In the early 90s, the NBA witnessed the rise of the Dallas trio - Jason Kidd, Jim Jackson, and Jamal Mashburn - who became the focus of attention for the Mavericks at the time. Known as the "3J" or "Three Musketeers," their combination was quite cool. Let's rewind to 1992, a year when most readers might not have been born yet. During the 1991-92 season, the Dallas Mavericks had a disappointing record of 22 wins and 60 losses. In the 1992 draft, they selected Jim Jackson from Ohio State with the fourth pick; in 1993, they chose Jamal Mashburn with the same pick. Despite this, the Mavericks only managed two more victories than the previous year in the 1993-94 season, remaining at the bottom of the Western Conference. However, the duo of Jackson and Mashburn began to show their potential, both averaging over 19 points per game. Then, in the 1994 draft, Kidd from the University of California was selected by the Mavericks with the second overall pick. In the 1994-95 season, the first year of the Dallas 3J, things seemed to be turning around. In their first season together, the Mavericks achieved a record of 36 wins and 46 losses, which was still not high, but they had won 23 more games than the previous year. Kidd averaged 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game in his rookie season, recording four triple-doubles and becoming the league's triple-double king that year - a feat less common in the NBA back then. At the end of the season, Kidd…

Western Conference Latest Rankings: Lakers Overtake Mavericks into Top Six, Warriors Return to Top Ten, Competition Intense On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. Today is an NBA game day, and all the matches have now concluded. Several strong teams in the West faced off today, including the Warriors, Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks. As everyone knows, the competition in the West is very fierce. After today's games, there have been new changes in the Western Conference rankings. Let's take a look at the improved rankings for the Lakers and Warriors. Grizzlies Easily Defeat Spurs The game between the Grizzlies and the Spurs was intense, with Wenban restricted on offense but relying on his excellent defensive abilities to help close the gap with the third place in the West. The two sides were closely contested in the first three quarters, but in the fourth quarter, the situation changed dramatically. In the last five minutes of regular time, Morant, Jaren Jackson, and Bane scored successively, allowing the Grizzlies to establish a 16-point lead, effectively ending the suspense of the game. Ultimately, the Spurs lost to the Grizzlies with a score of 115-129. In this game, Morant scored 21 points and 12 assists, while Bane also had 21 points. On the Spurs' side, Wenban contributed 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 blocks. With the victory, the Grizzlies' record stands at 26 wins and 15 losses. Despite the significant lead held by the top two teams in the West over them, the Grizzlies remain in third place. The Spurs' record has…

Luka Doncic, the talented young player, had to take a long break due to an unfortunate injury, which undoubtedly posed a significant challenge to his career. However, at this time, the Mavericks offered him a four-year contract worth as much as $190 million in advance renewal. This should have been a delightful gift, but unexpectedly it triggered Luka's dissatisfaction and anger. In his view, as the future face of the league, he possesses immeasurable potential and value, yet the contract seemed to overlook his strength and status, filled with contempt and insult. Therefore, Luka tore up the so-called "humiliating contract" without hesitation in front of the management, expressing his determination and attitude of rather dying than yielding. According to informed media reports, Luka has long had his heart set on a new team - the Suns. It is reported that the owner of the Suns has shown a strong interest in him and promised that if Luka is willing to join, they will provide him with a more generous and attractive contract: five years with a total value of up to $320 million. Such a top salary treatment is undoubtedly full recognition and affirmation of Luka's strength and status, making him look forward to and dream about joining the Suns. More importantly, Luka is very excited about the possibility of teaming up with Kevin Durant. He believes that both he and Durant are top stars in the league, possessing excellent basketball skills and leadership. If they can work together, they will surely produce a chemical reaction, jointly writing a new…

Big Win! Jokic with 10+2, Murray's Heroics, Westbrook 3/11, Irving Struggles, Western No. 5 Changes Hands On January 15th, Beijing time, the Mavericks played against the Nuggets at home, and the game ended with the Mavericks losing to the Nuggets 99-118. The Mavericks had just played a game against the Nuggets, where they were ultimately reversed, but they still showed their abilities in the game. Now that the two teams met again, Irving returned to the game, so the Mavericks were hopeful of avenging the Nuggets. Moreover, this game was very important for the Mavericks. If the Mavericks continued to lose to the Nuggets, the win difference between the Mavericks and the Nuggets would continue to widen, with the Nuggets currently leading the Mavericks by 1.5 wins. The starting lineup for the Mavericks in this game was: Irving, Clay, Marshall, Washington, and Levli, while the Nuggets' starting lineup was: Westbrook, Murray, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, the Nuggets made an 11-4 run, followed by Gafford scoring to stop the bleeding. However, the Mavericks performed poorly in the subsequent game, with Murray hitting a three-pointer and Porter also making a shot, giving the Nuggets a 10-point lead. After a timeout, Westbrook hit a three-pointer, and Ding Wei Di scored to stop the bleeding. In the following game, Murray and Porter continued to score, slowly extending the Nuggets' lead to 15 points. At the end of the period, Ding Wei Di made a 2+1 to stop the bleeding, Jokic scored with a shot, and then Murray helped the Nuggets…

The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, and the competition in the Western Conference has intensified to a white-hot degree. The top-ranked Thunder can be disregarded as they look down from above, while the bottom three teams - the Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Pelicans - are not worth considering as they focus on targeting the highly sought-after number one draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, for the upcoming summer. However, there is constant change among the middle-tier teams, particularly between the Mavericks and the Warriors, where an interval of just three wins has managed to squeeze in eight teams. The Mavericks face issues with injuries to their European duo, leaving them to pray that they don't drop out of the top ten before February, as it would be too difficult even if Doncic were to return. Although the Clippers have been hovering around the sixth and seventh spots, it's clear that Leonard has no intention of exerting himself during the regular season; in fact, his presence on the court seems to negatively impact the team's offensive and defensive efficiency. The Kings and Suns are both in a period of resurgence, but it's common knowledge that they are preparing for significant trades. The Kings are unable to retain Fox, while the Suns wish to trade away Beal, who, however, holds a veto power and is unwilling to leave Phoenix, creating a stalemate. As for the Warriors, their performance can be disregarded; they started with 12 wins and 3 losses, but then went on a downward spiral with 7 wins and 17…

A 19-point comeback: Why did the Nuggets take another step forward? In one game, they were 19 points behind and eventually completed a reversal with a score of 112-101. This game, which can be called a "roller coaster of the heart," how could the Nuggets climb out of the mud? Is the chemistry between Westbrook and Jokic really the key to the Nuggets' comeback? What is the story behind the comprehensive outbreak from the bench to the starting lineup? This game not only played out excitingly but also left a pile of thought-provoking questions. The Mavericks indeed suffered from being "short-staffed" in this game - Doncic and Irving both rested, which made people wonder, "Can the Mavericks without a leader hold up?" However, in the first half of the game, they slapped this question in the face with their actions. Especially Klay Thompson, the veteran's 11-point explosion in a single quarter made the Nuggets' defense suffer. Throughout the game, Klay hit six three-pointers and contributed 25 points, not only consolidating the Mavericks' lead of up to 19 points but also proving that he still has the ability to dominate the rhythm of the game. However, the hidden danger of lacking core players gradually emerged. The Mavericks' tactical choices became monotonous at critical moments, lacking the control power of Doncic as the "pillar of the sea" and Irving's ability to make key shots, ultimately leading to their inability to withstand the storm of the reversal. If Klay supported the Mavericks' sky in the first half, then the wind and rain in…

In the ranks of rising star players, Dončić is undoubtedly the most dazzling one. This 25-year-old white player led the Mavericks to the finals last season and has been selected for the best first team for four consecutive years. In the eyes of many media and fans, Dončić's current performance is not inferior to that of James and Bryant at the same age. So is this really the case? Let's take a comprehensive look at personal data, team achievements, and honors to see who is better. Dončić Due to a leg injury, 25-year-old Dončić has only played 22 games this season, averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.8 assists, with a shooting percentage of 46.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 35.4%, and free throw percentage of 76.7%. In terms of team achievements, Dončić has led the Mavericks to the playoffs four times since entering the league, including one finals appearance. In terms of honors, Dončić has been selected for the best first team for four consecutive years, won the scoring title once, been selected for the All-Star team five times, won the Western Conference Finals MVP once, and was named Rookie of the Year once. James In the 2009-10 season, 25-year-old James played 76 regular-season games, averaging a comprehensive stat line of 29.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1 block, with a shooting percentage of 50.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 33.3%, and free throw percentage of 76.7%, leading the Cavaliers to the best record in the league. With his nearly perfect individual performance and team record, James eventually…

The True Reason Behind the Kings' Turnaround from Second-to-Last to a 7-Game Winning Streak - The Results Are Shocking January 13, 2025, Beijing Time: The NBA regular season continues, with the Kings securing an impressive 7-game winning streak after a close victory over the Bulls, 124-119, on the road. The familiar Kings are back! The team that seemed to be falling apart at the beginning of the season, even considering putting Fox on the trading block, has now experienced a phoenix-like rebirth under new management. Since the coaching change, they have achieved a record of 7 wins and 1 loss. It must be said that after firing head coach Brown and replacing him with assistant coach Christie, Christie has not disappointed the trust of the management, achieving good results. Since Christie took over, except for the first game lost to the Lakers, he has successively defeated the Mavericks, 76ers, Grizzlies, Warriors, Heat, Celtics, and today's Bulls, which is quite remarkable. A seven-game winning streak has propelled them directly to ninth place in the West, just half a game behind the eighth-placed Timberwolves and half a game ahead of the tenth-placed Warriors. Facing the powerful Celtics, they were able to limit their opponents to less than 100 points and win by a large margin of 114:97. This is simply unbelievable. To defeat the reigning champions so badly, other teams don't stand a chance against the Kings! Now, the Kings have reignited their hopes for the playoffs. To be honest, new coach Christie really has some skills. He has adjusted the team's…

NBA Western Conference Latest Rankings: Kings Create NBA Miracle, Nuggets Aim for 3rd, Warriors Drop to 11th On January 13, 2025, Beijing time, there were 9 NBA games today, involving the Nuggets, Mavericks, Suns, Thunder, Kings, Pelicans, and Jazz. After the games, the Western Conference standings have changed. The Thunder played away against the Wizards. Although they were missing Chet and Caruso, they had a huge advantage and did not give the Wizards any chance. They won by 12 points in the first quarter, 12 points in the second quarter, and 11 points in the third quarter. The suspense was lost after three quarters, and the Thunder eventually won by 41 points. Alexander scored 27 points with 5 of 17 shots, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Wiggins scored 23 points with 7 of 12 shots, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. On the Wizards' side, Kispert scored 17 points with 6 of 9 shots. After the win, the Thunder remained at the top of the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 6 losses, leading the Rockets by 6.5 games. The Kings played away against the Bulls, and this game was very close. Both sides took the lead several times, with the largest gap being only 8 points. With 2 minutes left in the game, the gap was only 1 point. In the last 2 minutes, the Kings performed better and eventually defeated the Bulls by 5 points, securing their seventh consecutive victory. Xiaosa scored 22 points with 8 of 10 shots, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists, while…

Translation: Beijing time on January 13, the Mavericks hosted the Nuggets at home, and Doncic continued to miss the game due to a calf injury. This is the 17th game he has missed this season, in addition, he also played only 16 minutes and 13 seconds (less than 20 minutes) in one game. This means that he has officially become ineligible for this season's MVP, All-NBA Team, and other regular-season awards. The NBA official rules stipulate that all players participating in the award must play at least 65 games and play at least 20 minutes per game; otherwise, they will not be eligible to participate in the regular-season awards. So far this season, Doncic has played 22 games, averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 2 steals per game. He has previously been selected to the All-NBA First Team for five consecutive years. This season, many stars have failed to meet the eligibility criteria for awards, including Leonard, Embiid, Zion, Banchero, and Holmgren. Mavericks head coach Kidd said, "I think this is just part of the current rules. When you have a serious injury, you may lose your eligibility for awards, but we know he is one of the best players. He has always been considered an MVP candidate." In the year-end battle against the Timberwolves, Doncic left the court with crutches and underwent an MRI the next day, which showed a left calf strain. He will be re-evaluated at the end of January this year. This season, Doncic has had many injuries. Previously, he missed 5 games due…