On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the 11-win and 32-loss Pelicans faced the 10-win and 30-loss Jazz at home. The Pelicans were missing Zion, Ingram, Jones, and Missy, starting with Murray, McCollum, Murphy, Green, and Tais. On the Jazz side, Markkanen, Sexton, Collins, and Clarkson were absent, starting with Collier, George, Mihai, Kovi, and Kesler. In the first quarter, Kesler, Collier, and George scored 14-0, followed by a three-pointer from Murphy. Collier and George responded with threes, giving the Jazz a 20-3 lead. McCollum then started scoring continuously, but Collier, Phil, and Sensabo responded, extending the Jazz's lead to 19 points. Murphy dunked, and Youban responded with a 2+1, making the gap 20 points. Murphy made free throws, but Kovi and Youban responded, keeping the difference at 22 points. McCollum scored another four points, while Phil made free throws. At the end of the first quarter, the Jazz led 38-19. In the second quarter, Murray scored a layup, but Mihai and Youban responded strongly, increasing the lead to 25 points. Hawkins and Murray reduced the gap to 19 points, but Collier and Mihai scored again. Hawkins continued to score, reducing the gap to 18 points. Phil and Kesler extended the lead to 22 points, but Murray, Hawkins, and Murphy narrowed it back to 15 points. Sensabo, Kesler, and Collier scored consecutively, while Murphy, McCollum, and Murray tried to catch up, leaving the halftime score at 69-49 in favor of the Jazz. In the third quarter, George scored four points, giving the Jazz a 24-point lead. Tais, Murphy, and Murray scored…

Today's NBA games were filled with impressive performances from various star players, including Gafford, Brunson, Mitchell, Cunningham, Tatum, McCollum, and LaVine, among others. However, the title for today's best player is without a doubt, as we delve into the specifics of their remarkable achievements! Shoulder to Shoulder with Legends, Gafford Achieves Career High Despite the Mavericks' loss to the Hornets, Gafford delivered his career-best performance. In the first half, he made 7 out of 8 shots and 7 out of 7 free throws, scoring 21 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, dishing out 2 assists, and blocking 3 shots. Throughout the game, Gafford played 34 minutes, shooting 12 out of 15 and making all 7 free throws, accumulating 31 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 6 blocks, setting a new career high in points (previously 27). According to statistics, Gafford achieved at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks with a true shooting percentage of over 85%, putting him in the company of legends like O'Neal, Olajuwon, and Mourning.‌ Single Quarter 19 Points, Cunningham Outshines Jalen Green The Pistons pulled off a surprising away victory against the Rockets, with the No. 1 pick from the 21st draft, Cunningham, outperforming the No. 2 pick, Jalen Green. In the first half, Cunningham made 5 out of 11 shots and 3 out of 3 free throws, scoring 13 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists, but also committing 6 turnovers. However, in the third quarter, he switched to personal scoring mode, scoring 10 points in a row to halt the…

Official Announcement! Season Over! Regretting the Signing, Giving George a Max Contract but Not Harden, 76ers Are Foolish with Money Beijing time on January 11th, the 76ers hosted the Pelicans at home. At the beginning of the game, McCollum was on fire, scoring 18 points in a single quarter, and the Pelicans ended the first quarter with a 4-point lead; In the second quarter, the Pelicans maintained their offensive state, once pulling the score to double digits. At a critical moment, the 76ers launched a counterattack, making a 12-2 run to overtake the score. The Pelicans steadied the situation with both inside and outside scoring, and at halftime, the Pelicans led the 76ers 53-47; After changing sides for the second half, both sides picked up the pace and focused on fast breaks. However, the Pelicans had better finishing ability, and finally, Alvarado's three-pointer helped the Pelicans enter the final quarter with a 9-point lead; In the final quarter, the Pelicans firmly controlled an advantage of around 10 points, and the 76ers could only surrender due to their weak offense. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the 76ers 123-115 away from home to win the game.‌ After losing to the Pelicans, who are at the bottom of the Western Conference, the 76ers have dropped out of the play-in tournament area, but there is worse news than that. Today, the 76ers officially announced that rookie McCain has confirmed his season is over. McCain suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee during a previous game and subsequently underwent surgery. After today's re-examination, McCain…

He is one of the few cultured individuals in the NBA, a farewell letter moved many people, he plays basketball while serving as a journalist, basketball commentator, and chairman of the players' union, due to his elegant speech, he has won the opportunity to interview the NBA president for four consecutive years, the versatile He not only earned $249 million in the NBA, but also created a very popular podcast program, unlike other NBA players marrying internet celebrities or models, he chose a female dentist with a Ph.D., two elites together make marriage play a 1+1 greater than 2 effect, this clear-headed NBA player is Pelicans guard CJ McCollum. Born on September 19, 1991, in Canton, Ohio, USA, McCollum's older brother Eric McCollum is three years older than him. Since he can remember, his brother has been playing basketball and often played with small basketballs, making him fall in love with the sport. It is worth mentioning that his brother later became a professional player and once scored 82 points in a single game in the CBA, still holding the record for the highest single-game score in CBA history. When he was young, McCollum developed slowly and was often beaten by his taller and stronger brother, which made him determined to hone his basic skills. When he defeated his brother with skillful dribbling and stable shooting, he also became the core member of the school team with his solid skills. The only thing that bothered him was that he grew too slowly, and he was the shortest player on the…

He is one of the few cultured individuals in the NBA, a farewell letter moved many people, he played basketball while serving as a journalist, basketball commentator, and chairman of the players' union, due to his elegant speech, he won the opportunity to interview the NBA president for four consecutive years, the versatile He not only earned $249 million in the NBA, but also created a very popular podcast program, unlike other NBA players marrying internet celebrities or models, he chose a female dentist with a Ph.D., two elites together make marriage play a 1+1 greater than 2 effect, this clear-headed NBA player is Pelicans guard CJ-McCollum. Born on September 19, 1991, in Canton, Ohio, USA, McCollum's older brother Eric McCollum is three years older than him. Since he can remember, his brother has been playing basketball and often plays with small basketballs, making him fall in love with this sport. It is worth mentioning that his brother later became a professional player and once scored 82 points in a single game in the CBA, still holding the record for the highest single-game score in CBA history. When he was young, McCollum developed slowly and was often beaten by his taller and stronger brother, which made him determined to polish his basic skills. When he defeated his brother with skillful dribbling and stable shooting, he also became the core member of the school team with his solid skills. The only thing that bothered him was that he grew too slowly, and he was the shortest player on the school team…

On December 31st, Beijing time, on the last day of 2024, the NBA regular season saw the Clippers challenge the Pelicans away from home. Prior to this game, the Clippers had already won two consecutive victories, ranking sixth in the West with a record of 18 wins and 13 losses; while the Pelicans were at the bottom of the West with a record of 5 wins and 27 losses. Judging from the rankings, this game should have been an easy victory, but unexpectedly, both sides fought fiercely. Returning to the game. In the first quarter, Jones and Murphy of the Pelicans opened fire first, helping the team take a 13-7 lead. On the other hand, Harden of the Clippers made a step-back three-pointer, completing a 3+1, and then made a 2+1 with a breakthrough layup, scoring 10 points in the first quarter through inside and outside shots. At the end of the first quarter, after Jordan-Hawkins hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, the Pelicans ended the first quarter with a score of 37-31. In the second quarter, Powell's excellent performance helped the Clippers overtake the score. However, the Pelicans were not willing to give up, as McCollum, Jones, and Murphy exploded again, leading to a 14-0 run that once expanded the gap to 14 points. In the latter half of the quarter, Powell and Dunn of the Clippers continued to attack inside and out, helping the Clippers close the halftime score to 56-62. After the halftime break, McCollum started with two three-pointers to help the team expand the lead. After switching sides,…

On December 31, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 5-win and 27-loss Pelicans host the 18-win and 13-loss Clippers. On paper, the Pelicans were not considered strong opponents for the Clippers. Could the Clippers secure a stable victory? The Pelicans were without Ingram and Zion, with their starting lineup consisting of Murray, McCollum, Herbert Jones, Murphy, and Missi. The Clippers were missing Leonard and Mann, with their starting lineup featuring Harden, Dunn, Powell, Derrick Jones, and Zubac. In the first quarter, Murray made a mid-range shot, to which Derrick Jones responded with a three-pointer. Murphy and Herbert Jones scored four points in a row, giving the Pelicans a 6-3 lead. Zubac then scored four points, followed by five points from Herbert Jones and a layup from Murphy, extending the Pelicans' lead to 13-7. Harden hit a three-pointer, and Dunn made a steal and dunk, reducing the gap to one point. McCollum responded with a three-pointer, but Harden countered with a 3+1, leveling the score. Herbert Jones made a layup, but Zubac and Derrick Jones responded, allowing the Clippers to take a two-point lead. Murray and Missi scored, while Powell and Harden responded, keeping the difference at two points. Green, McCollum, and Murphy then hit consecutive three-pointers. Although Porter and Coffey responded, the Pelicans managed to regain a five-point lead. Coffey made two free throws, and Hawkins hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, ending the first quarter with the Pelicans leading 37-31. In the second quarter, Ties made a jump shot, extending the Pelicans' lead to eight points. Powell and…