The Clippers have completed a stunning comeback, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat the Pelicans 116-113, thanks to Powell's explosive performance. The Pelicans were on the verge of victory, but the Clippers refused to let them have it, snatching away what should have been their win at the last moment. The game was like a roller coaster, with ups and downs that made everyone hold their breath. Soon after the game started, the Pelicans seized the opportunity to take the lead. They were in good form, especially McCollum, who started firing three-pointers one after another, making the Clippers' defense struggle. At one point, the Pelicans led by 5 points, and when McCollum hit a buzzer-beater three-pointer, everyone wondered if they could finally hold on and secure this long-awaited victory. But the Clippers fought back. Zubac attacked several times in the paint, not giving the Pelicans any breathing room, helping the Clippers overtake the score. Harden's three-pointers also seemed to have found their touch, hitting several key shots to stabilize the team's morale. Everyone began to suspect that Harden might really be the one who could carry the team. In the second quarter, the Pelicans still hadn't completely relaxed their vigilance, continuing to try to expand their lead, even leading by 8 points at one stage. This is when Powell of the Clippers began to show his power. You have to say, Powell is really a tough character to deal with. He suddenly went on a scoring spree on the court, especially with his consecutive 15 points, directly reducing the Pelicans'…

Translation:‌ Beijing time January 3rd, the Warriors faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers in a game. As the first game of the new year, Curry also conveyed his desire to win the game before the match and led by example during the game. In the previous game against the Cavaliers' twin towers lineup, the Warriors were in a difficult position, even falling behind by as much as 26 points at one point. In this game, the Warriors defeated Philadelphia 139-105. Facing the trio of George, Maxi, and Embiid, Curry led the older lineup to a 34-point victory. During the game, Curry also set an NBA record, hitting at least 8 out of 8 three-pointers and recording over 10 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat.‌ Curry started the game today and clocked out early after playing for 29 minutes. He went 11 for 15 from the field, including 8 for 8 from beyond the arc, achieving a 100% shooting percentage. He finished with 30 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1 steal. In the fourth quarter with 9 minutes left, Curry was subbed back in when the lead was close to 20 points. After hitting two more three-pointers, Kerr decided to take Curry out of the game early. After Curry's departure, Kerr jokingly commented on his star player. Kerr said, "This is the first time you've agreed to come out of the game with such a hot hand." It's clear from Kerr's statement that Curry has had hot streaks before but would express his desire…

Tonight, after defeating the Blazers, the Lakers have chased their Western Conference record to sixth place. Initially, without Davis, the Lakers faced a tough challenge on the offensive end. However, with James' outburst, the Lakers easily overcame the Blazers in just the second quarter. James recently celebrated his 40th birthday and remains a popular figure in the league. Despite being the Lakers' second-in-command and a box office draw, James trails in the first phase of All-Star voting, not appearing on the starting lineup alongside Curry. His teammate Davis is on the starting list, so James must continue to work hard, performing well in upcoming games to gain enough votes and support from other channels. The Lakers hosted the Blazers, a young team lacking the presence of Lillard, resulting in a lack of intimidation. They resemble a group of scattered soldiers, capable of winning if they play well but prone to losing if Simmons performs poorly, making them an unstable underachieving team. The Lakers' second-in-command, James, was excited and fully engaged in attack mode from the start, seemingly looking forward to Finney-Smith's contributions off the bench after Russell's trade. In this game, Smith scored only single digits, shooting 1 for 6 and 0 for 4 from three-point range. He needs to adapt to the Lakers' basket and improve his shooting percentage to help James enhance the team's record. Davis was unable to play, but Reeves has been outstanding in recent games, especially with his buzzer-beater against the Warriors during Christmas Day. Reeves has become Redick's most reliable ace, apart from Davis…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the details of the first phase of the 2025 All-Star voting today. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are the top vote-getters in the East and West respectively. Compared to last year's first phase of All-Star voting, there are six unexpected results in 2025. James is only ranked 5th. James received 1,167,661 votes this year, ranking third among Western frontcourt players; if we look at the entire league, James' votes can only rank fifth, behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jokic, Tatum, and Durant. Last year in the first phase, James had 2,008,645 votes, ranking first in the West and second only to Giannis Antetokounmpo in the entire league. It is possible that James' performance has declined this year, leading to a decrease in votes, or it could be that James' fans have not yet exerted their full strength. Curry is ranked 12th. It is unclear whether it is due to a significant drop in Curry's statistics this year, as he only received 810,357 votes in the first phase of voting, ranking third among Western backcourt players; among all players, Curry's votes could only rank 12th. Last year, Curry had nearly 1.4 million votes in the first phase, which is about 600,000 more than this year. If Curry's votes cannot rank first among backcourt players this year, he may miss out on being an All-Star starter again, just like last year. The magic of Harry disappears. In this year's first phase of voting, Harry Bertrand received 1.39 million votes, ranking first among Eastern guards; however,…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus match in the Western Conference, with the Utah Jazz continuing to host the Denver Nuggets. This is the third matchup between the two teams this season, and the Nuggets have won both previous encounters. In fact, although the Nuggets currently rank seventh in the West with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses, their team form is not stable. Especially the second-in-command Murray, who has averaged only 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists this season, with a three-point shooting percentage as low as 35%, a career low. However, with the deepening of the season, Murray's form is recovering. Throughout December, Murray has been averaging 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.6 steals, with his three-point shooting percentage rising to 43.4%. According to data from American media B/R, when Murray takes at least 17 shots this season, the Nuggets have a record of 9 wins and 2 losses; when he takes fewer than 17 shots, their record is only 3 wins and 10 losses. Obviously, Jokic needs Murray to perform at his best for the Nuggets to go further. Regarding Murray's recent return to form, Jokic also has no shortage of praise, saying: "I think since Murray returned from injury, he has been slowly regaining the feeling of winning. He has performed very well recently, always full of energy. I think this is the performance he should be delivering!" Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the Clippers suffered their worst loss of the new season, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Harden, as they finally realized who the real star of the team is. If the team could only choose one All-Star, it definitely wouldn't be Powell. The Clippers faced a crushing defeat against the top team in the West, the Thunder, losing by a massive 18 points. In this game, Powell had another poor performance, shooting 1 out of 11 and scoring only 6 points with 6 turnovers. Without Harden, Powell has only made 6 out of 29 shots this season, including a dismal 1 out of 15 from three-point range. The cold, hard facts prove that the true All-Star of this team should be Harden. If the other Clippers players were subjected to the defensive intensity that Harden usually faces, they simply couldn't handle it. Prior to this, Powell's average score had skyrocketed to first place in the Clippers this season, averaging 24.3 points per game. Many people claimed that Powell was the true leader of the Clippers, while Harden was just along for the ride. But now without Harden, can Powell perform better? The reality is that without Harden to draw defenders away, Powell can't maintain an All-Star level of play, nor does he have the ability to do so. This game serves as the most typical example, where he missed 10 consecutive shots and only scored 2 points during garbage time. This means that without Harden, he wouldn't even be able to…

After multiple seasons of hard work, the Rockets have finally ushered in a resurgence and rise - this season, relying on their strong defensive capabilities and rebounding advantages, they have successfully entered the playoff competition ranks in the top three positions in the West. Compared to pre-season expectations, the young lineup of the Rockets has achieved remarkable results under the leadership of head coach Udoka. The Rockets' performance on defense and rebounding can be considered top-tier in the league, but if they want to go further in the playoffs and even compete for the championship, the shortcomings on the offensive end are obvious - the slightly immature guard Jalen Green, the difficulty of launching an offensive from the inside with Shen Jing, and the lack of a superstar who can step up in critical moments is the biggest problem for the Rockets to compete for the championship. This team's performance this season can be described as amazing, especially on defense, ranking second in the league with a defensive efficiency of 105.8. Udoka's defensive system is not just talk; with their dominance in rebounds and defense, the Rockets have an advantage in the paint. We can take a closer look at the Rockets' problems through several key games: In the game against the Timberwolves, the Rockets led by 10 points in the last three minutes of the game, which seemed to have settled the outcome, but unexpectedly, the Rockets made frequent mistakes in the critical moments, completely losing their offensive rhythm, and eventually were overturned and lost the game by the…

Recently, the NBA trading market has been buzzing again, with everyone naturally most concerned about the future of LeBron James. It's being said that the Warriors have once again set their sights on James, with reports even suggesting that they are seriously considering a trade with the Lakers. Can you imagine how eagerly fans are awaiting such an event? The question is, does James actually want to leave? Or is it simply that he loves Los Angeles too much, unwilling to part with its sunshine and the warmth of his family? This is quite the conundrum. Let's start with the Warriors' stance. As we all know, the Warriors have been in the limelight these past few years, with Curry's leadership unquestionable. However, deep down, they always felt that having just one superstar like Curry wasn't enough. You see, Curry has reached his peak, but if they want to make another championship run, they still feel they're missing someone who can play hard and fight. Who could be more capable of playing hard and fighting than James? Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Bob Myers have already started planning, hoping to secure James and form a super duo with Curry and James. Together, they would not only ensure an invincible offensive front but also bring full firepower defensively. Most importantly, the chemistry between Curry and James is well-known, akin to their partnership in the Olympics, which was truly a match made in heaven. To this end, the Warriors are not afraid to spend big, preparing to offer potential young players…

Translation of the article content into English: If La Liga's Real Betis sells Aserane Diao to Como, Manchester United winger Antony may transfer to the team in the coming days. The Red Devils hope that these two chain-reaction transactions can be successfully concluded, which will greatly improve the club's financial situation. The Brazilian winger, who cost 100 million euros, has been on the fringes of the Red Devils for the past two seasons. Despite changes in head coaches, his situation has not improved. After the halfway point, he has never started in the Premier League, and Ten Hag, Van Nistelrooy, and Amorim share the same view of him. Among them, since the appointment of the 39-year-old Amorim, Antony has been a substitute who only comes on at the end of the game. After joining Manchester United from Ajax, Antony has played 94 games in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and contributing 5 assists. The 24-year-old Brazilian winger lacks the necessary speed, dribbling, and crossing abilities for the Premier League, is insufficient defensively when playing as a wing-back, and is unwilling to play as a left-back. Recent rumors suggest that Betis wants to loan Antony, but whether an agreement can be reached may depend on whether the 19-year-old Spanish forward Diao leaves in the winter window. According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Betis is about to sell Diao to Como in Serie A for 9.1 million pounds, and the funds from this transaction may pave the way for Antony's future involvement. Whether a loan agreement can be reached may depend…

The Mavericks suffered another defeat at the hands of the Rockets, a game that exposed their current predicament. The scoreline of 99-110 may seem close, but in reality, there was no suspense. The Rockets did not have to exert much effort; they simply relied on their stable performance and efficient offense to easily secure the victory, while the Mavericks seemed to lose the game step by step themselves. In this match, Irving and Thompson combined for 9 turnovers, which became the core reason for the Mavericks' failure. Each turnover felt like digging their own grave. Irving's indecisiveness on offense and Thompson's frequent misses from three-point range made the entire Mavericks' offense seem directionless. You might wonder, how could these two former superstars falter so today? They are capable of better performances, but it is clear that they are no longer the figures who can lead the team forward. At the start of the game, the Mavericks played reasonably well. Thompson's three-pointers were almost like a stabilizing force, and Washington's breakthroughs brought some vitality to the team, giving the Mavericks a temporary lead. However, everything was shattered by the Rockets' quick counterattacks. Jalen Green found his rhythm, and Shen Jing's performance in the paint made the Mavericks' defense helpless. Every time you thought the Mavericks could stabilize the situation, they would lose their composure. The Rockets played simply and directly, with many scoring options, while the Mavericks' defense was as fragile as paper, allowing anyone to score. By the second quarter, the Rockets completely took control of the game. Shen Jing…