they do it? The Lakers' starting lineup is Reeves + Christie + Hachimura + James + Davis, while the Heat's starting lineup is Herro + Rozier + Harkless + Hayesmith + Adebayo. In the first quarter, Davis layup + Christie three-pointer, Herro three-pointer + Adebayo mid-range shot, both sides tied at 5-5. James made 1 of 2 free throws, Reeves made a 2+1, Rozier, Hayesmith, and Herro responded, and the Heat led 12-9. James, Hachimura, and Christie scored, Herro continued to score, and the Heat led by 2 points. Hachimura and Davis overtook by 2 points. After the timeout, Adebayo scored 5 consecutive points + Hayesmith layup, the Heat overtook by 5 points. Davis and Hachimura equalized the score difference, Harkless made a 2+1, Davis continued to score, and the Lakers led by 2 points. Burks, Herro, and Weir overtook by 4 points, and at the end of the first quarter, the Heat led 38-34. In the second quarter, James and Reeves scored, Jovic, Deng Luo, and Weir responded strongly, and the Heat led by 12 points. Hachimura, Vincent, and Reeves reduced the gap to 7 points,…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers defeating the Nets 126-67 at home! In the second and third quarters, the Clippers won by 23 points (37-14) and 28 points (44-16), respectively, securing a total advantage of 51 points early on and ending any suspense about the outcome of the game. Ultimately, the 59-point differential surpassed the previous record of a 54-point victory by the Celtics over the Raptors (125-71), making it the largest point differential in a game this season so far. This marks the top tragedy of the season! The Clippers have also set a new team record for the largest point differential in a win, previously held at 50 points. Before the game, the Clippers were ranked 6th in the West with a record of 21 wins and 17 losses, while the Nets were ranked 12th in the East with 14 wins and 26 losses, setting the stage for a mismatched battle. In the first quarter, Powell made a high pass, Claxton completed an alley-oop, Zaire-Williams broke through for a layup, Harden drove for a floater, Leonard hit consecutive jump shots, Terance Mann responded with a three-pointer, Harden completed a 2+1 play, and Terance Mann hit another three-pointer from outside the arc. The two teams traded blows, with the Clippers leading by as many as 7 points. Harden's career total points surpassed Dominique Wilkins to rank 15th in history, while the Nets closed out the quarter with a 7-0 run to tie the score at 21-21. From the second quarter onwards, the…

In the history of basketball development, the evolution of tactical concepts is always closely related to the characteristics of the players of the era. The ball-dominant core play, as a tactic that has received much attention in recent years, has become the offensive core of many NBA teams. However, this style of play carries both risks and opportunities, hiding deeper game philosophies and paths to success. The concept of the ball-dominant core can be simply understood as a player leading the majority of the team's offensive rounds, not only scoring but also organizing and scheduling their teammates' offense through ball control. In a narrow sense, modern basketball players like James Harden and Luka Doncic are representatives of this style; while in a broader sense, traditional point guards like Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, and Steve Nash were also typical examples of the ball-dominant core approach. However, throughout history, few players have won championships solely relying on the ball-dominant core style. This tactical system can produce dazzling performances in the regular season but often fails in the playoffs. Taking Jason Kidd as an example, he led his team to the finals twice during his peak period but never won a championship until the twilight of his career when he played a supporting role for the Dallas Mavericks. The core issue with the ball-dominant core style is the excessive concentration of ball possession. This is particularly evident in the experiences of James and Harden. For instance, in 2009, the Cavaliers were almost invincible in the regular season, but in an away game against…

A Crushing Victory by 59 Points! Harden Achieves 21+6+11+2 Scoring Milestone! Leonard Warms Up, Powell Dominates the Nets Today, the Clippers hosted the Nets at home, with the Clippers starting lineup featuring Jones, Leonard, Zubac, Powell, and Harden; while the Nets started with Zha Wei, Kloni, Claxton, Johnson, and Martin! In the first quarter, after both teams initially focused on the interior game to tie at 4-4, the Clippers began to exert themselves on both offense and defense with a 9-3 run, leading to a timeout after Harden completed a 2+1. Upon resuming play, Harden hit a three-pointer and then stole the ball for a behind-the-back assist to Xiaoqiong's alley-oop dunk, forcing another Nets timeout. After the timeout, Harden hit another three-pointer to surpass Wilkins, but the Clippers fell into a scoring drought at the end of the quarter, ending the first quarter tied at 21. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Leonard replaced Harden to lead the team, his offensive form warming up as he continuously scored through mid-range shots or free throws. After falling behind 27-29, the Clippers went on a 5-point run to pull ahead, prompting a Nets timeout. However, the timeout had little effect as Harden returned and led the Clippers on a 20-8 run to extend their lead to as much as 16 points. Claxton's layup finally stopped the bleeding. But Powell's three-pointer and Harden's layup further extended the lead. The Nets relied on free throws for points, and before halftime, Harden assisted Coffey's dunk, giving the Clippers a 58-35 lead heading into…

Foreign media reported that Kate was able to return to the public eye smoothly, and Charlotte's credit was the greatest. Why? It was because this princess always accompanied her mother, regardless of how the British royal family and William tried to persuade her, she remained unmoved and insisted on protecting her mother. In fact, it was indeed so, but she was not the biggest contributor. In fact, the biggest help came from her brother, Prince George. Without his decisive action and straightforwardness, the British royal family would not have compromised so quickly. On the contrary, if it weren't for him, Princess Kate might have been kept in seclusion, and it is uncertain whether she could have fully returned to the public eye even until today. The story between Rose and William is not a secret among the British nobility. According to reports from foreign tabloids, the two were photographed on Valentine's Day, while at that time, Kate was still diligently participating in public activities of the royal family, which was a severe blow to the face of this princess. Obviously, William was bewitched and no longer cared about Kate's face and status, continuing to indulge in an extramarital affair with Rose, causing Kate, who had loved William for more than 20 years, to completely lose heart. Of course, this was not Kate's most desperate moment. She did not expect that Rose had always coveted her position and wanted to become the stepmother of her children. Rose was not satisfied with the current situation, so at the coronation ceremony of Charles,…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the Lakers and the Heat played a regular season game. The Lakers did not perform well in the first half, trailing by 12 points at halftime. Fortunately, the Lakers started to exert themselves in the second half, suppressing their opponents through both offense and defense, allowing them to turn the situation around and ultimately win 117-108 against the Heat. The focus here is still on James. You should know that he didn't really explode in the first three quarters, but in the final moments, James managed to score 7 consecutive points, helping the team expand their lead. In the entire game, James shot 9 out of 15 for 22 points and 9 assists. As long as he maintains his full-power mode, his control over the game is indeed terrifying, as he can influence the situation and lead the team to victory all by himself. Of course, the main feature of this game for the Lakers was the collective effort, with many players proving themselves in this match. Especially for Rivers and Hachimura, who had previously been very inconsistent in their performance, Hachimura was able to have a big breakout in the key moments, and his rebounding protection was surprisingly good today, which allowed him to score 23 points and grab 8 rebounds. Rivers was also instrumental in revitalizing the team today, dishing out an impressive 14 assists throughout the game, and with a high shooting percentage, this is the kind of Rivers everyone hopes to see. Christie continued his perfect play. He scored a crucial…

If we were to ask fans to select the top five current NBA players, would a 40-year-old James appear in your answers? Don't rush to a conclusion just yet, as former NBA player Baron Davis has shared his thoughts on the matter. The former Warriors player with a beard similar to his own discussed his insights on the five best current players on the latest basketball podcast hosted by Draymond Green. In the announced results of this selection, James did not make the cut, while Harden ranked fifth. According to Baron Davis, in the current league, the list of the top five players does not include James. Even though he had experience playing for the Warriors, Curry was also not included in his top five list! If we consider the overall performance of the season, including leadership abilities and personal statistics, I personally believe that James, Durant, and Curry would indeed face some difficulties in ranking within the top 5. Of course, everyone can have their own differing opinions on this view. Looking at the Clippers' current performance, Harden can be considered to have returned once again, and even more brilliantly than before! With Harden selected in the fifth position, it's also worth noting his past experiences with Embiid at the Philadelphia 76ers, which led to a change in Harden's playing style, and this change has had an impact on the current Clippers. In the related rankings, Tatum is third, followed by Antetokounmpo in fourth place. Thirdly, let's talk about Jayson Tatum! Next up is Antetokounmpo, who successfully turned around…

The Clippers faced off against the Nets today, ultimately securing a significant victory at home with a score of 126-67. This win not only set a new franchise record for the largest point differential but also surpassed the previous record of a 58-point margin, with the Clippers leading by over 60 points at one point. In their previous game, the Clippers easily defeated the Heat, with Leonard delivering an average performance while Harden and Powell continued to carry the team. Facing the Nets, who are considered a tanking team, Harden showed no mercy against his former team, with both teams tied at 21-21 in the first quarter. Harden set a new career milestone, scoring 11 points in a single quarter to surpass Dominique Wilkins' career total of 26,668 points, moving up to 15th place in NBA history. His next target is Oscar Robertson's 26,710 points. After setting this new career high, the Clippers dominated the second quarter with an impressive scoreline. Both Harden and Leonard were on fire, with Powell and Jones also finding their rhythm, and Zubac dominating the paint. The Clippers completely overwhelmed the Nets on both ends of the court, outscoring them 37-14 in the quarter. At halftime, the Clippers led the Nets 58-35. Harden played 18 minutes, shooting 5 for 9 from the field and 2 for 4 from three-point range, accumulating 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. The second half started with expectations that the Nets might respond, but it turned into a one-sided slaughter. The Clippers opened the third quarter with a 29-3…

As one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, "Zen Master" Phil Jackson won 11 championship trophies during his coaching career and established the Bulls and Lakers dynasties, with disciples including legends like Jordan, Kobe, and O'Neal. So, if Zen Master were to assemble the strongest five-man lineup in history, what kind of team would he choose? In fact, regarding this question, Zen Master had given his answer in an interview program years ago. Now, let's take a look at who is on the old man's list. Point Guard: Magic Johnson Magic Johnson is hailed as the greatest point guard in history. He led the SHOWTIME basketball craze in the 80s. Although his career spanned only 13 short seasons, Magic led the Lakers to win 5 championships and was elected FMVP and MVP three times each. If it weren't for health issues that forced him into early retirement, his resume would undoubtedly be even more glorious. Shooting Guard: Jordan Jordan is not only the best player Zen Master has coached but also indisputably the greatest player in history. It's no exaggeration to say that Jordan almost dominated the 90s, leading his team to two three-peats, winning 6 FMVPs, 5 MVPs, 10 scoring titles, 3 steals titles, and 1 Defensive Player of the Year award. In terms of both ability and achievements, Jordan stands at the top. Small Forward: Bird Bird is considered the most outstanding white player in history, with comprehensive and exquisite skills, capable of both driving and shooting. In the 80s, he was known as the "Black and…

The Houston Rockets have achieved a four-game winning streak, with new stars exploding collectively, and Jalen Green and Amon Thompson setting records together. Last season, the Rockets ranked 11th in the Western Conference and were unable to participate in the playoffs. However, this season, they have consistently remained at the forefront of the Western Conference. After defeating the third-ranked Memphis Grizzlies again, the Rockets have solidified their position as second in the West, only behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading other teams by a wide margin. The Rockets' recent four-game winning streak was achieved even with the absence of Jabari Smith and Tari Eason due to injuries. The absence of two defensive stalwarts, Smith and Eason, undoubtedly had an impact on the Rockets. Fortunately, Udoka arranged for Amon Thompson to enter the starting lineup, where he performed exceptionally well. Whitmore, playing off the bench, also continued to steadily explode, helping the Rockets win games. In the game against the Grizzlies, Jalen Green went wild, shooting 13-of-18 from the field, including 5-of-6 from three-point range, scoring 42 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal. Jalen Green's recent performance has been remarkable and widely recognized throughout the league. Such a Green represents the ceiling of the Rockets, making championship aspirations a possibility. Amon Thompson scored efficiently with 19 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 5 blocks, with both rebounding and blocking stats being the highest in the game. Grizzlies center Zach Edey had only 7 rebounds (height 2.26 meters), while power forward Jaren Jackson had only 2 rebounds (height…