With the continuous evolution of NBA game strategies, scoring has become much easier for players today compared to a decade ago. This season alone, over 40 players in the league have averaged more than 20 points per game. Considering that superstar pairings have become commonplace in the current NBA landscape, we've witnessed numerous high-scoring duos within teams, many of whom have combined averages exceeding 50 points. For instance, this season's Bucks duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have a combined average of 58.6 points. However, since the regular season is far from over, their performance may still fluctuate. Excluding this season, let's explore the highest-scoring duos in NBA history. Anthony & Iverson (52.1 points per game in the 08 season) In the mid-2006-2007 season, Allen Iverson was traded to the Nuggets. Although he was no longer at his peak, he still had considerable scoring ability. At the same time, the Nuggets' star player, Carmelo Anthony, had matured, forming an explosive backcourt duo with Iverson. By the 2007-2008 season, both their averages ranked in the top five in the league, with Iverson averaging 26.4 points (third in the league) and Anthony close behind with 25.7 points (fourth in the league). Under the leadership of Anthony and Iverson, the Nuggets won five more games in the regular season than the previous year. However, due to fierce Western Conference competition, their ranking dropped to eighth, and they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs that year. James & Wade (52.2 points per game in the 11 season) In 2010, the…

The Clippers suffered a crushing defeat in their first game of the new year against the Spurs, with the match from start to finish exuding a sense of fatigue and powerlessness. Despite Harden's initial flashes of brilliance, he was unable to change the team's downward trend, while Spurs rookie Wenyamata completely demonstrated his dominance in the game. The team's recent form does not seem to be in good shape, with consecutive back-to-back schedules depleting the players' energy reserves, which was particularly evident in this game. The players' movements were noticeably slower than usual, and their reactions on defense were not timely enough. The Clippers' offense was completely out of sync, with the players' positioning and passing combinations appearing particularly stiff. Even veterans like Harden found it difficult to drive the team's offensive atmosphere, leaving the entire team trapped in a vicious cycle. Coach Tyronn Lue made constant adjustments to the lineup on the sidelines, but no matter who he brought on, he could not change the team's downward trend. In such a situation, even the coaching staff's tactical arrangements seemed somewhat powerless. The Spurs played with ease, with Wenyamata completely dominating Zubac in the paint, showcasing his superior dominance on both offense and defense. The atmosphere on the Clippers' bench was somber, with the players' expressions filled with fatigue and disappointment. This state indeed requires some serious adjustment. By the third quarter, the game had already lost its suspense, and Tyronn Lue decided to let the starting players rest early. Although this decision was somewhat helpless, it was indeed the…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the Clippers played against the Spurs away from home, and the game ended with the Clippers losing 88-122 to the Spurs. In this game, the Clippers were playing back-to-back, so they would have some physical problems. More importantly, none of the Clippers' players could match up against Wenyambo, so in the game, the Clippers could only watch as Wenyambo helped the Spurs take the lead. Moreover, Powell's offensive state was also very poor in the game, which made it even more difficult for the Clippers to catch up. Not to mention that the Clippers failed to control their own turnovers in this game, so when the Spurs scored from multiple points, the Clippers were also beaten down. This game had already lost suspense by the third quarter. In fact, it is not unacceptable for the Clippers to lose this game. After all, it should be understandable that the Clippers' offensive state is low in back-to-back games. Moreover, Powell has been playing quite well in recent games, so it should be understandable that Powell occasionally appears low in the game. After all, even Harden, who is as strong as him, has appeared low several times this season. Not to mention that this game is still back-to-back, and in this game, it is not only Powell who is low, but also Zubac and others who are also low in the game. Therefore, it is normal for Powell to appear low. Finally, in this game, Powell got 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists with 12 shots and…

Recently, the Clippers' performance has been truly eye-catching, especially Powell, who has exploded almost instantly! Look at his current average stats, which are impressive - 28.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.8 steals, making him truly versatile! This is not an ordinary scorer; his performance can be said to have exceeded the expectations of most people, even Harden couldn't help but praise him. Think about it carefully, behind all this, Harden's spirit of sacrifice and leadership is really indispensable. Speaking of Harden, you might be puzzled: he is the backbone leading the team to victory, so how does Powell benefit so much? Well, let me tell you, Harden's role on the court is not just a scoring champion; his ability to attract defense has given Powell many opportunities. Under Harden's leadership, Powell's performance is truly impeccable. You see, Harden always manages to accurately attract defensive pressure during offense, providing open positions for other players, and Powell is precisely the player who can convert those opportunities into scores. Look, he not only scores himself but also drives the whole team. Although Harden can also score, he never cares about the number of shots he takes; instead, he is willing to make selfless sacrifices and adjust the team's offensive rhythm. And this is one of the reasons why Powell can repeatedly explode in games. For example, in the game against the Warriors, the cooperation between Harden and Powell was flawless - Powell not only scored 26 points but also helped the Clippers win the game. At this moment, Powell became a…

The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 113-105 to achieve a 12-game winning streak, making this season an impressive one. Although the Thunder had the best record in the West last season, it was due to a late surge, and there were still many teams that could compete with them for first place. However, this year the Thunder has left their competitors far behind, with a five-game lead over the second-place Grizzlies. The Thunder's goal is no longer just to be the best in the West but to claim the top spot in the league. It must be said that Alexander is now the biggest favorite for this year's MVP. Despite Jokic still leading the race, there is a sense of fatigue among the public, who believe that Alexander is more deserving of the MVP than Jokic. Firstly, the Thunder's record completely outshines the Nuggets', and secondly, Alexander's recent performances have been incredible. This season, he averages 31.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block per game, with a shooting percentage of 53% and a three-point percentage of 35%. In December and on the first day of the new year, Alexander has scored over 40 points three times. These include 45 points against the Pacers, 41 points against the Wizards, and 40 points against the Timberwolves. Alexander's performance has also made the Clippers envious, as they regret their decision. After the game today, two Clippers reporters praised Alexander on social media, with journalist Tomer Azarly saying that with nearly half the season gone, Alexander is the most valuable player…

On January 1, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 16-win and 16-loss Spurs host the 19-win and 13-loss Clippers. The Clippers were playing back-to-back games, having reversed a 14-point deficit to defeat the Pelicans the previous day. Their physical condition was not as good as the Spurs. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter, the Spurs, who had led by 26 points, were reversed by the Clippers. They were eager to seek revenge today. Could the Spurs do it? The Spurs' starting lineup was Paul, Vassell, Barnes, Sohan, and Wembanyama, while the Clippers, with Leonard absent, started with Harden, Dunn, Powell, Derrick Jones, and Zubac. In the first quarter, Wembanyama scored six consecutive points, Harden made a three-pointer, and Zubac made one of two free throws. Paul made a mid-range shot, and the Spurs led 8-4. Harden made both free throws, Sohan and Wembanyama scored six points in a row, and the Spurs stopped the Clippers at 14-6. After the timeout, Harden made a layup, Vassell scored four points in a row, and the lead reached 10 points. Dunn and Harden scored, Wembanyama continued to score, and Keldon made both free throws, with the lead at 14 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 31-17, with Wembanyama scoring 17 points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Bamba made a layup and Powell made a three-pointer. Keldon responded with five points in a row, and the lead remained at 14 points. Coffey made a…

NBA regular season continues to play, the Clippers lost 86-122 to the Spurs on the road, ending their 3-game winning streak. In this game, the Clippers started off in a terrible state, with their offense repeatedly failing and a very low success rate under the basket. The Spurs took advantage of the Clippers' physical issues from back-to-back games, frequently pushing counterattacks and speeding up. By the end of the first quarter, the Clippers were already trailing by 14 points at 17-31. In the second quarter, although the Clippers' offense improved somewhat, they still couldn't stop the Spurs' momentum, scoring 26-32 in the quarter, and by halftime, the Clippers were down by 20 points. In the second half, the Clippers remained passive on both offense and defense. By the middle of the third quarter, their deficit had exceeded 25 points. In the latter half of the third quarter, Tyronn Lue began to bring in third-string substitutes one after another, and the entire fourth quarter turned into garbage time, with the point difference growing larger and larger, ultimately resulting in a disaster. After the loss, the Clippers' record stands at 19 wins and 14 losses. So where exactly did they lose in this game? Perhaps the data can give us some answers. Harden shot 11 for 5, made 2 out of 6 three-pointers, and 5 out of 6 free throws, scoring 17 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block, and 5 turnovers. Today, Harden's personal offensive performance was actually quite good, especially in the first quarter when the whole…

This season's NBA regular season has been going on for more than two months, and the Western Conference is in chaos. Several top teams such as the Clippers, Nuggets, and Lakers have slowly caught up with the fourth-place Mavericks, making it seem that a 60% winning rate is not a safe threshold for playoff tickets! Over these two months of games, my most direct feeling is that there are fewer and fewer stars in the entire league who can lead their teams to a guaranteed bottom line! Let me give you some examples: Curry, at nearly 37 years old, has seen his average stats drop to 22 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.4 assists this season, with a record of 12 wins and 14 losses in the games he played. In many tough matches, Curry always seems to be in a slump, such as shooting 4 out of 14 against the Cavaliers, 2 out of 13 against the Pacers, and 0 out of 7 against the Grizzlies. The Warriors also suffered defeat after defeat, dropping from first place in the West at the beginning of the season. Another example is the Suns, who have a record of 1 win and 9 losses when Durant is absent; when Booker is absent, the team's record is 1 win and 5 losses. The Suns' total salary exceeds 220million,butwithoutasuperstarworth220 million, but without a superstar worth 220million,butwithoutasuperstarworth50 million, they become a mediocre team. Where did the remaining 170milliongo?EspeciallyBill,whoearns170 million go? Especially Bill, who earns 170milliongo?EspeciallyBill,whoearns50.2 million but averages only 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists,…

NBA regular season, an internal battle in the West, the Clippers against the Spurs. Although the Clippers are ranked higher than the Spurs, they are playing back-to-back games, plus Cardi Zige is not playing, so it's not that easy to win. The key to victory is whether they can contain Wenyambo. The Spurs have sent out their full squad, determined to win this crucial battle for position, which is worth two games. In the first half, the Clippers were thrashed by the Spurs, trailing by as many as 20 points, 43-63. The Clippers' offense clearly had major issues, with Harden struggling to keep the team afloat in the first quarter, but completely fizzling out in the second, while his teammates were not pulling their weight. Additionally, the team's signature defense was nowhere to be seen, and turnovers were also high. The Spurs played very well, with Wenyambo attacking and defending comprehensively, and Paul orchestrating from behind. Under their leadership, the other players also played comfortably. Powell scored 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals; Zubac scored 3 points and 3 rebounds; Dunn scored 7 points; Harden scored 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block; Sohan scored 4 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal; Barnes scored 3 points and 3 rebounds; Wen Ban scored 21 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks; Vassell scored 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals; Paul scored 5 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals; Castle scored 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists; Keldon…

Philadelphia won 125-103 on the road against Portland, currently with a record of 13 wins and 17 losses, securing their fourth consecutive victory and nearing a return to the play-in tournament. We previously mentioned that once Embiid is able to play, Philadelphia has no problem making it into the playoffs in the East. Although Embiid's playing style is soft and he wipes the floor, his ability to maintain the team's lower limit is still there. Due to his fragile body, he uses a guard-style approach; otherwise, Embiid would have retired like Oden. The current issue is still with George. It's unclear whether George's cliff-like decline is due to his age or if his ball-handling rights in Philadelphia are even worse than in the Clippers? George's recent performance has been exaggerated. Today, George shot 4 for 9, made 1 of 3 three-pointers, scored 9 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal, but also had 4 turnovers and 5 fouls. This is a giant signed for a $50 million annual salary. Obviously, George has proven Harden wrong again because Harden seems to have overestimated George. In November interviews and after two games against Philadelphia, Harden gave his own evaluation of George. Harden said that George and himself are still close, and it's good that he left the Clippers because he's happy and making money in Philadelphia, then he'll get more opportunities than in the Clippers. At the same time, Harden also believes that with George gone, he will get more ball-handling rights and more opportunities. Harden's self-evaluation is accurate; this…