The Hornets have officially announced that Brandon Miller, the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft, has suffered a tear in the scapholunate ligament of his right wrist and will be out indefinitely. This means that the Hornets will continue their strategy of tanking. Some may not fully understand the nature of such an injury, so let me provide a brief explanation: The scapholunate ligament connects the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist, linking the proximal, palmar sides, as well as the dorsal side of the scaphoid's proximal inner surface and the dorsal side of the lunate's outer surface. This season marks Miller's second year in the NBA after bravely entering the league. He has played in 27 games so far, averaging 21 points in 34.2 minutes, along with 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals, with a shooting percentage of 40.3%, a three-point percentage of 35.5%, and a free-throw percentage of 86.1%. Apart from a slight decline in shooting and three-point percentages, all other statistics have steadily improved. The decrease in shooting efficiency is understandable, as there is no stable scoring point in the team besides LaMelo Ball. As a No. 2 pick, Miller has naturally become a key player for the Hornets to cultivate. With his increasingly mature playing style, Miller has gradually taken over unlimited shooting rights, averaging 18.2 shots per game, significantly higher than last season's 14.6, and his outside shooting has increased dramatically from 6.7 attempts to 10.9! The current issue is that although his tactical status has been elevated, his output and accuracy…

Translation of the article content into English: The Charlotte Hornets have officially announced that Brandon Miller, the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has suffered a scapholunate ligament tear in his right wrist and will be out indefinitely. Miller's indefinite absence essentially means that the Hornets can now fully embrace a rebuilding strategy. Many fans may not be familiar with the scapholunate ligament, which connects the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist. Considering that Miller is right-handed, this injury has a significant impact on him. Prudently, the team will surely wait until he fully recovers before allowing him to return to the court. This year marks Miller's second season in the NBA. Prior to his injury, he played in 27 games, averaging 34.2 minutes per game, scoring 21 points, grabbing 4.9 rebounds, dishing out 3.5 assists, and making 1.1 steals. His shooting percentages were 40.3% from the field, 35.5% from three-point range, and 86.1% from the free-throw line. It's clear that, compared to his rookie year, Miller's statistics have generally improved, except for his shooting and three-point percentages, which have slightly decreased. However, this decline in shooting efficiency is understandable. Currently, the Hornets lack a consistent scoring option outside of LaMelo Ball. In such a situation, as the second overall pick, Miller naturally becomes another key player for the Hornets to develop, and he must take on more shots. The sudden increase in ball handling responsibilities is something that a rookie cannot quickly adapt to. Another set of statistics clearly illustrates this point: Miller's average number of…

Ding Junhui Wins 5-4, Defeating Trump in Thrilling Finale at the Masters: From a 3-1 Lead to a Big Comeback of 5-0 At 1:18 am Beijing time on January 18th, the 2025 Snooker Masters continued. In a focus match of the quarter-finals, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui missed a good opportunity. He was leading 3-1 but suddenly lost his accuracy, losing five consecutive games and eventually losing 3-6 to world No. 1 Trump. In the first round, Ding Junhui eliminated Williams with a score of 6-5. The Snooker Masters is one of the three major snooker events, which all players attach great importance to. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui made a maximum break of 147 points in the competition, but unfortunately lost to his old rival "Rocket" Ronnie O'Sullivan in the end. In this year's Masters, Ding Junhui encountered another old rival, "Accuracy King" Trump. In the first round, Ding Junhui reversed and eliminated Williams, one of the "Three Musketeers of the 1970s and 1980s," with a score of 6-5. In the first game of this match, Ding Junhui took the lead by scoring several times, winning 75-35 and leading 1-0. In the second game, Williams fought back through piecemeal play, winning 72-17 and leveling the score to 1-1. In the third game, Ding Junhui scored a single shot of 69 points, winning 76-48 and leading again at 2-1. In the fourth game, Williams scored a single shot of 57 points, winning 60-23 and leveling the score to 2-2 again. In the fifth game, after a short intermission,…

In the quarter-finals of the 24/25 Snooker Masters, a focus match took place between China's "Number One" snooker player and world number one Judd Trump. This match received high attention from many fans! The importance of the Snooker Masters is self-evident, known as one of the "Three Major Tournaments" in the snooker field along with the World Championship and the UK Championship. This year's prize money has also been significantly increased, with a total prize fund exceeding £1 million and the champion's prize reaching £350,000, a direct increase of £100,000 compared to last year's champion prize of £250,000. Therefore, the competition for this year's Masters will undoubtedly be very fierce. A total of three Chinese players were invited to participate in this Masters, namely Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui. After the first round, Zhang Anda and Si Jiahui both lost their matches and were eliminated, with Zhang Anda losing 4-6 to Kyren Wilson and Si Jiahui losing 2-6 to Mark Allen. On the other hand, Ding Junhui achieved victory, defeating Mark Williams 6-5 in a thrilling match to advance to the quarter-finals! Judd Trump defeated Barry Hawkins 6-1 in the first round and easily advanced to the quarter-finals. At this point, the two "80s Five Tigers," Judd Trump and Ding Junhui, faced each other directly. The two have met 20 times in official competitions before, with Ding Junhui having 9 wins and 11 losses, slightly at a disadvantage. In the last two encounters, Judd Trump won both matches, beating Ding Junhui 10-4 at the 2024 World Open and…

In London, England, the Snooker Masters is igniting the flames of competition. Among the three major events in this sport - the World Championship, the Masters, and the UK Championship - the first two are ranking events, while the Masters is an elite invitation tournament. This season's Masters has witnessed an unprecedented transformation, with the total prize money increasing by 40%, jumping from £725,000 to £1,015,000. The champion will enjoy a generous reward of £350,000, the runner-up will receive £140,000, those who reach the semi-finals will get £75,000, and those who make it to the quarter-finals will also pocket £40,000. Even just participating in the event, players can easily take home £25,000. In this competition, Ronnie O'Sullivan, known as "The Rocket," has repeatedly reached the top, becoming a legendary figure with the most championship wins in history. However, this reigning champion unexpectedly announced his withdrawal from this year's competition, a decision that left countless fans sighing with regret. Nonetheless, this also provides other players with an excellent opportunity to showcase themselves. Australian player Neil Robertson was fortunate enough to obtain a substitute spot, allowing him to continue pursuing his dreams. This highly anticipated event has gathered 16 top-notch players: Kyren Wilson, Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Mark Allen, Mark Williams, Luca Brecel, Shaun Murphy, Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, Gary Wilson, Ali Carter, Barry Hawkins, Si Jiahui, John Higgins, Chris Wakelin, and Neil Robertson. Notably, three Chinese players - Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Si Jiahui - have joined this fierce competition. The competition features a unique format arrangement. While the final…

Ding Junhui Defeats World No. 1 in 5-4 Victory at the Masters: "Director Ding" Challenges Trump Beijing time, January 16th news: The 2025 Snooker Masters continues. On the fourth day of the first round, Zhang Anda, the national championship winner, lost to world championship winner Kyren Wilson with a score of 4-6. Earlier, Ding Junhui made a comeback against three-time world championship winner Mark Williams with a score of 6-5. In the next round, Ding Junhui will challenge world No. 1 Judd Trump, who he has defeated in consecutive matches with a score of 5-4 in the Hangzhou exhibition and Lhasa challenge before the Masters. The Snooker Masters is one of the top three snooker events, which all players attach great importance to. Last season, "China's No. 1" Ding Junhui once scored a maximum single shot of 147 points in the game, but unfortunately, he still lost to his old rival O'Sullivan. This season, as the defending champion, O'Sullivan announced his withdrawal from the tournament due to a series of poor performances before the start of the Masters. In an interview, his mental state seemed not bad, saying, "I'm fine, at least not too bad." When asked why he chose to withdraw from the Masters that everyone wanted to participate in, O'Sullivan said, "It was really a nightmare decision. If you asked me on Sunday if I was ready, I might have gone, but it's such a grand event." O'Sullivan withdrew from the 2025 Masters, while Ding Junhui attaches great importance to this event and looks forward to proving himself…

Folks, the recent Snooker Masters has been nothing short of spectacular! Our very own Ding Junhui put on a thrilling display in his match against Mark Williams, pulling off an incredible comeback to win 6-5. It was so intense, it felt more exciting than watching a TV drama! Let's talk about the match. These two were evenly matched, trading blows, with neither able to easily defeat the other. In the first half, they went back and forth, ending in a draw! The second half was even more thrilling, with Ding Junhui taking the lead at one point, only to make a crucial mistake that nearly cost him the game. If it were anyone else, their mentality might have crumbled. But Ding Junhui? Steady as a rock! He managed to turn the tide by winning two consecutive frames, ultimately securing victory. This is textbook-level resilience in the face of adversity! Winning this match means more than just a victory for Ding Junhui. First, it's his first official match victory this year! Prior matches were exhibition games with little pressure. This time, it's a real competition, and the win proves he's back in form! Second, there's a solid £40,000 prize, which translates to 350,000 RMB! That's quite an incentive for Ding Junhui! Third, his biggest rival, eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, has withdrawn from the tournament! This is huge news! Although he'll face either Trump or Hawkins next, without O'Sullivan as an obstacle, Ding Junhui's chances of winning the championship are skyrocketing! Consider this: Ding Junhui not only showcased his superb skills but…

Watching this match, I am truly overwhelmed with emotion. The sight of Ding Junhui giving it his all has left countless fans on the edge of their seats. In the first round of the 2024 Snooker Masters, the clash between Ding Junhui and veteran Mark Williams has undoubtedly become a hot topic among many fans during their leisurely discussions. This is not only an intense confrontation between two top players but also a repeated challenge to dreams and glory, where the interweaving of hard work and sweat reaches its peak at this moment. From the start of the game, Ding Junhui showed an extremely strong state. His cueing technique was incredibly precise, and he made some beautiful shots at the beginning, as if telling everyone that he had no intention of giving in. The audience held their breath, ready to cheer for each of his attacks at any moment. Just as he had surprised people many times in the Masters before, this time was no exception. In the first game, he quickly established an advantage with his outstanding performance, even making the experienced old hand Williams feel a bit of pressure. This is a snooker match, ever-changing. Williams' counterattack was swift and forceful. As a player who has achieved countless honors in his career, his mental quality and tactical awareness are both at the highest level. In the second game, he took control of the rhythm of the game with a clean break. This contrast could not help but make people feel the suspense and intensity of the game. The…

Currently, one of the three major snooker events that has captured the attention of snooker enthusiasts worldwide is the Masters, which is in full swing. As the standard-bearer of Chinese snooker, Ding Junhui is also participating in this prestigious tournament, which only features the top sixteen players in the world rankings. In a recent high-profile match, Ding Junhui defeated the renowned Mark Williams with great strength, advancing to the quarter-finals. After overcoming such a formidable opponent, Ding Junhui also displayed his strong self-confidence: "I love the Masters, and as long as I am given an opportunity, I can seize it." In China, when it comes to snooker, despite the emergence of many young talents in recent years who have performed well, the first person that comes to mind for everyone is still Ding Junhui, even though he has been in poor form in recent seasons, experiencing a prolonged championship drought. It is precisely because of this that Ding Junhui, whose state is gradually recovering, has given fans more expectations. Among the ongoing three major events, the Masters, with its gathering of top players, did not disappoint the fans who like and support Ding Junhui in his first-round appearance. Ding Junhui's first-round opponent was the veteran Mark Williams, who, although older, still possesses top-level skills as a world-class player. Such a matchup undoubtedly presented a tough challenge. Indeed, from the start of the match, both sides quickly entered a fighting state, with each winning a game in the first two rounds, resulting in a 1:1 draw. In the third round, Ding…

The Snooker Masters has completed its first three match days, and the situation is gradually becoming clear. The latest standings show that the Chinese team has one win and one loss. In his debut, Si Jiahui lacked experience and suffered a crushing defeat of 2-6 against Mark Allen, failing to meet Ding Junhui. Zhang Anda will take the stage tonight, aiming to set a new record, as the three tigers from the 80s may meet in the semi-finals. Ding Junhui has won four consecutive victories in the new year, defeating Mark Williams again after the exhibition match, completing six single-shot victories in the first round of the Masters, and winning 6-5 in a full 11 games. Si Jiahui's debut was a disaster, facing Mark Allen with almost no resistance, suffering a crushing defeat of 2-6 and being eliminated in the first round. Zhang Anda will take the field at 21:00 tonight to face off against world champion Kyren Wilson. Despite holding eight ranking tournament titles, "Jiongge" has only managed one victory in five previous matches against Chinese players born in the 90s. Zhang Anda, who won one title and two runners-up last season, has been in poor form this season with his best result being the quarter-finals. In tonight's match, "Da Zai" will not only strive for victory but also aim for a perfect score of 147. If he achieves the maximum break, he will become the first player this season to complete two 147s in three major events, setting a record while earning £147,000, equivalent to a prize of…