Recently, the results of the first round of voting for the highly anticipated 2025 NBA All-Star Game have been officially announced. This list not only showcases the enthusiasm of the fans but also sparked many unexpected discussions. From Giannis Antetokounmpo's continued dominance as the top vote-getter to LeBron James' rare fall out of the top three, and Curry's ranking that evokes a sigh, this voting is full of highlights. Let's take a look at where these highly anticipated players stand and what changes may occur in the future! Giannis Antetokounmpo: Leading the Way, Is the Top Spot Secure? According to official data, Giannis has received an impressive 1,710,630 votes, firmly occupying the top spot with a significant lead over other players. For Giannis, such a performance is not surprising. As one of the league's top superstars, his dominance and appeal are beyond question. It's worth noting that in previous All-Star voting, Giannis has won the "top vote-getter" title multiple times. This time, leading the list again is the best affirmation of his consistent performance. Of course, the All-Star voting is always full of variables, and the upcoming game performances will still be key. Some players may attract more votes with outstanding performances, posing a challenge to Giannis' leading position. However, there is no doubt that according to the current trend, Giannis has a high possibility of becoming the top vote-getter. LeBron James: Controversy Over Ranking Drop, Can He Make a Strong Comeback? The biggest "upset" in this voting might be LeBron James' unexpected ranking. The data shows that "LBJ" received…

On January 6, 2025, Beijing time, the Thunder with a record of 29 wins and 5 losses hosted the Celtics with a record of 26 wins and 9 losses. The Thunder currently ranks first in the West with a 14-game winning streak and remains undefeated against Eastern Conference teams this season. The Celtics, on the other hand, are the reigning NBA champions and are considered to have the best strength in the league today. Who will win this peak matchup? The Thunder's Chet and Caruso were absent, with the starting lineup being Alexander + Wallace + Dort + Jalen + Harten. The Celtics' Brown returned, with the starting lineup being Holiday + White + Brown + Tatum + Porzingis. In the first quarter, Alexander scored the first 6 points for the Thunder, while Brown, Porzingis, and White responded together, giving the Celtics a 9-6 lead. Wallace, Harten, Alexander, and Jalen then took over, surpassing by 5 points. White and Tatum scored, to which Harten and Wallace responded, giving the Thunder a 6-point lead. Brown then scored 5 points in a row, to which Wallace responded with a layup, leaving a 3-point difference. Holiday, Brown, and Tatum then took the lead by 4 points, to which Wiggins, Alexander, and Isaiah Joe responded by taking the lead by 3 points. Horford and Hauser then made two consecutive three-pointers to take the lead by 3 points. Wiggins made a layup, and Tatum made both free throws, ending the first quarter with the Celtics leading 35-32. In the second quarter, Wiggins made a three-pointer,…

Translation of the article content: When it comes to the NBA's all-time greatest lineup, most fans would probably answer with the "Magic, God, Emperor, Buddha, Shark" combination. However, this is ultimately a subjective topic, and everyone has their own understanding of the strongest lineup, as the saying goes, "A thousand people have a thousand Hamlets." As one of the greatest coaches in history, Popovich has also shared his own list of the all-time greatest lineup. So, let's take a look at who made Popovich's list. Point Guard: Magic Johnson Magic Johnson is widely recognized as the greatest point guard in history, known for his excellent basketball IQ and organizational skills. He led the Lakers to five championships in the 1980s, was named FMVP three times, and created the glorious SHOWTIME era. Shooting Guard: Michael Jordan Jordan's abilities need no further elaboration; two three-peats, six FMVPs, five MVPs, ten scoring titles—these honors alone are enough to prove why he is called the "Basketball God." Small Forward: Kobe Bryant Despite Kobe's multiple playoff victories over the Spurs, Popovich's appreciation and recognition for Kobe is always evident, even publicly stating that aside from Duncan, the player he most wanted to coach was Kobe. Kobe's abilities are undeniable; he led the Lakers to five championships, was named FMVP twice, MVP once, and set records such as 81 points in a single game, 62 points in three quarters, and four consecutive games with 50+ points. Power Forward: Hakeem Olajuwon As the leader of the four centers in the 1990s, Olajuwon is known for his incredibly…

NBA Today's Milestones: Durant Surpasses Jordan with 25+7+7! Harden Sets Team Record with 10+15 Beijing Time, January 5, 2024. Here are the important statistics and milestones from today's NBA games:‌ Durant 25 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists The Suns lost to the Pacers 108-126. Durant went 9 for 14 from the field, including 1 for 3 from three-point range and 6 for 6 from the free-throw line, finishing with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 block. Durant has now scored 20+ points in 927 career games, surpassing Jordan (926 games) to rank fifth in history (preceded by James with 1257 games, Karl Malone with 1134 games, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 1122 games, and Kobe Bryant with 941 games). Jokic 46 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 122-111 in overtime. Jokic went 19 for 35 from the field, including 3 for 8 from three-point range and 5 for 6 from the free-throw line, finishing with 46 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. This is the second time in Jokic's career that he has scored at least this set of numbers; Jordan achieved it in 1989. Jokic has now scored at least 40 points and 10 assists in a game for the seventh time in his career, tying Chamberlain for first place on the historical center list. Westbrook 9 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals In this game, Westbrook went 4 for 11 from the field, including 1 for 4 from three-point range, scoring 9 points, 10 rebounds,…

Too fierce! The NBA's 20-year-old record has been broken by James Recently, the Lakers won a big victory over the Hawks at home with a score of 119 to 102, achieving two consecutive victories. Their current record stands at 20 wins and 14 losses, ranking fourth in the Western Conference. In this game, the Lakers played as a cohesive unit, with Anthony Davis contributing an all-around performance of 18 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks. Rivers scored 20 points with 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Hachimura and rookie Knickert both scored 13 points. However, the most outstanding player in this game was undoubtedly "Forty-Year-Old Man" LeBron James. James made 13 out of 20 shots, including 2 out of 5 from beyond the arc and 2 out of 2 free throws, efficiently scoring 30 points with 3 rebounds and 8 assists. Following his previous game against the Trail Blazers where he also scored over 30 points, James became the second player in history to score over 30 points consecutively after turning 40, with the other being Jordan. At the same time, James broke a historical record held by Jordan for 22 years, which is scoring over 30 points in his 563rd career game, topping the NBA's list of games with over 30 points. It's worth noting that in terms of career games within the 10-30 point range, James is also the first in history. It must be acknowledged that the 40-year-old James is truly "getting better with age," proving to everyone that he still has plenty…

On January 5th, Beijing time, the Clippers defeated the Hawks 131-105 at home, securing their 20th win of the season and currently ranking 7th in the West. In this game, the Clippers' star player Kawhi Leonard made his comeback after 253 days. Leonard started the game, playing 19 minutes, shooting 4 for 11 from the field, 3 for 5 from three-point range, scoring 12 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, dishing out 1 assist, and making 1 steal, with a plus-minus of +22. The Clippers seem to be a cursed team, with a strong lineup but never reaching the Finals stage. During the offseason, George left the Clippers to join the 76ers, which cost them a key player. However, Harden and Powell stepped up to carry the team. While Leonard was injured, Harden organized the Clippers' offense meticulously, and Powell took on the offensive burden, keeping the team's record competitive. Now that their star player Leonard has returned, it's as if the entire Clippers team has been injected with a shot of adrenaline. So what changes will Leonard's return bring to the Clippers? A basketball commentator even predicts that with Leonard back, Harden has a better chance of winning the championship this season than James, Durant, and Curry. With Leonard's return, the Clippers' offense is expected to reach new heights. Although Leonard's attendance rate isn't high, whenever he plays, he performs like an All-Star. In this Clippers team, Leonard is undoubtedly the offensive core and a focal point for other teams' defenses, which undoubtedly creates more opportunities for his teammates. After the…

On January 6, the NBA regular season continued. The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to play away against the Houston Rockets. In this game, the Lakers once trailed by 22 points but fought back in the third quarter to catch up with the score. Both sides remained deadlocked until the final moments before a winner was decided. The Rockets ultimately defeated the Lakers 119-115, avoiding consecutive losses while also ending their opponents' two-game winning streak. Lakers (20-15): LeBron James had 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists; Anthony Davis scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds; Austin Reaves contributed 21 points and 10 assists; Lonnie Walker IV added 14 points and 6 rebounds; Rui Hachimura scored 13 points; and Max Christie also scored 13 points. Rockets (23-12): Jalen Green led the team with 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Alperen Sengun scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds; Bruno Fernando added 15 points; and Eric Gordon contributed 13 points. In the first half of the first quarter, both teams exchanged blows on the court, with no significant difference in the score. After the midway point, Jalen Green suddenly stepped up his game, leading the Rockets to a 12-1 scoring run that established a double-digit lead. In the first quarter alone, Jalen Green scored 18 points, almost matching the Lakers' total score for the quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led the Lakers 36-22 by 14 points. In the second quarter, the Rockets started strong with five consecutive points, bringing the gap close to 20 points. Midway…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's Western Conference focus game, the Lakers lost 115-119 to the Rockets on the road, ending their two-game winning streak, with a record of 20 wins and 15 losses! Although the Lakers suffered a defeat today, James' performance was still outstanding. In the entire game, James played for 36 minutes, shooting 8 out of 16, including 4 out of 7 three-pointers and 1 out of 2 free throws, totaling 21 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists, and 1 steal, with a plus-minus value of -13, only higher than Milton's -16! The Lakers fell into trouble in the first quarter, as they were hit by an offensive wave from the Rockets. James only managed to score once under the basket, with 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in the quarter. In the second quarter, James' shooting remained poor, making only one jump shot, scoring a total of 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in the first half, with the Lakers trailing the Rockets by as many as 18 points. Entering the third quarter, James had a big explosion. Especially in outside shooting, James made four three-pointers from the left 45-degree angle, the top of the arc, and the right 45-degree angle, going 4 out of 5 from three-point range in the quarter. Adding to that was a mid-range jumper, James scored 14 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists in the quarter. Under James' leadership, the Lakers narrowed the gap to just 2 points at most, almost erasing a 22-point…

Kobe Bryant, once a top basketball superstar in the NBA, had an outstanding career, and his influence was second only to that of basketball god Michael Jordan. Although Kobe has passed away, his impact on the NBA and basketball continues, with his Mamba spirit inspiring generations of fans. The Los Angeles Lakers honor Kobe every year, and during these events, their home stadium is always packed. Vanessa, Kobe's wife, has been under the spotlight since Kobe's death. With her top-tier looks, she gained fame after Kobe's passing, despite being nearly 40 years old at the time, and she still had many admirers around her. Vanessa's popularity is also closely related to her wealth. Throughout Kobe's career, his salary was among the highest in the NBA, and with his various endorsements and commercial activities, his net worth exceeded $1 billion. All of this became Vanessa's fortune after Kobe's departure. Moreover, Kobe was compensated with a substantial sum due to the helicopter accident. However, Vanessa did not start a new life after Kobe's death; she never forgot him. On important holidays, she would take her daughters to "visit" Kobe. Recently, Vanessa even went to Kobe's grave with her three daughters to celebrate the New Year, preparing exquisite fireworks especially for the occasion. In the more than four years since Kobe's death, Vanessa has taken care of the family. Their eldest daughter has now grown up and been nurtured into a talented individual. Currently, Natalia has become a well-known model with an annual income reaching millions of dollars. Their two younger daughters have…

On January 6th, Beijing time, the Rockets defeated the Lakers 119-115 at home, refusing a 22-point comeback and maintaining their second place in the Western Conference. LeBron James had 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Anthony Davis contributed 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks. The Rockets led by as many as 22 points, but the Lakers made a strong comeback in the second half, narrowing the gap before ultimately falling short against the Rockets. In the crucial moments, the Lakers made consecutive turnovers. Jalen Green scored a team-high 33 points for the Rockets. Amen Thompson returned from suspension and contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds, setting a new season-high in points and breaking his career record in rebounds. Statistical Highlights Lakers: Anthony Davis with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks; LeBron James with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists; Austin Reaves with 21 points and 10 assists; Rui Hachimura with 13 points; Lonnie Walker IV with 14 points and 6 rebounds; Dorian Finney-Smith with 13 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Rockets: Jalen Green with 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Amen Thompson with 23 points and 16 rebounds; Alperen Sengun with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Fred VanVleet with 15 points; Dillon Brooks with 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Kenyon Martin Jr. with 8 points and 4 rebounds; Jaxson Hayes with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Player of the Game Jalen Green and Amen Thompson played outstandingly, helping the Rockets withstand the pressure and secure a victory over the…