Today's NBA regular season continues with the Rockets hosting the Heat in what promises to be an intense matchup. Indeed, it's very intense, so much so that it almost comes to blows. In the first quarter, the Heat slightly have the upper hand. After putting an end to the Butler trade rumors, they are working hard to get back on track, and it seems to be paying off with a score of 31-27 in their favor. In the second quarter, the Rockets attempt a comeback. They are after all the second in the West before the game, and they do have the strength, but the effect is not obvious, and they still trail at halftime. After changing sides for the second half, the Rockets take the lead, at one point leading the Heat by nearly 10 points, looking like they're going to defend their home court. But in the fourth quarter, the Rockets fail to hold off the Heat's counterattack. In the final moments, they tie the game but can't hold onto the key shots, ultimately losing 100-104 and letting the Heat escape. In the closing moments of the fourth quarter, the Rockets repeatedly commit sideline violations. VanVleet, as a veteran, makes such a mistake, which is confusing. Furthermore, VanVleet also confronts the referee and is called for a technical foul, resulting in his immediate ejection from the game. Do you think that's all? This is when the real drama begins. VanVleet is still frustrated when Herro suddenly gets into a verbal altercation with Amen Thompson, and the two engage…

On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season continued, with the Houston Rockets hosting the Miami Heat. Surprisingly, the Rockets have suffered eight consecutive losses against the Heat, failing to defeat them in four consecutive seasons, which is currently the longest losing streak against any team in the league. It's worth noting that before this season, the Rockets had just ended a 15-game losing streak against the Warriors and a 9-game losing streak against the Pacers. Obviously, the current Rockets are quietly rising, despite controversies over the positioning of Jalen Green and Shen Jing. However, the emergence of new stars Ethan and Amen Thompson has brought many surprises to the team and raised their defense to a new level. However, the Rockets' weaknesses are still obvious, as the team lacks a superstar who can deliver the decisive blow in critical moments. As a result, ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps revealed that many people within the league believe Houston will be the top contender for the next major trade involving star players. Coincidentally, the Heat are currently embroiled in trade rumors about their star player Butler, according to reporter Shams, who reported that Butler has decided to leave the Heat. However, Miami officials still insist they will not trade Butler, which also reflects the locker room conflict issues within the Heat. Before the game, ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's match, with the Rockets having a high win probability of 74.6%, while the Heat's win probability was only 25.4%. Obviously, ESPN is very optimistic that…

On December 27, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 5-win and 25-loss Pelicans host the 20-win and 9-loss Rockets. On paper, the Pelicans, without Ingram and Zion, were not a match for the Rockets. Could the Rockets secure a stable victory? The Rockets were missing Dillon and Ethan, with their starting lineup consisting of VanVleet, Jalen Green, Thompson, Smith, and Shen Jing. The Pelicans' starting lineup was Murray, McCollum, Jones, Murphy, and Missy. In the first quarter, Jalen Green scored 5 consecutive points, followed by a layup from Murphy and Shen Jing, giving the Rockets a 7-2 lead. Jones, McCollum, and Murray responded with points for the Pelicans, but VanVleet and Jalen Green brought the score to 16-10 for the Rockets. Jones and Murray continued to score, but VanVleet and Jalen Green maintained a 7-point lead. Hawkins made a mid-range shot, and Tate, VanVleet, Whitmore, Shen Jing, and Jalen Green extended the lead to 17 points. Javonte Green scored, and Tate made a layup, ending the first quarter with the Rockets leading 39-22. In the second quarter, Thompson made 1 of 2 free throws, and Tais made both his free throws, maintaining a 16-point lead. Thompson, Whitmore, and Smith increased the lead to 21 points, but McCollum narrowed it to 15 points. Jalen Green, Shen Jing, Smith, and Thompson scored, while Earl, Murphy, and McCollum tried to catch up, leaving an 18-point difference at halftime, with the Rockets leading 61-43. In the third quarter, Jalen Green hit a three-pointer, extending the lead to 21 points. Murphy, Missy,…