In recent games, Paul George's performance has been nothing short of disappointing, especially in crucial moments. Despite being a key player for the Clippers, he has become a burden to the team during decisive moments. For example, in the recent game against the Kings, the Clippers were once leading, but George made consecutive mistakes in the last three minutes and missed multiple shots, ultimately resulting in the team's reversal and loss. It's frustrating when he can't hold up under pressure in critical moments and instead gives opponents an opportunity. In contrast, another player, Bobby Kobe, has shone brightly. Who would have thought that Bobby Kobe, who was not highly regarded, could almost bring the Clippers out of a dead end with one precise three-pointer after another? Especially in the game against Philadelphia, he calmly took over the game in the crucial moments, demonstrating a level of efficiency that is currently lacking in George. A netizen commented after the game: Honestly, George's current performance is really disheartening, especially those mistakes in crucial moments; it's hard to believe he's an All-Star player. And what about Bobby Kobe? He's a treasure; his role in the team is growing, and he's truly a cost-effective player. This statement is spot on; George's state is becoming increasingly unstable, while Bobby Kobe, despite a significant salary difference, seems to understand how to stand out and lead the team in critical moments. George's inefficient offense has become a major concern for the Clippers this season. His choices in one-on-one situations are often frustrating to watch. Sometimes you see…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Lakers challenge the Rockets on the road. The Lakers' starting lineup for today's game was Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis. The Rockets started with VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Amen, and Shen Jing. This game was crucial for the Lakers as it would test their team. The Rockets were ranked second in the West, undoubtedly a strong team. If the Lakers could defeat the Rockets, it would indicate that their lineup had the potential to compete for the championship. In the first quarter, the Rockets' Amen scored continuously after being suspended for two games. Upon his return, he was in scorching form with a strong offensive desire, suggesting that the days without playing had left him raring to go. The Lakers also responded well, with Little scoring layups and three-pointers. Hachimura was also hot today, making two consecutive three-point shots with great determination. The teams exchanged blows, with the score leading each other. During the stalemate, the Rockets' Green began to show his prowess. In a single quarter, Green shot 8-for-7, including 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, scoring 18 points. His hot hand just wouldn't stop. Amen defended LeBron today, causing Old James considerable discomfort. In the first quarter, he only attempted two shots, making one, not having much presence. Old James still needs to shoot more. The Rockets went on wave after wave of scoring, successfully widening the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers trailed the Rockets by 14 points with a score of…

New season, new pattern, NBA league hegemony, many teams take the championship as the ultimate goal, such as the Western Thunder, Suns, Nuggets, Mavericks, Warriors, Eastern Celtics, Cavaliers, Knicks, Bucks, 76ers. Among these teams, the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Thunder have made a strong move, and the situation is very good; the Nuggets, Mavericks, Knicks, Bucks, 76ers, and Warriors each have their own difficulties, but their strength cannot be underestimated; the worst is the Suns, who have the most expensive three giants in the NBA league, but spent the most money to get the most severe blow, and the situation is precarious! From the time the new owner of the Suns, Ishbia, took over the team, they have been eager to take shortcuts to win the championship, at all costs to create a Durant, not, Beal three giants combination! However, the Suns are ambitious but fragile! The three giants of the Suns are plagued by injuries, one injury just healed, another falls down, and so on, which makes people feel sorry for their misfortune and angry with their struggle, and the Suns also have an empty championship dream! Especially in last year's playoffs, the Suns were swept by the Timberwolves led by Hua Zi in the first round, shamefully eliminated, that is called embarrassing! In the new season, the Suns set sail again, and they once maintained a strong competitiveness in the wild west with KD's stable and strong performance. In the 15 games played by KD, the Suns had a record of 13 wins and 2 losses, winning countless praises.…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Kings defeated the Warriors 129-99 to secure their fourth consecutive victory. This marks the fourth win in five games since the Kings fired Mike Brown and appointed Christie as the new head coach, continuing their northern campaign. Notably, this game saw Fox resting, with Malik Monk stepping up as the team's main point guard, scoring 26 points and 12 assists, becoming the key contributor to the victory. Monk, who was previously on a one-year, 2.2milliontop−tiercontractwiththeLakers,signedatwo−year,2.2 million top-tier contract with the Lakers, signed a two-year, 2.2milliontop−tiercontractwiththeLakers,signedatwo−year,19 million mid-level contract with the Kings in the summer of 2022. He then renewed his contract with the Kings for four years at 77.97million,earning77.97 million, earning 77.97million,earning17.45 million this season. Monk's performance with the Kings has indeed been outstanding, justifying his multi-million dollar contract. In the first quarter, Monk scored 7 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal with 4 shots made out of 3 attempts and 1 three-pointer made out of 2 attempts. By halftime, Monk had accumulated 16 points, 10 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block with 9 shots made out of 6 attempts and 4 three-pointers made out of 2 attempts, showcasing his versatility as a perfect point guard. Monk also possesses an impressive drive, not inferior to Fox. In the third quarter, he completed a powerful dunk after driving to the basket, successfully dunking over Davis, who stands at 6 feet 9 inches. Monk scored 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in just 11 minutes during that quarter. After three quarters, Monk played…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly missed victory, chasing points to the end but ultimately lost to the Rockets. After the game, Redick directly expressed his anger, making it clear that everyone on the Lakers should be criticized except for James. Facing the Rockets, the Lakers launched a super comeback after trailing by as many as 22 points, eventually closing the gap to just 4 points, but they still lost. The Rockets won largely due to their rebounding advantage, with a difference of 10 rebounds between the two teams, mainly in offensive rebounds where the Rockets grabbed 18. After the game, Redick was furious and directly criticized the entire team, saying, "We can't even grab defensive rebounds." How could the Lakers not lose when they allowed the Rockets to grab 18 offensive rebounds? This is equivalent to giving the Rockets 18 more scoring opportunities. In fact, the Lakers had a higher shooting percentage than the Rockets, but the Rockets took 21 more shots, aggressively grabbing rebounds and immediately attacking, continuously shooting and grabbing rebounds. It was this tactic that overwhelmed the Lakers. However, who exactly was Redick criticizing when he said the team couldn't grab defensive rebounds? Obviously, he was referring to the other nine Lakers players besides James. There is a very direct statistic: in this game, the Lakers had 29 defensive rebounds, of which James grabbed 12 alone. He had a total of 13 rebounds, 12 of which were defensive rebounds. Therefore, when Redick said there was a problem with our defensive rebound protection,…

On January 5th, Beijing time, as the NBA regular season progresses, the Western Conference standings have undergone another dramatic change. The Thunder remains at the top with a 14-game winning streak, followed closely by the Rockets and Grizzlies. The Nuggets, Lakers, and Mavericks, despite an unfavorable start to the season, have managed to catch up with the championship contenders in the middle of the season. In contrast, the three teams that were considered favorites for the championship at the beginning of the season - the Spurs, Timberwolves, and Suns - have completely fallen behind. Among them, the Lakers, who are not favored among the championship contenders, have made almost no meaningful reinforcements during the offseason. Even though Davis explicitly stated that he hoped Pelinka would sign a big man center, all they ended up with was Crocker, who suffered from thrombosis and was insured last season. In addition, amidst widespread doubts, Pelinka signed rookie Christie to a $32 million mid-level contract, claiming that he would be an indispensable force on the Lakers' championship journey in the new season. However, as the 2024-25 season officially began, Christie's performance at the start of the season was not ideal. As the starting shooting guard for the second unit, his average score struggled to even reach double digits, and his absurdly low three-point shooting percentage once made Redick "question life." What exactly did the management see in him? How did this player manage to get a $32 million contract and re-sign with the Lakers? It is worth noting that just when the outside world…

Warriors Suffer a 30-Point Defeat to the Kings! Curry Scores 26+7 but Concedes Early, Monk's Explosive Dunk Proves Too Much with 26+12 Beijing Time, January 6th, NBA regular season Warriors home 99-129 lost to the Kings by 30 points, the Kings first quarter 36-21 net win 15 points, the second quarter held off the Warriors' counterattack and expanded the lead; in the second half, the Kings continued to suppress the Warriors in the third quarter, leading by 30 points after three quarters, due to the large point difference, the Warriors conceded one quarter early, Curry and others were sitting on the bench very frustrated; the Warriors' two-game winning streak was ended, the record became 18 wins and 17 losses after the defeat, while the Kings are happy to win four consecutive victories, 17 wins and 19 losses continue to rank 11th in the West.‌ Statistical Data Warriors: Curry 26 points and 7 rebounds, Wiggins 18 points and 4 rebounds, Green 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, Schroder 7 of 1 only 3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, Hield 7 of 3 got 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists Kings: Monk 26 points, 12 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, Sabonis 22 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, DeRozan 12 points, Murray 11 points, Ellis 11 points, 2 assists, Hert 16 points Game Highlights Murray feinted easily dunked Curry continuously hit unreasonable 3+1 DeRozan's signature mid-range shot Monk's gliding dunk is too crazy Game Review In the first quarter, the Kings started with a 7-0 lead, Chase Dream hit…

NBA league has many legendary players, and Alex English is one of them. Many new fans are not familiar with the name Alex English, but he was a real tough guy in the league back then. He competed with Jordan as a super shooting guard in the same era and was also a top scorer who won the scoring title. However, there are also geniuses among the younger generation, and the career scoring record that English created in 15 years has been surpassed by Russell Westbrook today. English was drafted in 1976, and his career starting point was not high. He was selected as the 23rd pick in the second round that year. Early on, he also debuted as a substitute, playing for the Bucks in his rookie season, averaging 5.2 points in his first year and 9.6 points in his second year. In the third year of his career, after joining the Pacers, English began to make a comeback. His average score soared to 16 points, and he could grab 8.1 rebounds at the same time, becoming a qualified starting player. Soon after, he was sent to the Pistons. After joining the Pistons, English completely exploded. At the age of 28, he averaged 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, making his first All-Star appearance in his career, which can be considered a late bloomer. In 1983, he could average 28.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists, making him the league's scoring champion. By 1986, when Jordan suffered an injury and only averaged 22 points, English could score an…

The Lakers had a glimpse of victory in the game, but ultimately, their hopes were snuffed out by Jalen Green's continuous scoring. Although they trailed by 20 points at one point, the Lakers nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback. The reason why the Lakers failed to achieve a 20-point comeback in this game can be attributed to two players who could be considered moles. The first is Christie, who, in the final moments, threw an inbound pass directly to the Rockets' VanVleet, effectively ending any chance of a Lakers' comeback. The second is Hachimura, a forward who was essentially a spectator on defense, allowing opponents to score at will and sometimes not even bothering to raise his hand. His defense became a cash machine for the Rockets. LeBron James, despite putting up a near-triple-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists, struggled to carry these two liabilities. After the loss, both Christie and James looked at each other in disbelief, unable to fathom how such a passing error could be so catastrophic. It should be noted that Christie played well throughout the game, especially defensively, showing great effort and tenacity. However, it was a significant mistake during the crucial inbound pass that cost them. Bachunlei, on the other hand, is a player who elicits frustration, seemingly incapable of contributing anything meaningful. It's unclear why he's even on the court, as every time he plays, the Lakers seem to lose ground. It might be better to dismantle him or trade him for other capable players. The Lakers are reportedly interested…

The Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling NBA matchup. The Rockets welcomed back Amen from suspension, while Ethan and Smith were sidelined due to injuries. The starting lineup for the Rockets featured VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Amen, and Sengun, while the Lakers started with Reaves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis. In the first quarter, Amen quickly scored six points, followed by Anthony Davis assisting Hachimura with a three-pointer after being double-teamed inside. Davis then scored on Dillon. Sengun made a basket, and Jalen Green showcased his offensive and defensive skills. Reeves and Green traded three-pointers as both teams exchanged leads. Davis blocked Sengun, leading to a timeout for the Rockets. After the break, VanVleet hit a three-pointer, and Green added seven more points, giving the Rockets a five-point lead. Davis fouled Adams, resulting in another timeout. Post-pause, Jalen Green fearlessly drove to the basket, drawing a 2+1 foul on LeBron James, and Adams extended the lead to double digits. Davis blocked Amen twice, but Green responded with another three-pointer! Tate hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, ending the quarter with the Rockets leading 36-22. During the second quarter, both teams rotated their lineups. Amen continued to attack the basket, earning free throws and scoring on a putback. Adams delivered a powerful dunk, prompting a Lakers timeout at 41-22. Upon James' return, he halted the bleeding with some points, but Holiday was also on fire, and VanVleet's three-pointer increased the lead to 20 points. Christie scored four points, and Udoka called a timeout. Back in action, Amen aggressively attacked…