A 14-point victory for the Clippers as Harden scores 21+12 and Leonard plays efficiently, while Zubac outperforms Davis and LeBron reaches a historic seventh place On January 20th, Beijing time, the Clippers played against the Lakers at home, with the game ending in a 116-102 victory for the Clippers. Both teams have been in good form recently, with the Clippers securing a three-game winning streak and the Lakers achieving two consecutive victories. However, the Clippers boast the second-best defensive efficiency in the league this season, whereas the Lakers' defense has been poor and their offense inconsistent, making it challenging for them to win games. This match was crucial for the Lakers, as they are only half a game behind the Clippers. The Clippers' starting lineup for the game was Harden, Powell, Leonard, Jones, and Zubac, while the Lakers started with Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis. In the first quarter, Hachimura scored on a cut, followed by Powell's counterattack score. Zubac and Powell continued to contribute points, but James responded with consecutive three-pointers. Later, Harden completed a 3+1 play, and after a timeout, Leonard hit a three-pointer, giving the Clippers a six-point lead. After another timeout, James and Christie tried to close the gap, but Leonard quickly responded. The game remained close until the end of the quarter when Harden led the Clippers to extend their lead, finishing the first quarter with the Lakers trailing by six points. In the second quarter, Leonard and Batum attempted to increase the lead, followed by Reeves finding his offensive rhythm to keep the…

Victory! Jokic with 20+14+10, Banchero 17 for 4, Westbrook Makes a Big Contribution, Western Conference Landscape Changes Beijing time January 20, 2025, the 23-20 Magic hosted the 25-16 Nuggets. The Magic were missing the Wagner brothers, Suggs, and Bitadze, suffering a significant loss in combat power. On paper, they were not considered strong opponents for the Nuggets. However, the Magic are an iron-blooded team known for their tenacity and strong defense. Could the Magic pull off an upset against the Nuggets today? The Magic's starting lineup featured Anthony, Pope, Silva, Banchero, and Carter, while the Nuggets started with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, Carter and Pope opened with a 4-0 lead. Westbrook hit a three-pointer, followed by Carter and Pope scoring another four points, putting the Magic ahead 8-3. After a timeout, Jokic and Murray scored, to which Silva and Carter responded, maintaining the Magic's lead at 13-7. Braun scored four consecutive points, Banchero made a putback, and the Magic led by four. Jokic made a layup, Silva responded with a three-pointer, and the lead was five. Porter hit a three-pointer, Pope responded in kind, and the lead remained at five. Jokic and Westbrook scored again, while Quinn and Xiustan hit three-pointers, extending the lead to seven. Jokic and Strasser narrowed the gap to one point, and the first quarter ended with the Magic leading 29-28. In the second quarter, Quinn made a layup, giving the Magic a three-point lead. Gordon also made a layup. Banchero, Quinn, and Xiustan combined for seven points, extending the…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the Lakers lost to the Clippers, ending their two-game winning streak. Although LeBron James, at the age of 40, performed well individually in the first three quarters, unfortunately, the Lakers' roster depth was far inferior to that of the Clippers. In the final quarter, James went on a 7-for-0 shooting slump, making it impossible for the team to catch up (he only made 1 of 8 shots in the fourth quarter). James finished the game with 25 points and 11 assists. Since December 30th, LeBron James has had an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 55.3%. Facing the Clippers' tight defense, he started the game by hitting two difficult three-pointers in a row. His third three-pointer was a Curry-style transition shot, but unfortunately, it missed. His fourth three-pointer also missed. After Redick's timeout, James hit a counterattack layup. In the first quarter, James made 2 of 5 three-pointers, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers. In the second quarter, James scored on a fast break layup and drew a foul on a drive. He also assisted Reeves in consecutive shots, helping the Lakers reduce the gap to 1 point. Unfortunately, Davis kept missing his mid-range shots, and the Clippers extended their lead to 12 points again. James' head was hit by Bamba once again, just like in the previous game against the Nets. At halftime, he had 7 shots, made 4, and made 2 of 5 three-pointers, scoring 13 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal. In the third quarter,…

On January 20th, the NBA regular season continued with a derby match between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. In this game, Harden achieved a milestone by surpassing Oscar Robertson to move up to 14th place in history, while Leonard reached his career 14,000-point milestone. The Clippers ultimately defeated the Lakers 116-102. With this victory, the Clippers secured their fourth consecutive win, while the Lakers' two-game winning streak came to an end. Clippers (24-17): Harden scored 21 points and had 12 assists, Powell scored 22 points, Zubac scored 21 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, and Leonard contributed 19 points and 4 assists. Lakers (22-18): James scored 25 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and had 11 assists, Davis scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Reeves scored 14 points, Hachimura scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and Knickert scored 10 points. In the first quarter, Harden's 3+1 and Leonard's three-pointer helped the Clippers take an 18-12 lead at 6 minutes and 49 seconds. Davis scored six points in a row, and the Lakers narrowed the gap to 23-26 in the latter half of the quarter. After that, both teams exchanged blows on the court, and at the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Lakers by 32-26. In the second quarter, Kevin Porter Jr. scored seven points in a row, and the Clippers went on a 13-3 run in the middle of the quarter, leading 56-44 with 4 minutes and 13 seconds left. The Lakers' offense continued to struggle, while the Clippers expanded their lead with…

Today's Los Angeles derby saw the Clippers host the Lakers, with the Lakers starting lineup featuring Reeves, Christie, Hachimura, James, and Davis; while the Clippers started with Harden, Powell, Derrick Jones, Leonard, and Zubac. In the opening quarter, both teams started with turnovers. LeBron James continuously assisted Hachimura and Davis in scoring, while on the Clippers' side, Powell scored 7 points in a row, showing great form. After Jones made a follow-up basket, James hit two consecutive three-pointers, to which Harden responded with a 3+1, then assisted Leonard with a three-pointer, giving the Clippers a 6-point lead and forcing a Lakers timeout. After the timeout, both teams continued to attack each other, with Leonard, James, Davis, and Zubac all contributing points. With the score at 19-24, Coach Lue called a timeout. Returning to the game, Harden continued his three-point shooting, with Bamba, who came off the bench, also scoring. Davis and Reeves kept the Lakers in the game, and the first quarter ended with the Clippers leading 32-26. In the second quarter, during the rotation phase, Leonard replaced Harden, and James returned to lead the team. Batum hit a three-pointer first, followed by James drawing a foul and making free throws. Leonard continued with a mid-range shot, to which Reeves immediately responded with a three-pointer. Both teams were once again locked in a tough battle, with Christie scoring a layup to bring the Lakers within 2 points. Porter then scored 4 points to stop the bleeding and force another Lakers timeout. Returning to the game, Leonard scored another 4 points,…

On January 20th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 113-100 on the road. The team has won six out of their last seven games and is currently only one game behind the Memphis Grizzlies as they strive to reach the top three in the Western Conference. In the first half of this game, both teams played back and forth, with the Nuggets not having a significant advantage. They only managed a two-point lead at halftime against a depleted Magic squad, failing to create a substantial gap. However, in the third quarter, Nikola Jokic began to distribute assists aggressively, dishing out seven assists in the quarter alone. Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Bruce Brown combined for 29 points, leading the team to a 39-25 scoring run in the quarter. The Nuggets extended their lead to 16 points thanks to their performance in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets further increased their lead to 20 points, effectively ending any suspense in the game. Ultimately, the Nuggets secured an easy victory on the road, continuing their recent strong momentum. Jokic once again delivered a dominant performance, playing only the first three quarters of the game. He shot 7-for-9, accumulating 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks while committing just two turnovers. He showcased his all-around skills on both offense and defense, effortlessly dominating the paint against the Magic's interior defense. It's worth noting that this marks the third consecutive game in which Jokic has recorded a…

Crazy Game! Clippers Unleash a 19-4 Scoring Spree: Harden Scores 9 Points with Assists, LeBron and Brow Struggle to Keep Up with 23 Points On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Clippers hosting the Lakers at home. This was the first Los Angeles derby of the season, with both teams' main players in action and starting off in good form, trading blows on the offensive end as James and Harden traded three-pointers, with the Clippers slightly taking the lead; in the second quarter, the Lakers' offense stalled, allowing the Clippers to pull away with a 19-4 scoring spree, leading 64-49 at halftime. In this game, Davis and Harden were both in action, with Hachimura starting off with a dunk for points, Powell scoring 7 consecutive points with inside drives and outside shots, Xiaoqiang getting an offensive rebound basket, James hitting two consecutive threes, Harden responding with a 3+1, and the two teams trading blows on the offensive end. Leonard also hit a three-pointer, taking an 18-12 lead, James drove for a basket, Christie hit a three-pointer, Leonard made a jumper, Zubac scored under the basket, and the Clippers were able to take control. Powell continued to score with a drive, Davis scored under the basket, Harden hit a three-pointer, Reeves also hit a three-pointer, and the Clippers led 32-26 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, Batum hit a three-pointer, James responded with a counterattack, Leonard made a jumper, Reeves hit a three-pointer, and the Clippers still held the initiative on…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with the Thunder, the top team in the West, playing against the Nets at home. In the previous game, Alexander's absence led to a loss for the team, but this time he returned with a fiery performance, directly exploding against the Nets and taking a 20-point lead in the first quarter. The Thunder maintained their lead throughout the game, with the Nets unable to close the gap. Ultimately, the Thunder secured a 127-101 victory over the Nets, returning to their winning ways. The previous loss was mainly due to Alexander not playing, but this time he made his return. The Thunder immediately demonstrated their dominance as the top team in the West, overwhelming the short-handed Nets who had no ability to resist. They scored a 39-19 lead in a single quarter, setting the tone for the game. The Thunder firmly controlled the initiative on the court, not giving the Nets any chance to fight back. The game quickly lost its suspense, with the fourth quarter becoming garbage time. The Thunder ultimately achieved a 26-point victory. This time, Alexander returned after resting for one game, and he came back in hot form. He played only 29 minutes, shooting 8 of 14 from the field and making all 10 free throws, scoring a game-high 27 points, along with 10 assists and 4 steals, with a plus-minus of +27, the highest on the team. This time, Jalen Williams rested and did not play, and the Thunder have also started to rest in rotation…

On January 20th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Nuggets visiting the Magic. The two teams were locked in a seesaw battle, with the Magic able to take some initiative and even lead by as much as 10 points at one point. However, Murray and Jokic led the team to turn the tide, and they further widened the gap in the following quarters, with the fourth quarter quickly losing suspense. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Magic 113-100, securing their second consecutive victory while maintaining their position as fourth in the West. The Nuggets have been in excellent form recently, but they initially found themselves in a passive situation. However, the team's multi-point scoring and the outstanding performance of Murray and Jokic helped them reverse the situation. They took control of the game in the third quarter, finishing with a 16-point lead. In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets extended their lead, allowing Jokic to rest early, and the game lost its suspense early, resulting in a 13-point victory for the Nuggets. The Nuggets' outside shooting was not impressive this time, only making 7 three-pointers throughout the game. According to current league trends, such a performance would be difficult to win a game. Surprisingly, the Nuggets achieved a big win. This is largely due to their dominance in the paint, with Jokic anchoring the team, giving them an absolute advantage inside and ultimately helping them secure the victory. The Nuggets shot 40 out of 77, with a field goal percentage of 51.9%, encountering little trouble. Jokic played exceptionally well,…

Oral Agreement Reached!‌ On January 19th, Beijing time, Spanish media Relevo's renowned journalist Matteo Moretto and famous transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano revealed that Manchester United winger Antony has joined Real Betis on a pure loan deal. Antony is a transaction in Manchester United's history that will never be forgotten. In August 2022, the transfer fee was 95 million euros, but two and a half years later, his value dropped to only 20 million. New coach Amorim could not save this asset, with only 7 substitute appearances in the league this season, playing for 127 minutes with no goals or assists. The management had long planned to clean him up, but after circling around the transfer market, there were no takers. Only La Liga club Real Betis and Greek Super League powerhouse Olympiacos were willing to rent him. Dongzi personally did not want to leave the top five leagues, eliminating the latter. Real Betis sold Assane Diouss to Como and loaned Rui Silva to Sporting Portugal, freeing up space before finally submitting an official loan application to Manchester United. Pure loan, without any buyout clauses, with Manchester United covering part of the salary expenses. It can also be seen as a disguised subsidy to get rid of him, so as not to be an eyesore. In fact, free rental doesn't offer much benefit. We can only hope that Antony can perform well in half a season, attracting more potential buyers next summer to recover tens of millions of euros in losses. But the probability of this is too low, it would…