On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Spurs hosting the Grizzlies at home. Prior to this game, the Grizzlies had lost to the Rockets and were struggling to regain their position in the top two in the West. However, the Nuggets were chasing closely with a four-game winning streak, so the Grizzlies needed to win to maintain their third place in the West. The Spurs also couldn't afford to lose as it would drop them out of the top ten in the West. A tough battle was inevitable. Let's discuss the game process and player performances. Game Review:‌ The first quarter started with Morant and Zhou Zhihao leading the Grizzlies to a 10-2 lead. Wen Ban and Castle hit consecutive threes to help the Grizzlies close the gap with an 8-2 run. Jaren Jackson and Aldama combined for 5 points to give the Grizzlies a slight lead. Keldon Johnson scored 5 points in response, and after the bench came in, the Spurs gradually overtook the score. At the end of the quarter, Tre Jones hit a three-pointer and Keldon Johnson made two free throws, giving the Spurs a 2-point lead. In the second quarter, Champa Ni hit consecutive threes to help the Spurs expand their lead. Lala Via and Little Pippen led an 8-0 run to tie the score. Barnes and Paul combined for 4 points, and Vassell made three free throws, allowing the Spurs to re-establish a slight lead. After that, Kennard became a key player, hitting consecutive threes to help the Grizzlies close…

On January 7, 2025, the NBA regular season continued, with the competition in the Western Conference becoming increasingly fierce. Today, both the Clippers and the Mavericks suffered major reversals while leading, making the situation even more complicated. The Clippers once led by 19 points on the road but were eventually overturned by the Timberwolves; while the Mavericks, who led by double digits in the first quarter, ultimately suffered a crushing defeat of 104-119 against the Grizzlies. The Mavericks faced significant challenges in today's game. With Irving and Doncic absent, the team's core strength was greatly weakened. In the first quarter, the Mavericks once took a 36-26 lead thanks to the performances of Clay and Washington, seemingly controlling the game. However, in the second quarter, the Mavericks' difficulties intensified. Gafford, an interior player, sprained his ankle while grabbing a rebound, and the continuous injuries made the Mavericks' lineup even more stretched thin. Despite this, the Grizzlies relied on their deep roster and the outstanding performance of Jaren Jackson Jr. to gradually turn the tide. Jackson scored 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists in the first half, dominating the interior battle. At halftime, the Mavericks trailed the Grizzlies by only one point at 55-56. In the third quarter, the Grizzlies launched a 12-5 offensive, quickly expanding their lead to double digits. Although the Maverick players gave it their all, they were still unable to stop the Grizzlies' offensive onslaught, ultimately suffering a crushing defeat of 104-119. Similarly to the Mavericks, the Clippers' performance was also regrettable. Facing the Timberwolves away from…