On January 7, 2025, Beijing time, the match between the Timberwolves and the Clippers was a thrilling basketball drama full of ups and downs! On one side were the Timberwolves with a record of 17 wins and 17 losses, and on the other side were the Clippers with a record of 20 wins and 15 losses. This game itself was full of highlights. More importantly, this was Leonard's second game back from injury, and his performance against the tall and defensively strong Timberwolves was undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention. Who could have expected that the game would be so unpredictable, with the Timberwolves completing a great comeback after trailing by 19 points at one point, eventually narrowly defeating the Clippers 108-106. The plot was more exciting than a Hollywood blockbuster! The game started with both sides quickly getting into the game. Gobert scored 1 point from the free throw line first, Powell made two free throws, Gobert's dunk and Dunn's hook shot against each other, and the Clippers temporarily led 4-3. Then, Edwards opened fire, scoring 4 points in a row to help the Timberwolves overtake by 3 points. But then, Leonard, Harden, Powell, Zubac teamed up to score a 9-0 run, instantly overtaking by 6 points, forcing the Timberwolves to call a timeout. After the timeout, Leonard's layup expanded the Clippers' lead to 8 points. McDaniels' three-pointer slightly narrowed the gap, but Leonard, Harden, Mann, Coffey scored another 10-0 run, bringing the gap to 15 points. Reid's putback and Edwards' breakaway dunk brought the gap to 11 points.…

The Phoenix Suns have announced on social media that Bradley Beal will be benched until the end of the season. Suns beat reporter John Gambadoro discussed Beal's situation on social media: "There is indeed a tense atmosphere surrounding Beal within the Suns organization. If this is a tactic by the Suns to push Beal to give up his trade veto power, don't be surprised." The Suns' decision to bench a former All-Star player like Beal, who earns $50 million, is seen as disrespectful. Beal is unlikely to accept a lesser role and giving up his trade veto power to leave the Suns seems to be his only option. The Suns' move to bench Beal is not only due to his poor performance but also because they are involved in Jimmy Butler's trade. According to renowned journalist Stein, the Phoenix Suns are widely considered the most interested team in trading for Butler. He wrote: "From a certain perspective, they are indeed one of Butler's ideal destinations: It is reported that Suns owner Mat Ishbia is willing to offer a lucrative new contract to the 35-year-old player, a willingness unmatched in the league." The Suns' determination to form a 'Big Three' by dropping Beal and signing Butler has impressed Butler. According to another well-known journalist Haynes, Butler's camp has informed the Grizzlies and Bucks that he will not play for them. "As far as I know, Jimmy wants to go to Phoenix. This experienced team has several excellent players, and most importantly, the team owner may not hesitate to offer him a…

Breaking News! Leonard Leaves Team! Lakers Game Canceled! Today's NBA regular season saw the Clippers suffer a crushing defeat to the Nuggets, with a final score of 103-126. The game was devoid of suspense, as the Nuggets led by 14 points in the first quarter, continued to dominate the Clippers in the second, and further widened the gap in the third. By the fourth quarter, the game had essentially turned into garbage time, ultimately resulting in a loss for the Clippers. This loss is particularly regrettable for the Clippers, as they faced the Nuggets without their two core players, Jokic and Gordon. This match was also a crucial positioning battle between the two teams. Prior to this game, the Clippers were tied in record with the Mavericks and Lakers, and only half a game behind the Nuggets. A victory could have propelled them up three positions, from seventh to fourth in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, they missed this golden opportunity. Leonard has only played two games this season. According to renowned journalist Haynes, following the large-scale evacuation due to wildfires in Los Angeles, Leonard left the Clippers to reunite with his family, with no immediate plans to return. Haynes reported on X, "Leonard is about to leave the team. Sources tell me he will take care of his family in the Los Angeles area who were forced to evacuate due to the wildfires." According to American media reports, strong winds fanned the flames that swept through the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Over 30,000 residents in…

Defeat! Magic's Five Tigers Score 64+21, Randle with 23+10, Edwards Sets Record, Western No. 7 Changes Hands On January 10, 2025, Beijing time, the 22-win and 16-loss Magic hosted the 19-win and 17-loss Timberwolves. The Magic were missing Banchero, Wagner brothers, and Suggs, suffering a significant loss in combat power. For the Timberwolves, this was a game they needed to win. Currently on a two-game winning streak, could the Timberwolves seize the opportunity? Conley continued to come off the bench for the Timberwolves, with the starting lineup being Edwards + DiVincenzo + McDaniels + Randle + Gobert, while the Magic started with Anthony + Pope + Sustan + Silva + Bitadze. In the first quarter, Gobert scored 4 points in a row, followed by a 7-point response from Pope and Bitadze. Randle made a layup and Edwards hit two consecutive three-pointers, giving the Timberwolves a 12-7 lead. Silva and Anthony scored, but Edwards and Randle responded strongly, maintaining an 8-point lead for the Timberwolves. Isaac and Bitadze scored, while Reed responded with consecutive points, keeping the gap at 8 points. After a timeout, both sides went nearly three minutes without scoring. Randle hit a three-pointer, and the first quarter ended with the Timberwolves leading 29-18. In the second quarter, Silva, Carter, and Blake reduced the deficit to 6 points. Randle and Walker extended it to 10 points. Howard and Silva reduced it back to 6 points. Gobert and Edwards scored, while Sustan, Pope, and Anthony scored consecutively, allowing the Magic to tie the score. However, Edwards, DiVincenzo, Conley, and Randle…

NBA regular season is in full swing, and the league has officially announced the second phase of fan voting results for the 2025 San Francisco All-Star Weekend. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads with a whopping 2,721,339 votes, securing his position as the top vote-getter for the second consecutive period! In addition to him, 13 other players have received over a million votes: Jokic, Durant, James, Wenyang, Davis, Alexander, Curry, Doncic, Tatum, Towns, Ball, Mitchell, and Lillard. According to the initial voting results, the starting lineups for the East and West are as follows: The West features Jokic + Durant + Lao Jian + Alexander + Curry; while the East has Giannis + Tatum + Towns + Ball + Mitchell. In the first stage of voting, Giannis from the East surpassed Jokic from the West to become the top vote-getter. Now, Jokic remains the frontrunner for MVP, averaging 31.5 points (1st in the league), 13 rebounds (3rd in the league), and 9.7 assists (2nd in the league). However, Giannis (2,721,339) has further widened the gap with Jokic (2,277,723), gaining nearly half a million more votes. It must be said that the Greek Freak's popularity in the local area is still unparalleled in the league, and even a powerhouse like Jokic may not be able to stop Giannis from winning the All-Star vote again! Giannis remains firmly at the top of the votes, with no significant changes in the Eastern Conference starting lineup. However, Curry and Wenyang's remarkable rise has quietly changed the Western Conference All-Star starting lineup! Let's start with Curry in the…

On January 10, 2025, Beijing time, the Pistons with a record of 19 wins and 18 losses hosted the Warriors with an identical record. The Warriors were currently on a two-game losing streak and were eager for a strong comeback. The Pistons were playing back-to-back games (against the Nets the previous day), so their energy was not as good as the Warriors. However, they had won five consecutive games and were in excellent form. It would be very difficult for the Warriors to defeat the Pistons away from home. The Warriors were missing Wiggins, Kuminga, and Pojim, with their starting lineup consisting of Curry, Schroder, Hield, Green, and Davis. The Pistons were without Ivey and Hardaway, with their starting lineup featuring Cunningham, Beasley, Osal, Harris, and Duren. In the first quarter, Hield scored a layup, while Harris and Duren responded with five points. Green made a hook shot, but Beasley, Osal, and Cunningham replied, giving the Pistons a 12-4 lead. Davis and Curry then scored six points to reduce the gap to two points. After a timeout, Harris and Beasley extended the lead to seven points. Green, Curry, and Santos responded with a 9-0 run to take a two-point lead. Cunningham made a mid-range shot, followed by responses from Li Kaili and Davis, leaving the Warriors ahead by five points. Holland hit a three-pointer, ending the first quarter with the Warriors leading 25-23. In the second quarter, Curry and Santos hit three-pointers, extending the Warriors' lead to eight points. Holland and Stewart scored, but Spencer, Looney, and Hield responded, maintaining…

The annual All-Star carnival is coming again, but I'm in a panic across the ocean. According to the first phase of the NBA's official All-Star weekend voting results, Irving, who missed the All-Star last season, is currently ranked fourth among Western Conference guards, and it is obvious that he still needs more support to squeeze into the starting position. Just as I was about to mobilize the "power of the masses" to give Irving a big score, I suddenly found that there was such a mysterious army that had already marched to the "front line" and left messages under various American media celebrities; Our English is not very good, so we can only get a general idea, but we can always see the words "Kyrie" and "All Star" closely connected! After careful consideration, I realized that I had caught up with the organization, and there were all Chinese fans with Chinese IDs voting for Irving! For example, Stephen A Smith, a famous reporter, posted a plain push, but the comment section was full of calls for votes for Irving. It should be noted that one of the reasons why Irving missed the All-Star last season was the low proportion of media votes, so this time Chinese Irving fans decided to give them some intensity~ The crazier it is, the more beloved it is. Irving's influence among Chinese fans is self-evident. In terms of playing style, he is absolutely unique in the league. It is no exaggeration to say that whether it is selected from active players or boldly traced back…

In the game between the Nuggets and the Clippers, although Leonard was absent, Jokic's absence undoubtedly had a greater impact on the Nuggets. However, in this mismatched battle, the Nuggets defeated the Clippers completely, with Westbrook becoming an important contributor to the Nuggets' victory. So, what kind of performance has Westbrook shown after gaining the trust of the Nuggets? This issue will take you through an in-depth data analysis to understand. In this game, Westbrook played for 29 minutes, contributing 19 points and 8 assists to help the Nuggets defeat the Clippers. Looking at the basic statistics, it doesn't seem particularly outstanding, but after this battle, Westbrook's performance on the court this season contrasts sharply with his playing time: In October, Westbrook averaged 19.7 minutes, contributing 9.8 points and 3.8 assists, with shooting percentages of 27% and 25%; In November, Westbrook averaged 26.2 minutes, contributing 12.9 points and 6.6 assists, with shooting percentages of 42.3% and 40.4%; In December, Westbrook averaged 28.5 minutes, contributing 12 points and 7.1 assists, with shooting percentages of 51.8% and 22.2%; In January, Westbrook averaged 31.2 minutes, contributing 15.8 points and 7.8 assists, with shooting percentages of 51.7% and 36.4%. Judging from the basic performance, the more playing time he gets, the greater his contribution, and this improvement is reflected in various aspects. Looking at the impact of Westbrook's presence on the court, it becomes even more obvious. From October to January, his net efficiency for each month was -21.3, -5.3, 4.5, and 14.3, respectively. This means that when Westbrook is on the court, the…

Since Amen Thompson's return from suspension, the Houston Rockets have been in good form, winning two consecutive victories. Due to multiple injuries in the Rockets' lineup, Thompson has been pushed into the starting lineup, where he has performed exceptionally well, leading many to believe that he should remain a permanent fixture in the starting five. Amen has scored at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in both of his starting games, and it seems this trend will not change quickly. Here are his stats from these two games: 20 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, shooting 87.5% 23 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, shooting 57.9% Such performances are not new for the young forward, as he has consistently put up impressive numbers whenever he starts this season. So far this season, as a starter, Thompson averages around 18 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 blocks per game, outperforming the Rockets' official starting forward, Jabari Smith Jr., who averages 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1 assist. Amen's excellence extends beyond individual stats; he also elevates the team's overall performance. With him on the court, the Rockets appear more complete on both ends, especially offensively. When Amen plays, the Rockets often shift to a fast-paced offense that relies on transition play and excellent ball movement, which greatly benefits their star guard, Jalen Green. Green excels with his athleticism and ability to attack the basket. Since Amen joined the starting lineup, Green has seized the opportunity, scoring over 29 points in the last two games with high efficiency. The…

The Clippers faced the Nuggets in a game where it was evident that the team members were somewhat distracted. This was because their team leader, Leonard, once again missed the game. This left fans speechless as they saw Leonard absent during the match. According to the Clippers, Leonard's absence was due to personal reasons. A fire broke out in Los Angeles, and Leonard stated that he wanted to return home to be with his family. He was unable to participate in the game, which left everyone speechless, especially since Leonard had only just returned to play two games. Now, he was missing another game due to personal issues. As a team leader, this decision seriously raised doubts about his professional attitude. This is not all; there is now significant infighting within the Clippers. Players are dissatisfied that Leonard, who receives the highest salary in the team, often does not participate in games. Instead, these supporting players work hard every day, enduring criticism from fans for poor performance, while Leonard, who should be giving his all for the team, has not stepped up. This also explains why the Spurs chose to give up on him years ago. As a superstar, Leonard has significant personality issues. He frequently causes conflicts with the team and likes to operate behind the team's back. This led the Spurs, who nurtured him, to choose to let him go in the past. Now, the Clippers have suffered the consequences and can only silently accept this outcome.