Translation of the article content into English: Based on Kevin Durant's performance in the 2023-2024 season, there are various opinions regarding his ranking in terms of pure strength within the league. Here are some analyses: Outstanding Performance in Statistics: In the regular season, Durant played in 75 games, averaging 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. His shooting percentage was 52.3%, three-point shooting percentage was 41.3%, free throw percentage was 85.6%, and true shooting percentage was 62.6%. These statistics reflect his efficient scoring ability and comprehensive skills, keeping him at the top level in the league. For example, in some games, he repeatedly scored high points, with 22 times scoring over 30 points and 5 times scoring over 40 points, demonstrating his powerful offensive capabilities and remaining one of the top scorers in the league. In advanced statistics, Durant also performed commendably. His offensive efficiency is high, making a significant contribution to the team's offense, and he can also provide support in rebounding and assists, giving him an advantage in comprehensive strength evaluations. Still a Major Influence on the Court: Despite being 36 years old and having suffered a major Achilles injury, Durant's influence on the court remains significant. As one of the core players for the Suns, he can attract defensive attention from opponents and create opportunities for his teammates. For instance, in some games, his presence created more open shot opportunities for his teammates. Durant's extensive game experience makes him reliable in crucial moments. In tightly contested games, he can score for the team using his…

Recently, the performance of the Beijing men's basketball team has been a rollercoaster, especially the state of Zhou Qi, which has left many fans feeling mixed emotions. Initially, there was optimism for the season as the team had signed Zhou Qi and Chen Yingjun during the offseason, investing significant resources that seemed to indicate a clear determination to challenge for the championship. In the first stage, Beijing's performance was impressive, even reaching the top of the CBA standings at one point, with a momentum that suggested everything was moving towards an ideal direction. However, recent back-to-back losses have complicated the situation, particularly with Zhou Qi's decline in form causing concern among many fans. Let's delve into Zhou Qi's performance to understand what's happening. Zhou Qi, a familiar name to many, was once one of the top players in the CBA. This season, he has played 7 games, averaging 12.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. While these statistics appear decent, they represent a noticeable drop from his previous performances. The most direct impact on his form is undoubtedly injuries. Last season, during the playoffs between Guangdong and Liaoning, Zhou Qi suffered a recurrence of his back injury, missing a total of 177 days, significantly affecting his performance for the entire season. After joining Beijing, he sprained his ankle during the preseason, resulting in a 55-day absence, making it a continuous string of injuries. This injury history has not allowed Zhou Qi to recover his form ideally. Moreover, he has recently missed three consecutive games, not even traveling with the team…

On January 3 at 19:35, in the 26th round of the 2024/2025 CBA regular season, Beijing BAIC will continue to host Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank at home for a key matchup. During this season's regular season, the two teams will face each other four times, and this is their first encounter. Before the game, Beijing team has a record of 17 wins and 7 losses, accumulating 41 points, ranking 7th; while Zhejiang team has 18 wins and 7 losses, accumulating 43 points, ranking 4th. It can be seen that the two sides are only one win apart, so this is still a crucial battle for positioning. Looking at last season's rankings, Beijing team has made significant progress, while Zhejiang team has remained roughly the same. Last season, the two teams met twice, and Zhejiang team won both home and away against Beijing team (116-79, 112-100). Recently, Beijing team has faced three tough battles in a row, first losing 97-108 to Xinjiang Yili, then beating the defending champion Liaoning Bensteel 105-90 at home. This time against Zhejiang team, they must have set their sights on a winning streak. Zhejiang team, after a strong 10-game winning streak, lost at home by a narrow margin of 3 points (102-105) to Shenzhen Marco Polo in the last round. In this round, they will challenge Beijing team away from home, and they are sure to hope to return to the winning track. In terms of lineup, Beijing team's Zhou Qi finally returned and easily scored 10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the Eastern and Western Conference Player of the Month awards for December, including the newly established Defensive Player of the Month award for this season. The results are as follows: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks were named Players of the Month, while LeBron James, Zhou Qi, and others received nominations; Jaxson Hayes of the Pelicans and Rui Hachimura of the Wizards were named Rookies of the Month; Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Grizzlies and Jarrett Allen of the Cavaliers were named Defensive Players of the Month; and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Cavaliers and Mark Daigneault of the Thunder were named Coaches of the Month. Player of the Month: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder averaged 33.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.2 blocks in December, with a shooting percentage of 56.3% and a three-point percentage of 36.6%, leading the Thunder to a record of 12 wins and 1 loss. Notably, Alexander also won the Western Conference Player of the Month award in October/November, making it his third career Player of the Month award and second of the season. The Thunder's official account posted a poster to congratulate Alexander on winning the award again. Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks averaged 23.2 points, 14.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks in December, with a shooting percentage of 56.6% and a three-point percentage of 39%, leading the Knicks to a record of 12 wins and 2 losses. This is the first…

Translation: On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the results of the first stage of fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game. Giannis Antetokounmpo surpassed Jokic, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and other stars to become the first-round ticket king. At the same time, the latest top ten popular stars in the league were released. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jokic, and Tatum ranked in the top three, with Durant ranking fourth in the league and James fifth. Curry did not make it into the top ten. In the first round of fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game, the top ten players by votes are as follows: Giannis Antetokounmpo - 1,710,630 votes Jokic - 1,422,121 votes Tatum - 1,385,851 votes Durant - 1,268,799 votes James - 1,167,661 votes Towns - 1,099,966 votes Alexander - 1,053,683 votes Davis - 999,540 votes LaMelo Ball - 947,444 votes Wenyambo - 928,501 votes In last year's first round of All-Star voting, the top ten players by votes were Giannis Antetokounmpo (2,171,812 - ticket king), James (2,008,645), Embiid (1,844,025), Durant (1,807,394), Tatum (1,765,919), Jokic (1,636,041), Doncic (1,452,733), Curry (1,394,980), Haliburton (1,380,795), and Davis (988,225). Last year's top ten included Doncic (870,071), Curry (810,357), Embiid (170,420), and Haliburton, all of whom failed to make this year's top ten. Among them, Haliburton led the Eastern Conference backcourt in the first round last year but did not even make the top ten in the Eastern Conference backcourt this year due to poor performance. Last year, James received over 2 million votes in the first round, leading the Western Conference…

The Houston Rockets faced two unfortunate pieces of news ahead of their game against the Dallas Mavericks. The first was the suspension of their backup point guard, Amon Thompson, for two games due to a conflict in the previous match. This was his first game out, and he would also miss the next home game against the Boston Celtics. To make matters worse, the Rockets' forward, Ethan, has been out of action due to injury for several consecutive games. Last season, Ethan only played 20 games, which was one of the main reasons the Rockets failed to enter the playoffs. It seems that injuries have once again found the 23-year-old iron-blooded forward, Ethan. As part of the Rockets' famous "Door God Combination" and best defensive duo, it is clear that with both Amon Thompson and Tari Ethan unavailable, some bench players were given the opportunity to play. For example, in the game against the Mavericks, the Rockets' forward, Whitmore, scored an impressive 18 points in 24 minutes, catching everyone's attention. Another guard, Aaron Holiday, also received 15 minutes of playing time, scoring 4 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist in the game, with a performance that could be considered average. Another veteran, Tate, scored 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 15 minutes, showing a very comprehensive performance. Most importantly, outside of Ethan and Amon Thompson, Tate is the first choice for the Rockets' bench forwards. Therefore, although the 28-year-old Tate is known as the most likely player to be traded by the Rockets, from the current…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued as the Los Angeles Clippers traveled to face the New Orleans Pelicans away from home. The Pelicans were in the midst of a 9-game losing streak, firmly holding the last spot in the Western Conference; while the Clippers were on a 2-game winning streak, needing more victories to avoid falling into the play-in tournament area. Both teams started off with a fierce offensive battle, with the Pelicans slightly ahead in the chaos until the second quarter when the Clippers managed to level the score thanks to Kobe Bryant's heroic performance. After halftime, the Pelicans hit multiple three-pointers, building a massive 16-point lead at one point. In desperate times, Harden stepped up, attacking and assisting to help the Clippers erase the deficit. The two teams then became embroiled in a tug-of-war, with the game's suspense dragging on until the end. The Clippers completed a great comeback with Harden's free throw. Ultimately, the Clippers narrowly defeated the Pelicans 116-113. The Pelicans, plagued by injuries, faced the surging Clippers and gambled with their hot shooting, achieving an impressive 51.2% field goal percentage and sinking 18 three-pointers at a 48.6% rate. In contrast, the Clippers shot only 35.1% from beyond the arc, making just 13 of 37 attempts. However, the Pelicans' limited talent and single-minded approach allowed the Clippers to mount a decisive counterattack with their dominance in the paint. Throughout the game, the Clippers outrebounded their opponents 40-35, dominated the offensive rebounds 14-6, and outscored them in the paint 56-44. Crucially, the Clippers…

In the NBA, scoring 60 points throughout a game is a very difficult feat to achieve. However, there are always some top-level players who have accomplished this goal by only playing three quarters of a game. For example, Harden with 60 points, Kobe with 62 points, and Thompson with 60 points. So the question arises, which of these three has the highest quality? Harden's 60 Points in Three Quarters Harden's abilities are undeniable. In terms of historical scorers, he can be compared to the likes of Jordan, Kobe, and McGrady, with a rich array of offensive techniques. Winning three scoring titles with the Rockets is solid evidence of his prowess. In the 19th season against the Hawks at home, Harden scored 60 points using only three quarters, with 23 free throws, making 20 of them, earning 20 points from the line. Thompson's 60 Points in Three Quarters Thompson is a top-tier 3D player in the current league. Although not considered a superstar, he is definitely at the star level, having assisted Curry in winning four championships. He can be considered the strongest second-in-command since Pippen, excelling in mid-to-long-range shooting, especially with a single-quarter record of 37 points and 14 three-pointers that are hard for future generations to surpass. In the 16th season against the Pacers, Thompson was in excellent form, taking 33 shots and making 21, including 8 out of 14 three-point attempts, and he only played three quarters to score 60 points. Kobe's 62 Points in Three Quarters Kobe has always been known for his scoring ability throughout his…

The game has ended with the Pacers defeating the Celtics 123-114, successfully avenging their previous loss. Just a few days ago, they were brutally defeated by the Celtics by 37 points, but in this match, the Pacers controlled the game from start to finish, ultimately achieving a remarkable comeback. From the beginning of the game, the Pacers displayed an incredibly fierce momentum. Haliburton and Siakam took the court with a fiery intensity, immediately putting immense pressure on the Celtics. The Pacers started with a 6-0 run, momentarily leaving the Celtics stunned. The Celtics quickly adjusted, with Hauser scoring a three-pointer to give the team some breathing room. However, the Pacers continued their relentless offensive onslaught, with Nembhard and Turner contributing mid-range shots, and the Pacers once led by as much as 16-5. The Celtics are no pushovers, and Brown and Horford quickly stepped up, leading a counterattack that allowed them to narrowly overtake the Pacers at the end of the first quarter with a score of 29-27. Although the scores were close, it was clear from the game that the Celtics had not completely controlled the situation. The Pacers' offense was diverse and posed a greater threat. In the second quarter, both teams played at a faster pace, with the scores fluctuating. On the Pacers' side, Mathurin and Siakam continued to exert themselves, frequently raising the score. On the Celtics' side, White, Pritchard, and Brown were also actively trying to reduce the gap, but Haliburton's outstanding performance for the Pacers extended their lead. At halftime, the Pacers led the Celtics…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the Spurs hosted the Clippers. In the first quarter, Wenyamadu scored both inside and outside, leading the team to establish a lead. On the Clippers' side, only Harden struggled to support, with the entire team scoring only 17 points in the quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs had already led by 14 points; in the second quarter, the Clippers' offense warmed up, launching a counterattack with consecutive three-pointers, but they were still unable to stop the Spurs' offense, and the point difference was further widened. At halftime, the Spurs led the Clippers 63-43; after changing sides again, the situation remained the same, with the Clippers completely lost on the offensive end, and the game almost lost its suspense; in the final quarter, the Clippers surrendered early, but the Spurs' bench continued to output, and the game ended with the Spurs defeating the Clippers 122-86. Who would have thought that the first tragedy of the new year would happen to the Clippers. This game clearly shows the gap in talent between the two sides. Under Harden's single-core leadership, it is already very difficult for the team to achieve sixth place in the West. The Clippers now urgently need a second scorer who can sustain output. Good news came as the Clippers' core Leonard welcomed news of his return. According to Law Murray of the Clippers, Leonard aims to return on January 5 (Beijing time) at home against the Hawks. Leonard averages 25.4 points per game in his career with the Clippers, along…