On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 18-win and 14-loss Lakers host the 11-win and 21-loss Trail Blazers. This was a must-win game for the Lakers, with Hayes returning but Davis and Vincent absent, significantly reducing their combat effectiveness. Could they defeat the Trail Blazers? The Lakers' starting lineup was Reeves + Christie + Hachimura + James + Hayes, while the Blazers were without Grant, starting with Simmons + Sharpe + Avdija + Kamara + Ayton. In the first quarter, Hayes dunked, Sharpe responded with a three-pointer, Hachimura and James scored four points, putting the Lakers ahead 6-3. Ayton made a hook shot, Hachimura dunked, and the gap remained at three points. Simmons, Kamara, and Ayton then took the lead by three points. Reeves and Christie scored, but Sharpe and Avdija responded, giving the Blazers a four-point lead. Klock and Finney-Smith scored, but Sharpe and Henderson responded strongly, increasing the gap to eight points. Klock, Knickert, and James narrowed the gap to three points. Kamara dunked, Klock dunked, and Murray made one of two free throws. At the end of the first quarter, the Blazers led 31-27. In the second quarter, Kling, Avdija, and Murray scored, while James continued to score, keeping the gap at four points. Avdija and Simmons scored, but Reeves made a mid-range shot and Christie hit two consecutive three-pointers, narrowing the gap to one point. Avdija scored again, but Hayes, Christie, and James scored in succession, giving the Lakers a four-point lead. Kamara and Sharpe scored, but James scored five points…

Here it is! The Third Giant! Can the Lakers Be Saved? As we all know, the Lakers have finally completed their first trade. They sent out Russell, Lewis, and three second-round picks to acquire Finney-Smith and Milton from the Nets. This trade is widely regarded as a win for the Lakers, with The Athletic giving them an A- rating. Let's start with Russell. Under Redick this season, his starting position has been completely stripped away. His playing time has dropped to 26.3 minutes per game, averaging only 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists, with a true shooting percentage of 53.7%. Therefore, it was not surprising that Russell was traded. Compared to the breakout season of Reeves this year, Russell's status in the team has been completely replaced. By trading Russell, the Lakers have further solidified Reeves' position in the team. This season, Reeves has almost played the best season of his career. He has played 27 games for the Lakers so far, starting in all of them, averaging 34.5 minutes per game, scoring 18.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1 steal, with a shooting percentage of 44.9% + 36.1%, and a true shooting percentage of 58.6%. In comparison, Reeves' stats over the past two years are as follows... 22-23 season: 13 points, 3 rebounds, 3.4 assists 23-24 season: 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists This season, his scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals have all set new career highs. Looking at the stats, he is already at an All-Star level. So far this season, he has locked down the…

Generally speaking, NBA No. 1 picks are all gifted individuals, basketball geniuses, like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They are super No. 1 picks, the pride of heaven, and they have shown off their impressive stats and strength right from the start. There are very few No. 1 picks in NBA history who have appeared to be "busts," such as Kwame Brown and Bennett. These two No. 1 picks are famous "busts" who were quickly left without a team to play for and were eliminated by the competition in the league. What level has the new No. 1 pick reached? 50 points + 48 points! First in history, the super No. 1 pick has gone crazy, creating the strongest record in history. In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Lisha Xie as the No. 1 pick. Lisha Xie has played 34 games this season, averaging 23.9 minutes per game, scoring 10.9 points + 3.4 rebounds + 1.2 assists + 0.8 steals + 0.6 blocks. This data seems a bit mediocre. Lisha Xie's shooting percentage is 40.3%, three-point percentage is 28.4%, and free throw percentage is 69.7%. This efficiency level is not high, no wonder fans say that the performance of this year's No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 picks is not good. The No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft, Wen Ban Yama, is completely different from Lisha Xie. Wen Ban Yama is a super No. 1 pick, his basketball talent is at the strongest level in NBA history, comparable to James and Jordan. Wen Ban Yama…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with the Lakers facing off against the Trail Blazers at home. Davis and Vincent were absent due to injuries, but the good news was that Hayes returned to start the game. James started the game and reached another milestone in his career, playing 1522 regular-season games, tying Nowitzki for fourth place in history. In the first half of the first quarter, both teams played back and forth, with the score staying close; as the game entered the middle stage, the Trail Blazers adopted a fast-paced strategy, continuously attacking the Lakers' interior, and with decent three-point shooting, they once took an 8-point lead; towards the end of the quarter, after James came on, the Lakers' offense improved and narrowed the gap, ending the first quarter with the Lakers trailing 27-31 by 4 points. At the beginning of the second quarter, only James and Reeves could score for the Lakers on the offensive end, while the five-small lineup on defense was repeatedly attacked by the Trail Blazers, causing damage, and the Trail Blazers kept the pressure on the Lakers; after Hayes came on, the Lakers had rim protection inside, then Christie became the star, first hitting two consecutive threes to narrow the gap, then following a James assist for a 2+1 to help the Lakers take the lead; immediately after James scored 8 points in a row, Christie hit another corner three to widen the gap, ending the half with the Lakers leading 60-51 by 9 points. In the second quarter, Christie…

On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, there were 6 NBA games today, with many players delivering impressive performances. Who were they? Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors had an outstanding performance in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Curry only played for 30 minutes and finished early, shooting 11 of 15 (8 of 8 from three-point range), scoring 30 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, and making 1 steal, with a plus-minus of +32, the highest in the game. He led the Warriors to a 34-point victory over the 76ers, rendering Joel Embiid's 28 points and 14 rebounds ineffective. Curry's perfect 8-for-8 shooting from beyond the arc in this game, with a 100% shooting percentage, was astonishingly efficient. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics also shone in the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis absent, the Celtics' strength was significantly weakened, but Tatum carried the team. He shot 13 of 27 (6 of 17 from three-point range) and made 1 of 2 free throws, scoring 33 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, dishing out 9 assists, and making 3 steals, leading the Celtics to a 3-point victory over the Timberwolves. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers had an excellent game against the Miami Heat. Haliburton shot 13 of 21 (6 of 13 from three-point range) and made 1 of 3 free throws, scoring 33 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, dishing out 15 assists, and making 2 steals without any turnovers, with a plus-minus of +26. He delivered a perfect performance, leading the Pacers to a…

The game between the Lakers and the Pistons was filled with unexpected twists from the start. The Lakers, who had been performing well recently with four wins out of five games and the top defensive efficiency in the league, were caught off guard at home and ultimately lost when LeBron James' long-range three-pointer missed at the last moment, causing him to storm off in frustration. The Lakers had a strong momentum at home, with James leading his teammates to a good start, particularly accurate with their three-point shots, quickly gaining an eight-point lead, making the game seem like it would be an easy win. On the other hand, the Pistons remained calm, playing at their own pace without panicking despite falling behind in score. They steadily followed the Lakers' rhythm, showing that they were well-prepared. The Lakers' starting lineup performed well, but things started to go awry when the rotation came in, with the defensive intensity dropping significantly and giving the Pistons many opportunities. Beasley, coming off the bench, played as if he was on a hot streak, finding scoring opportunities no matter how the Lakers defended, single-handedly wreaking havoc on their defense. Fontecchio was incredible, sinking two consecutive three-pointers, leaving Lakers fans stunned, as no one expected such prowess from the Pistons' bench. The Lakers' bench, however, seemed somewhat powerless, struggling to find their rhythm on offense and getting lost on defense, allowing the Pistons to gradually close the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers surprisingly trailed by two points, a result that left the…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Lakers defeat the Trail Blazers at home, with Davis sidelined due to injury. The 40-year-old LeBron James went 15 for 25 from the field, including 7 of 10 from three-point range, scoring 38 points with 8 assists and 3 rebounds. He stepped up in the crucial moments, setting multiple records and tying Michael Jordan for first place in history with 562 games scoring 30+ points. Davis missed the game due to a left ankle injury, which was not serious. The Lakers were cautious and decided to rest him. James started alongside Reeves, Hachimura, Christie, and Hayes. In the first quarter, James played for 7 minutes, going 2 for 4 and scoring 7 points with 3 assists. While the Lakers' overall offense was decent, their defense was lacking, as they scored 27 points but still trailed the Trail Blazers by 4. In the second quarter, the 40-year-old James turned on his offensive mode - driving through defenders for layups and hitting step-back threes without hesitation. After James took a break, Christie hit back-to-back threes and completed a tough 2+1 play. When James returned, he hit another three-pointer, leading the Lakers on a 14-3 run to take the lead. James then had a two-handed dunk and another three-pointer, finishing the half with the Lakers leading 60-51, a 9-point advantage. In this quarter alone, James went 5 for 7, scoring an explosive 14 points. In the third quarter, the Lakers continued to dominate and expand their lead over the Trail Blazers, winning…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Lakers host the Trail Blazers, and James achieved another milestone. He tied with Dirk Nowitzki for fourth place in career regular-season appearances and equaled Michael Jordan's record of 562 games with 30+ points, ranking first in history. In the previous victory against the Trail Blazers, James was sidelined due to injury. In today's home game against the Trail Blazers, Anthony Davis (left ankle sprain) missed the game due to injury, but James continued to lead the team as a starter. Before the game, James entered the court stylishly wearing shorts, slippers, and a hooded sweatshirt. The game officially started, and in the first quarter, James scored 4 points and provided 3 assists. In the second quarter, he unleashed his full power, unstoppable with crushing drives and also scoring from beyond the arc, contributing 14 points in a single quarter to turn the tide of the game. By halftime, James had accumulated 18 points and 5 assists. In the second half, James hit three three-pointers in the third quarter alone, and in the final quarter, he continued to score, officially creating a great record as his points exceeded 30+ for the game. James has now achieved 562 career regular-season games with at least 30 points, tying him with Michael Jordan for first place in history, and it is foreseeable that he will soon hold this record solely. This season, James has scored at least 30 points in eight games. It is worth noting that the current record for points scored…

On January 2nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue with the Lakers hosting the Trail Blazers at home. The Lakers have recently shown some momentum and made gains in the trade market, acquiring Finney-Smith and Milton. However, they lost their last home game to the league-leading Cavaliers, showing a gap in strength with a score of 110-122. Reeves scored 35 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists; Davis had 28 points and 13 rebounds; and James contributed 23 points and 7 assists, but they received too little support from their teammates. Currently, the Lakers have a record of 18 wins and 14 losses, ranking seventh in the Western Conference. In the injury report for this game, Davis is listed as questionable due to an ankle sprain, while James is able to play. This season, the Lakers' performance on both offense and defense has not been outstanding, with many statistics ranking in the lower half of the league. They are able to maintain a top-eight position in the West mainly due to the hard power of their star players. Despite being 40 years old, James can still contribute 23.4 points and 8.9 assists; Davis averages 26.1 points and 11.6 rebounds. The new recruits Smith and Milton also need to quickly integrate into the team to provide more assistance. The Trail Blazers have been in decent form recently, winning two out of their last three games, defeating the Jazz and Mavericks. However, they suffered a crushing defeat against the 76ers, losing 103-125. Their outside shooting was poor, making only 8 out…

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…