On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus match in the Western Conference, with the Utah Jazz continuing to host the Denver Nuggets. This is the third matchup between the two teams this season, and the Nuggets have won both previous encounters. In fact, although the Nuggets currently rank seventh in the West with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses, their team form is not stable. Especially the second-in-command Murray, who has averaged only 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists this season, with a three-point shooting percentage as low as 35%, a career low. However, with the deepening of the season, Murray's form is recovering. Throughout December, Murray has been averaging 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.6 steals, with his three-point shooting percentage rising to 43.4%. According to data from American media B/R, when Murray takes at least 17 shots this season, the Nuggets have a record of 9 wins and 2 losses; when he takes fewer than 17 shots, their record is only 3 wins and 10 losses. Obviously, Jokic needs Murray to perform at his best for the Nuggets to go further. Regarding Murray's recent return to form, Jokic also has no shortage of praise, saying: "I think since Murray returned from injury, he has been slowly regaining the feeling of winning. He has performed very well recently, always full of energy. I think this is the performance he should be delivering!" Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's…

Triple-doubles refer to a game in which three out of the five basic statistics reach double digits. Generally, it is easier for points, rebounds, and assists to reach double figures, and most players' triple-doubles are of this type. In NBA history, the player with the most triple-doubles is Westbrook, who has an impressive 201, far ahead of other current players. Even a versatile player like James falls short by 81 compared to Westbrook. However, there are two current players who still have a chance to break this record. Let's take a look at who they are! The Value of Westbrook's 201 Triple-Doubles The 16-17 season was when fans redefined the concept of a triple-double. That year, Westbrook achieved the second-ever average triple-double in NBA history. The first was by the early NBA great, Oscar Robertson (known as "the Big O"). Before this, people didn't have much of a concept about averaging a triple-double. After that, triple-doubles were rare, something many players could only occasionally achieve, making them very precious. This is why we saw the bizarre incident where James' former teammate, Ricky Davis, attempted to grab his own missed shot to pad his rebound stats in pursuit of a triple-double. After all, triple-doubles are hard to come by, and missing one might mean not getting another chance for a while. In that season, after Durant left, Westbrook took on the offensive burden for the Thunder and transformed into a ball-dominant core player. He averaged 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game, achieving 42 triple-doubles in a single season.…

In life, success is fleeting, while failure is the main theme. However, how one faces failure distinguishes different people; some are defeated by it, while others rise and continue forward. The NBA league is no exception. Take LeBron James, the oldest active player in the NBA, for example: he has reached the NBA Finals ten times but missed out on the championship six times. Yet, his unparalleled career is evidenced by four championship rings and a series of personal honors and milestones, making him akin to the greatest of all time (GOAT)! There is another star in the league who fears neither time nor storms, always remaining young, writing his own legend with speed and passion, which is quite inspiring and worth learning from! I am referring to Russell Westbrook! Westbrook is lucky; at a young age, he reached the NBA Finals alongside Durant and Harden, leaving with his head held high even after losing to the Heat's Big Three led by LeBron, Wade, and Bosh. However, Westbrook is also unlucky, as that turned out to be his closest brush with an NBA championship! Fortunately, Westbrook never gives up or believes in defeat, earning titles such as scoring champion, assist leader, steal leader, and becoming the NBA's historical triple-double king! As fans say, even if Westbrook never wins a championship or retires right where he is, he will undoubtedly enter the Hall of Fame! However, since leaving the Thunder, Westbrook began a turbulent and declining career, partnering with Harden in Houston, Beal in Washington, and teaming up with James and…

The Clippers may not have expected that, without a game, they would be pulled into the hot search due to the eye-catching performances of two former players. First, their former second-in-command George, who has been teasing himself, put on an extremely representative performance against the Kings. By "extremely representative," it means that PG perfectly presented the two characteristics of being super godly and super ghostly in one game. He was able to score 30 points in two and a half quarters, fully demonstrating his scoring burst; yet he could also go scoreless in the final quarter and even commit three consecutive turnovers at a critical moment, leading to a 15-0 reversal by the opponent, and he himself fouled out with six fouls... Powell's statement, "regarding George's departure as addition and subtraction," is still gaining value. No one can choose their fate outside of destiny; we can only confront destiny within our own fate. Fortunately, we still have the choice to become a better self. George chose a bigger contract and more money, which is beyond reproach. He could have rested easy, but he insisted on stirring up controversy for traffic, turning what could have been a peaceful parting into a scene of mockery, a classic example of a good hand of cards played poorly. Similarly, his good brother Westbrook is the "reverse George." George left after weighing his options, while Westbrook was forced into a trade; he took a lower minimum salary, but what remained unchanged was his original intention; from having no tactical status to steadily climbing to the…

Translation: On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA officially announced the results of the first stage of fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game. Giannis Antetokounmpo surpassed Jokic, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and other stars to become the first-round ticket king. At the same time, the latest top ten popular stars in the league were released. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jokic, and Tatum ranked in the top three, with Durant ranking fourth in the league and James fifth. Curry did not make it into the top ten. In the first round of fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game, the top ten players by votes are as follows: Giannis Antetokounmpo - 1,710,630 votes Jokic - 1,422,121 votes Tatum - 1,385,851 votes Durant - 1,268,799 votes James - 1,167,661 votes Towns - 1,099,966 votes Alexander - 1,053,683 votes Davis - 999,540 votes LaMelo Ball - 947,444 votes Wenyambo - 928,501 votes In last year's first round of All-Star voting, the top ten players by votes were Giannis Antetokounmpo (2,171,812 - ticket king), James (2,008,645), Embiid (1,844,025), Durant (1,807,394), Tatum (1,765,919), Jokic (1,636,041), Doncic (1,452,733), Curry (1,394,980), Haliburton (1,380,795), and Davis (988,225). Last year's top ten included Doncic (870,071), Curry (810,357), Embiid (170,420), and Haliburton, all of whom failed to make this year's top ten. Among them, Haliburton led the Eastern Conference backcourt in the first round last year but did not even make the top ten in the Eastern Conference backcourt this year due to poor performance. Last year, James received over 2 million votes in the first round, leading the Western Conference…

When it comes to NBA's all-around players on the court, the names that undoubtedly come to mind for us fans are Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, and LeBron James. All of them play in a ball-dominant style and are equally comprehensive in three technical statistics! Coincidentally, both James and Jokic have played 28 games this season, so let's compare the data they've achieved. Jokic 28 games 867 points 360 rebounds 267 assists 49 steals 16 blocks This season, the Denver Nuggets encountered some significant troubles at the beginning of the season, needing time to mesh their lineup and with many key players underperforming. This shouldn't be blamed on Westbrook, but the team did indeed rely more on Jokic at the time. The latter even averaged a triple-double for quite some time. Currently, the 29-year-old Jokic is still averaging nearly a triple-double and remains firmly at the top of the MVP rankings. In terms of shooting percentage, he has reached 56.3% + 48.9% + 79.4%‌ this season. Additionally, he averages 31.0 points per game, ranking third in the league, with rebounds and assists also ranking third. As a center, his 1.8 steals per game rank sixth in the league, which is truly impressive. James 28 games 657 points 220 rebounds 252 assists 23 steals 17 blocks LeBron James recently celebrated his 40th birthday, officially entering his forties. With age, James has indeed experienced a certain degree of decline in his offensive capabilities, averaging 25.7 points last season, but only 23.5 points this season, which is just above his rookie season.‌ In terms…

On January 2nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 8 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Magic lost to Pistons 96-105, Bulls were defeated by Wizards 107-125, Pelicans lost to Heat 108-119, Jazz lost to Knicks 103-119, Nets were defeated by Raptors 113-130, Mavericks lost to Rockets 99-110, Hawks were defeated by Nuggets 120-139, and 76ers narrowly lost to Kings 107-113. Stars such as Ivey, Cunningham, Poole, Adebayo, Herro, Towns, Barnes, Shen Jing, Jokic, and Fox all had impressive performances. So, who will win the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between Jazz and Knicks, Sexton and Clarkson combined for 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Markkanen scored 16 points and 10 rebounds. However, they still fell behind by as many as 20 points at one point and ultimately suffered a defeat. On the Knicks side, Brunson was absent, but Hart contributed a triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Anunoby added 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, and Bridges scored 27 points. However, they were not the best performers on the team; that honor goes to Towns! Towns played 37 minutes, shooting 10-of-20 (3-of-6 from three-point range) and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line, exploding for a comprehensive stat line of 31 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. In the game between 76ers and Kings, Embiid was absent, but George exploded for 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Maxey scored 27…

End of 4-game winning streak! Jokic with 23+17, Trae Young 8/17 shooting, Westbrook delivers, Nuggets face reality On January 2nd, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus battle in the West, with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Atlanta Hawks. This is the second meeting between the two teams this season. In the previous match, the Nuggets defeated the Hawks by a margin of 30 points, showing a clear advantage. Obviously, the Nuggets are indeed inconsistent this season, capable of winning by a large margin but also losing to weak teams like the Wizards. They currently have a record of 18 wins and 13 losses, ranking fifth in the West. Moreover, according to head coach Malone, Gordon will miss the next few games due to an unresolved calf strain. The team's situation is indeed not optimistic.‌ However, after promoting Westbrook to the starting lineup, the results have been surprisingly good. The data shows that when Westbrook starts, the Nuggets have a record of 8 wins and 2 losses, while in games where Westbrook comes off the bench, the Nuggets have only 10 wins and 11 losses, a stark contrast. Additionally, in the past 8 games, Westbrook's average statistics have increased to 15+7+7+2 steals, with a high shooting percentage of 58.4%. As the American media STATMUSE puts it: Denver has found Westbrook's instruction manual!‌ Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest winning probability prediction for today's game, with the Nuggets' winning probability as high as 68.4%, while the Hawks' winning probability is only 31.6%.‌ Obviously,…

The NBA regular season continues with the game between the Nuggets and the Hawks. Before the game, almost all fans predicted that the Nuggets would easily win, given the disparity in strength between the two teams. As expected, after the game started, the Nuggets quickly took control of the court, dominating both offensively and defensively. Ultimately, after four quarters of play, the Nuggets easily defeated the Hawks 139-120. However, despite the Hawks' loss, Trae Young put on an impressive performance. In the entire game, Young played for 30 minutes, shooting 8 for 17, including 4 for 10 from three-point range and 10 for 12 from the free-throw line, scoring 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists. Whether it was personal offense or organizing the team, Young did everything he could, leaving the Nuggets with no solution. Some fans might ask, if Young performed so well, why did the Hawks still lose the game? The answer is quite simple: the Nuggets' Westbrook and Jokic were simply outstanding. I'm not sure how everyone evaluates these two players, but my evaluation is very straightforward: "Westbrook, still Megatron! 6 shots for 16+11 to become the team's offensive brain, Capela is beaten into a toy." This phrase couldn't be more fitting. First, let's talk about Jokic. In this game, Jokic played for 29 minutes, shooting 8 for 16 and making all 6 free throws, scoring 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists. On the court, Jokic was truly at ease, doing whatever he wanted. Offensively, against Capela's defense, Jokic could score however he wanted, whether…

On January 2, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 18-win and 13-loss Nuggets host the 18-win and 15-loss Hawks. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter, the Nuggets won by 30 points on the road, with Jokic scoring 48 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists. Today, the Hawks were determined to seek revenge. Could they do it? The Nuggets were without Gordon, starting with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. The Hawks were missing Johnson, starting with Trae Young, Daniels, Matthews, Huijia, and Capela. In the first quarter, Porter hit a three-pointer, which was answered by a three-pointer from Daniels. Murray made a mid-range shot and Jokic scored a 2+1, giving the Nuggets an 8-3 lead. Daniels and Trae Young tied the score, but Porter, Jokic, and Braun extended the lead to seven points. Trae Young made three free throws and Capela scored with a hook, reducing the gap to two points. Porter made a layup, but Huijia and Daniels responded, leveling the score. Jokic and Murray then extended the lead back to seven points. Krajicek, Huijia, and Okongwu scored for the Hawks, while Strasser, Pickert, and Watson responded for the Nuggets, maintaining a six-point lead. Hunter and Trae Young scored for the Hawks, but Murray, Jokic, and Pickert responded, ending the first quarter with the Nuggets leading 40-33. In the second quarter, Matthews scored a layup, reducing the gap to five points. Jordan and Watson extended the lead to nine points for the Nuggets. Okongwu, Hunter, and Rody…