A player labeled as a "ball hog" and an old veteran believed to be nearing the end of his career, can he really regain his glory? Russell Westbrook has fiercely responded to external doubts with his performance in the Nuggets. He made 12 out of 13 shots, scored 32 points, had 21 assists, and also set a record as the first player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double with three different teammates. This is not about "cherry-picking stats" or "showboating," but a thrilling comeback. However, how many people can see his persistence, transformation, and belief behind this? Back in the day, Westbrook's name was considered a "god" by many fans. In the 2016-17 season, he successfully achieved an average triple-double for the season (31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 10.4 assists), becoming the second player in NBA history after "big brother" Oscar Robertson to accomplish this feat. That year, he won the MVP and stood at the peak of his career. At that time, Westbrook was like a sports car, ready to run over anyone who dared to get in his way. His characteristics are very obvious: full of impact and fighting spirit that commands respect. On the court, he is always the hardest worker, never "slacking off." Moreover, his selflessness towards his teammates is widely recognized. He is willing to pass the ball, create opportunities, and do everything for the team's victory. Many say he is a "stats maniac," but think about it carefully, would someone who only cares about stats have so many desperate performances in critical moments? However,…

Curry and Durant, who has a higher historical status? After a comprehensive comparison, it is found that he was overestimated. There is no doubt that James is the number one player in this era, having been at the top of the pyramid for more than ten years. Below him are Curry and Durant, who have faced each other on the court and also won two consecutive championships together. So, based on their current career achievements, who has a higher historical status? Let's take a comprehensive look and see who is better between Durant and Curry. Career statistics Curry averages 24.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game in his career, with a shooting percentage of 47.2%, three-point shooting percentage of 42.5%, and free throw percentage of 91%; In the playoffs, he averages 27 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 45.3% and a three-point shooting percentage of 39.7%. Durant averages 27.3 points, 7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game in his career, with a shooting percentage of 50.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.8%, and free throw percentage of 88.3%; In the playoffs, he averages 29.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1 steal, and 1.2 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.7% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35.6%. It is not difficult to see that, whether in the regular season or playoffs, Durant's performance on the offensive end is superior to Curry's, which is why he was able to…

Currently, the CBA regular season schedule has passed more than half, and now the playoff landscape is gradually becoming clear. The bottom few teams in the league have already fallen behind. However, the top eight teams in the league have similar records, and a slight slackening can result in being overtaken in the rankings. Teams that want to go further this season are still strengthening their squads through foreign players. Many teams are still looking for higher-quality foreign players, including Shanxi Men's Basketball and Guangsha Men's Basketball with outstanding records. Moreover, the reinforcement of foreign players has also become targeted. For example, Guangsha Men's Basketball, currently ranked first in the league, already has a top-notch team lineup, but they still introduced former NBA center Boban. Their purpose is very clear, which is to deal with Shanxi Men's Basketball's Liu Chuanxing, Beijing Men's Basketball's Zhou Qi, and other interior players. Of course, Liaoning Men's Basketball is still trying different big foreign players. They have been changing one after another in the selection of big foreign players, but they are getting worse and worse, including the previous Aqiu'er and Tu Lei. Now they have signed two foreign players, among which Patton has completed his team debut, performing moderately well, at least much better than Tu Lei, but he still needs to integrate with the team. Another big foreign player, Webber III, has also signed with Liaoning Men's Basketball until the end of this season and is about to return to the team. Whether Liaoning Men's Basketball can strengthen its weakest link at…

The Houston Rockets, a battleground of the future and the present What is the Rockets' strategy: to focus on the future or to push for immediate success? This question has become a hot topic among the team and its fans after two consecutive losses. From head coach Ime Udoka's subtle suggestion that no one in the team can step up in critical moments to the continuous rumors about the potential trade of De'Aaron Fox, each piece of news has struck a nerve with Rocket fans. It begs the question: how did this team, which was supposed to make a big comeback, suddenly fall into a state of confusion? Two consecutive losses have exposed the Rockets' vulnerabilities. First, they faced the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading most of the game only to collapse in the fourth quarter; then, against the Miami Heat, they repeated the same mistake, faltering again at a crucial moment. After the game, Udoka candidly admitted, "The team currently lacks someone who can take charge in decisive moments." This statement is straightforward and quite pointed. Interestingly, in the face of offensive struggles, the Rockets' backcourt duo of Fred VanVleet and Jalen Green stood out as particularly "eye-catching." Statistics show that in these two losses, the two combined for nearly 70 attempts but only made 23 shots. In other words, their efficiency with the ball was extremely low, yet they occupied the majority of shooting opportunities. What about the frontcourt player, Alperen Sengun? Despite his hot hand, he took fewer than 40 shots but made 24, a stark contrast that makes…

On January 7th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Clippers visited the Timberwolves. In the end, the Timberwolves made a big comeback from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Clippers 108-106. Harden scored 22 points, while Edwards had 37 points, including several crucial three-pointers in the final quarter. In the previous game, Leonard returned to help his team win, currently ranking 7th in the West, while the Timberwolves were on a three-game losing streak, ranking 10th in the West. In the first quarter, the Timberwolves started with a 7-4 lead, but the Clippers responded with a 9-0 run to quickly take the lead. After a timeout, Leonard made a follow-up basket, McDaniels hit a step-back three-pointer, and Edwards responded in kind. Harden's breakthrough jumper extended the lead into double digits. Minot and Coffey combined for 5 points to further extend the lead, while Reid turned around for a layup, Edwards dunked, and Harden made a floater. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led by 11 points. In the second quarter, Powell completed a 2+1 play, Walker hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, Reid drove for a reverse layup, Xiao Jones made a strong attack, and Coffey had a two-handed slam dunk. Reid turned around for a layup, Zubac scored 5 points in a row, and Xiao Jones hit a three-pointer to stop the Timberwolves. Gobert easily dunked, Zubac made a simple layup, and Reid hit a corner three-pointer. The Timberwolves then narrowed the gap to 5 points. Powell stopped the bleeding with free throws, and at…

On January 7, 2025, Beijing time, the 17-win and 17-loss Timberwolves hosted the 20-win and 15-loss Clippers. This was Leonard's second game back from injury. Facing the tall and defensively strong Timberwolves, how would Leonard perform? The Clippers started with Harden, Dunn, Powell, Leonard, and Zubac, while the Timberwolves changed their lineup, with Conley coming off the bench. Their starting lineup was Edwards, DiVincenzo, McDaniels, Randle, and Gobert. In the first quarter, Gobert made 1 of 2 free throws, Powell made both, Gobert dunked, and Dunn hook shot, giving the Clippers a 4-3 lead. Edwards scored 4 points in a row, allowing the Timberwolves to take a 3-point lead. Leonard, Harden, Powell, and Zubac responded with a 9-0 run to take a 6-point lead and force a timeout. After the timeout, Leonard made a putback, extending the Clippers' lead to 8 points. McDaniels hit a three-pointer, but Leonard, Harden, Mann, and Coffey followed with a 10-0 run to increase the lead to 15 points. Reid and Edwards narrowed the gap to 11 points with a layup and a dunk. Harden made a floater, and DiVincenzo made both free throws. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led 27-16. In the second quarter, Powell made a 2+1 play, extending the Clippers' lead to 14 points. Walker and Reid reduced the deficit to 9 points. Jones, Coffey, and Zubac continued to score, increasing the lead to 19 points. After a timeout, Gobert dunked, and Zubac responded with a layup, maintaining a 19-point lead. Reid and Conley scored consecutively, reducing the…

In the NBA, trading and signing contracts is a gamble where both teams and players can win or lose. Some players only explode after signing their contracts, making them representatives of super-valuable contracts. However, there are also players who experience a cliff-like decline in performance after signing big contracts, causing significant losses for their teams. Looking at this season's performance, there are five major bad contracts in the league that have made teams suffer greatly, and some teams may even face the risk of rebuilding due to these bad contracts. Fifth place: Rockets' VanVleet with a 3-year, $129 million contract This season's average: 15 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6 assists, 1.6 steals Fourth place: Bulls' Ball with a 4-year, $80 million contract This season's average: 5.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals Ball's shooting efficiency is worse than VanVleet's, and he also cannot maintain his health. However, fortunately, his contract will expire at the end of this season. Even so, the Bulls have been unable to trade him away as they wish. However, Ball's performance is affected by injuries. If he can stay healthy, he is far superior to VanVleet. Third place: Nets' Simmons with a 5-year, $177 million contract This season's average: 5.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists Second place: 76ers' George with a 4-year, $212 million contract This season's average: 16.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.9 steals George has made his first appearance on the list of bad contracts in his career. Judging from his performance with the 76ers, it was wise for the Clippers to let…

On January 7th, Beijing time, the team leader suddenly left the court after being beaten 17:0, giving all his teammates a heavy blow. Leonard's decision to quit the game was a shock to everyone, leaving Harden with no choice but to shrug in disbelief, and it's no wonder they suffered a triple defeat. The Clippers vs. Timberwolves game truly showcased the intensity of a playoff match. The Los Angeles Clippers had a lead of up to 19 points, but were dramatically reversed by the Timberwolves in the third quarter. The most critical moment came when, facing a 29-point comeback, Leonard dealt a severe blow to his teammates by announcing his withdrawal from the game! At that point, the Clippers had just experienced a stunning 29-point comeback. Initially leading by 19 points, they were not only caught up but also surpassed by 10 points. In this crucial moment, what the team needed most was for their leader to step up. However, the camera then shifted to the sidelines, capturing Leonard's decision to exit the game. It showed that the Clippers' leader, who had just been hit with a 17:0 run, was substituted off the court. Witnessing Leonard's actions, the team's morale must have taken a massive hit. They were playing well until he decided to leave the court—how could anyone handle that? During his 21 minutes on the court, Leonard had an 11-for-3 shooting record, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. However, his on-court plus-minus value was -17, ranking him last among the entire team. With his…

According to NBA insider Hayes, the Phoenix Suns will be benching Nurkic and Beal starting from the next game, with Dunn and Plumlee taking their places in the starting lineup. This news has immediately drawn significant attention from many media outlets and fans. The Suns are currently experiencing a four-game losing streak, with a record of 15 wins and 18 losses, placing them 12th in the Western Conference. Their recent performance has been quite poor. It is reported that Suns head coach Budenholzer has decided that the team must undergo reforms, starting with changes to the rotation lineup. However, this decision has been met with dissatisfaction from Suns player Beal. Hayes reports that the locker room atmosphere within the Suns is currently very tense. Some players are confused about their roles and do not understand how the team is using them, including Beal. He is very unwilling to take on the role of a substitute player for the team, which is where the conflict arises. From the revelations of this journalist, it can be seen that the Suns have already experienced internal strife, coupled with their current state on the court, it's like having one misfortune after another. Let's wait and see how they perform in their upcoming games.

On January 7th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with the Clippers challenging the Timberwolves away. Leonard continued to start, and was also able to contribute from the outside, helping the team launch a 21-3 offensive wave to take the initiative on the court. Afterwards, the Clippers completely took the lead, once establishing a 19-point advantage. However, the Timberwolves finally hit several three-pointers in a row to narrow the gap, and at halftime, the Clippers led 53-46. In this game, the Timberwolves also made adjustments, with DiVincenzo starting. At the beginning, both teams were not in good offensive form, and there were no field goals for 2 minutes. Gobert dunked to break the deadlock, Edwards also made a jumper, leading 7-4. Leonard hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and then the Clippers' offense started to enter the state. Harden also made a jumper, Leonard made a putback, Leonard hit another three-pointer, Mann came up and hit a three-pointer, directly launching a 21-3 offensive wave to take a 25-10 lead. Afterwards, Edwards dunked to stop the bleeding, but he also received a technical foul, and the Clippers led 27-16 in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves' offense recovered somewhat, with Walker hitting a three-pointer, Reed making a 2+1 charge, and Coffey making a two-handed dunk to stabilize the situation. Zubac continued to score inside, Xiao Ming also hit a three-pointer, and the Clippers further widened the gap. Reed hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, Conley also grasped the three-pointer, successfully narrowing the gap. Powell hit…