Draymond Green, a name familiar to many fans, is one of the Golden State Warriors' iron triangle. With Thompson's departure, only Curry and Green remain from the once formidable trio, leaving many fans feeling regretful. This season, the Warriors' situation is not optimistic. Both Curry and Green have shown varying degrees of decline due to their advancing age. So far, the Warriors have played 42 games but have only managed to win 21, resulting in a poor record that has dropped them out of the playoff zone. In light of this disappointing performance, it was expected that the Warriors would make significant trades to continue their pursuit of the championship. However, surprisingly, both Curry and Green expressed in interviews that they would not sacrifice the team's future for a title run. This stance leaves the Warriors with limited options, as their current roster makes it extremely challenging to contend for the championship. Curry's performance has visibly declined, and the same can be said for Green, indicating that both are nearing retirement. If they cannot continue to compete for titles, it would indeed be a disappointment for fans. The Warriors' recent poor performance is largely due to injury issues within the team. Prior to this, core player Kuminga missed multiple games due to injury. Following a crushing defeat by the Celtics, Draymond Green announced an unexpected decision to withdraw from the next three games against the Kings, Bulls, and Lakers. According to Anthony Slater, the Warriors' beat reporter, Green will miss at least four games due to a left calf strain…

On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the 11-win and 32-loss Pelicans faced the 10-win and 30-loss Jazz at home. The Pelicans were missing Zion, Ingram, Jones, and Missy, starting with Murray, McCollum, Murphy, Green, and Tais. On the Jazz side, Markkanen, Sexton, Collins, and Clarkson were absent, starting with Collier, George, Mihai, Kovi, and Kesler. In the first quarter, Kesler, Collier, and George scored 14-0, followed by a three-pointer from Murphy. Collier and George responded with threes, giving the Jazz a 20-3 lead. McCollum then started scoring continuously, but Collier, Phil, and Sensabo responded, extending the Jazz's lead to 19 points. Murphy dunked, and Youban responded with a 2+1, making the gap 20 points. Murphy made free throws, but Kovi and Youban responded, keeping the difference at 22 points. McCollum scored another four points, while Phil made free throws. At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz led 38-19. In the second quarter, Murray scored a layup, but Mihai and Youban responded strongly, increasing the lead to 25 points. Hawkins and Murray reduced the gap to 19 points, but Collier and Mihai scored again. Hawkins continued to score, reducing the gap to 18 points. Phil and Kesler extended the lead to 22 points, but Murray, Hawkins, and Murphy narrowed it back to 15 points. Sensabo, Kesler, and Collier scored consecutively, while Murphy, McCollum, and Murray tried to catch up, leaving the halftime score at 69-49 in favor of the Jazz. In the third quarter, George scored four points, giving the Jazz a 24-point lead. Tais, Murphy, and Murray scored…

On January 20th, Beijing time, there was a focus match in the Eastern Conference of the NBA's 2024-25 season regular season. The Philadelphia 76ers had to travel to Milwaukee for a back-to-back game and continue their away challenge against the Bucks. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In the previous matchup, the Bucks defeated the 76ers by 15 points, gaining a certain advantage. The 76ers have really performed poorly this season, becoming a laughingstock. During the offseason, they formed an anticipated "Big Three" combination. However, at this stage of the season, these three players with a combined salary exceeding $200 million are either plagued by injuries, playing intermittently, or having issues with coordination, resulting in an unsmooth offense. So far, the team has experienced three five-game losing streaks, with a total record of 15 wins and 25 losses, ranking 11th in the East. In contrast, the Bucks were mired in the mud at the beginning of the season, much like the 76ers, with their ranking once at the bottom of the East. However, with the resurgence of Antetokounmpo and Lillard, the team's record has steadily climbed, and they have now achieved a three-game winning streak, with a total record of 23 wins and 17 losses, rising to fourth place in the East, which is a world apart from Philadelphia. Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest win rate prediction for that day's match. The 76ers' win rate was only 13.3%, while the Bucks' win rate was as high as 86.7%. Obviously, American…

The matchup between the Suns and the Jazz was akin to a thrilling street basketball show, with a curved three-point line, fiery offense, and superstar players facing off on the court - the atmosphere of the entire game could not have been more intense. Ultimately, the Suns narrowly defeated the Jazz 134-126, securing a hard-fought victory. The stories behind the game and the details within it filled the match with surprises and unexpected twists. Before the game began, everyone knew that Kevin Durant's return would be the highlight of the match. Durant's comeback meant that the Suns would have the strong support of a super scorer, with every shot he took becoming the focus of the audience. Especially in the absence of Beal due to injury, Durant's return gave the Suns' offensive system a sense of direction. Despite Durant's return, Beal remained sidelined due to injury. Although he did not personally perform on the court, he sat on the sidelines, occasionally cheering for his teammates. It must be said that this team spirit is truly one of the Suns' highlights. From the start, both teams played as if they were on a roll, leaving no room for each other to catch their breath. The Suns and the Jazz had an explosive offensive firepower that could make the fans in the arena boil with excitement almost every time they attacked. The Suns' Jones was fully unleashed, breaking through the opponent's defense as if entering an empty space, scoring points not only for himself but also frequently dishing out assists, showcasing his…

On January 18th at 9 AM Beijing time, the Miami Heat will face the Denver Nuggets at home for their second matchup of the season, with the Nuggets currently leading 1-0. In this game, Jimmy Butler, who was previously suspended and unpaid by the Heat for seven games, has officially been released from his suspension and returned to the court. Butler immediately posted multiple photos on social media of himself wearing a Jordan Bulls No. 45 jersey to demonstrate his strong comeback. Kevin Love, a veteran of the Heat, also welcomed Butler's return on social media. On the Nuggets' side, Jamal Murray (left knee inflammation), Jokic (right elbow sprain), and Aaron Gordon (right calf injury under management) are all fit to play. Westbrook will continue to start alongside Jokic and Murray, with a record of 14 wins and 5 losses this season, a win rate of 73.68%. The Nuggets' starting lineup for this game is Westbrook, Jokic, Jamal Murray, Braun, and Porter. The Heat's starting lineup is Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Hayesmith, and Adebayo. The game started with Adebayo scoring with a dunk. Here, Murray hit a three-pointer, and Herro also scored with a layup. Jokic slowly took three steps to score, and Porter also hit a three-pointer. Butler scored two points with a dunk, Murray scored with a reverse layup, and Westbrook scored five points in a row, giving the Nuggets a double-digit lead. Herro's three-pointer stopped the further widening of the point difference, Murray scored with a pull-up layup, Adebayo made a mid-range shot, Jokic scored…

NBA regular season Lakers away challenge the Raptors, the new season Lakers won 3 consecutive victories dream start, but then two games again suffered 2 consecutive defeats. In this game against the Raptors, who are not strong and lack Barnes, can they win easily? The Lakers' starting five: James, Davis, Reeves, Russell, Hachimura. The Raptors' starters are Mitchell, Dick, Barrett, Abaki, and Poeltl. In the first quarter of the game, the Lakers took the lead early and entered the state quickly, with James, Davis, and Reeves combining for a 7-0 run to start the game. Poeltl scored a layup to open the scoring for the Raptors. But immediately, James, Davis, and Russell teamed up to score another 7-0 run, extending the lead to 12 points. Just as Barrett and Dick stopped the bleeding for the Raptors, Christie and Hachimura each made a 2+1 play, followed by Davis and James scoring consecutively, widening the gap to 23 points. After Barrett made a 2+1 play, James responded with a three-pointer, ending the first quarter with the Lakers leading 43-19 on the road, a 24-point advantage. In the first quarter, James was in excellent form, shooting 5-for-7 for 14 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. Entering the second quarter, James continued his hot hand, scoring 2 points with an attack on the basket right away. However, the Raptors quickly responded with a 9-2 run to reduce the deficit to within 20 points. Knickert and James combined for 5 points to extend the lead again. Reeves caused a foul from beyond the three-point line…

Rajon Rondo's rebellious nature led him on a journey of wandering throughout his career, with the entire league waiting for his retirement because he is considered the ideal coaching candidate. Having left the Celtics, Rajon Rondo may have forgotten that he was no longer the leader of the Mavericks. He remained as defiant as he was in Boston, openly criticizing head coach Rick Carlisle for calling a timeout during a game. This behavior quickly had consequences; following the match, the team announced that Rondo would miss the rest of the season due to a recurring back injury. This decision came at a critical time, as the Mavericks were facing the Rockets in the playoffs. The decision to sideline their starting point guard indicated that Rondo's issues had affected team unity, making his departure from the team inevitable. It seemed as if the Mavericks were subtly warning the Bulls' coaching staff about Rondo's potential for causing trouble. They suggested that while Rondo is a good player with a deep understanding of the game, he tends to create problems each season. This prediction was soon proven correct when, during a regular-season game against his former team, the Mavericks, Rondo, as the Bulls' main player, made five turnovers and only two assists. He blamed this performance on assistant coach Jim Boylen, berating him and throwing a towel in his face. Once again, Rondo became a destabilizing factor for the team, leading to his contract being terminated despite it being a two-year deal. Even after achieving the best record for the team, they were…

In an NBA regular season game, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers. In this match, Lakers star LeBron James scored only 10 points, with 8 rebounds and 4 assists but also had 6 turnovers. James went 0 for 4 from beyond the arc and had a team-low plus/minus of -28. Anthony Davis contributed 12 points, while Russell added 20 points. The final score was a lopsided 80-109 in favor of the Timberwolves, with a point differential of 29, showcasing another significant margin in NBA scores. During the first half, Conley assisted Edwards for a layup, which was the first score of the game. Davis assisted Hachimura for a dunk, while Edwards made one of two free throws. Vincent scored on a reverse layup, and Randle had an easy dunk. Walker's layup was disrupted by Hachimura, but DiVincenzo easily hit an open three-pointer. Randle scored from the right wing, and after Davis missed a long shot, James followed up with a putback basket. Russell hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc. At halftime, the Minnesota Timberwolves led the Los Angeles Lakers 56-44. In the third quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves scored 34 points, while the Los Angeles Lakers managed 24 points. In the fourth quarter, James scored against Gobert's defense, and Reid made a hook shot. DiVincenzo hit a long-range shot from the left wing, and Hachimura replaced Reddish. Walker scored a three-pointer from the left corner, and Knutson got two points through a layup. Lewis put the ball into the basket, Walker scored on a…

In an NBA regular season game, the Denver Nuggets faced a shocking defeat against the Washington Wizards, who were at the bottom of the league standings, with a final score of 113-122. This unexpected loss was surprising to many. Despite Nikola Jokic's outstanding performance, scoring an impressive 56 points, grabbing 16 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists, he was unable to lead the Nuggets to a comeback victory. This game will undoubtedly be remembered as a night of frustration and disappointment for Jokic, despite his individual achievements reaching historical levels. The team's loss dealt him a significant blow. As we witnessed, Jokic not only achieved a career-high in points but also set several records. However, he could only leave the court with a look of dejection on his face. It is worth noting that the Wizards were in the midst of a 16-game losing streak, while the Nuggets, as reigning champions, were in excellent form recently. They should not have lost to such an opponent under normal circumstances. However, the outcome of the game is often more complex than we anticipate. Jokic's single-game tally of 56 points broke his personal scoring record, making him the second-highest-scoring player in a single game in Nuggets history, just behind David Thompson. Looking back at the game, the Nuggets did not start well. In the first quarter, although Jokic unleashed his offensive prowess with 7 shots made out of 11 attempts, scoring 11 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, the team still trailed by 7 points. At the end of the first…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the NBA's 2024-25 season regular season continued to progress, with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Boston Celtics at home. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season; in their previous encounter, the Warriors narrowly defeated the Celtics by 6 points, thus gaining a certain advantage. However, the Warriors' recent form has been worrying, as they have only managed a record of 21 wins and 20 losses. Despite being on a two-game winning streak, they still rank 11th in the Western Conference and have fallen out of the play-in tournament zone. In the West, apart from three teams intentionally losing games, they are only slightly better than the Spurs led by Wembanyama, which is quite unexpected. In contrast, the Celtics' performance this season has also been slightly below expectations. The team currently has a total record of 29 wins and 13 losses, ranking only second in the East. For the two stars, their goal this season is undoubtedly to successfully defend their title. However, judging from their current competitive state, they seem somewhat relaxed. Especially Jaylen Brown, who won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP and the Finals FMVP last season, seems to have lost his new goal. Before the game, American media ESPN timely provided the latest win rate prediction for that day's match. In this prediction, the Warriors' win rate is only 24.9%, while the Celtics' win rate is as high as 75.1%. Obviously, the American media is very optimistic about the Celtics successfully avenging the Warriors in this game. Regarding…