On this remarkable day, the hands of Beijing time pointed to December 26th, and the NBA Christmas battle welcomed its last thrilling matchup. The visiting Nuggets faced the formidable Suns, and their game was like an epic narrative poem. The game began with the Nuggets' players stepping onto the court with full enthusiasm and determination, eager to leave their mark on this battleground. However, the Suns were superior in strength, suppressing the Nuggets' counterattacks with a strong offensive onslaught. Despite the Nuggets' efforts to fight for the ball, they could not break through the Suns' tight defense. The game entered a tense and heated stage, with the final score set at 100-110, leaving the Nuggets regretfully defeated by the Suns. This loss was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Nuggets. However, they did not give up, knowing that every failure is a stepping stone to success. They will continue to work hard, hoping to achieve victory when they face the Suns again in future games. Under the glittering NBA stars, two giants engaged in a spectacular contest. It was a competition of talent and skill, the dialogue between Jokic and Durant. On the NBA court, they each represented unique basketball styles. Jokic, like an all-around warrior, displayed his overflowing talent at every moment of the game. With his rich scoring methods and flexible mind, each of his attacks was like a meticulously choreographed dance. He could control the rhythm of the game, whether fighting for rebounds under the basket or passing assists on the court, showcasing his exceptional abilities. Durant,…

NBA Today's Milestones: Westbrook 16+10+10+4 Makes History! Jokic 36+22+1...‌ Beijing Time, December 31, 2024. Here are the important statistics and milestones of the NBA today:‌ Hart 23 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists The Knicks defeated the Wizards 126-106. Hart shot 7 for 15, including 4 for 8 from three-point range, scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Hart achieved his ninth triple-double with the Knicks, surpassing Randle (8 times) to rank fourth in team history (the top three are Walt Frazier with 23 times, Michael Ray Richardson with 18 times, and Richie Guerin with 16 times). Oubre 8 steals The 76ers defeated the Trail Blazers 125-103. Kelly Oubre of the 76ers shot 6 for 10, made all 3 free throws, scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 8 steals, and 1 block. A single game with 8 steals, setting a new career high (previously 6 times); Became the ninth player in team history to have at least 8 steals in a single game; Avdija 10 turnovers In this game, Trail Blazers player Avdija shot 5 for 9, scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, with 10 turnovers. Avdija became the sixth player in team history to have 10+ turnovers in a single game; Westbrook 201 triple-doubles The Nuggets defeated the Jazz 132-121 away. Westbrook started the game, shooting 7 for 7 and making both free throws, scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals, and 0 turnovers. Westbrook achieved his 201st career triple-double; Westbrook achieved a triple-double with 100% shooting efficiency for the second time in his…

With the development of the times, NBA globalization has become increasingly successful, narrowing the gap in world basketball and giving rise to an increasing number of outstanding international stars. Current league players such as Jokic, Doncic, Antetokounmpo, and Alexander are all international players who have achieved great success in the NBA and become its poster boys. Looking back further, there were also many iconic international players, with Nowitzki being one of them. He achieved a brilliant career and is now enjoying life at the age of 46 after retiring. Speaking of Nowitzki, he is undoubtedly a talented player, standing at 2.13 meters tall yet possessing excellent running and jumping abilities. Even before entering the NBA, he had already made a name for himself on the international stage. Therefore, in the 1998 draft, Nowitzki was selected in the 9th pick. In that era, international players were not highly regarded, so this pick was enough to prove his talent. He averaged 8.2 points per game in his rookie season as a substitute. By his second year, he had turned things around to become a starter, averaging 17.5 points per game. In his third year, he directly scored an average of 21.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game, becoming a member of the All-NBA First Team and stepping into the ranks of superstars. Entering the 21st century, Nowitzki, along with Duncan and Garnett, was hailed as one of the three legendary power forwards. Their peaks coincided, and their strengths were evenly matched. Nowitzki also demonstrated his formidable strength, making it to…

NBA has entered an era of fierce competition, with veteran stars still battling on the court and young rising stars beginning to emerge, vying to become the face of the league's future. However, to be honest, the majority of the league's attention is still focused on those veteran stars, led by James, Curry, and Durant, while the young stars, no matter how highly touted by the league, never seem to receive much favor. On one hand, this is related to the current NBA game environment, where the pace is too fast, with a focus on shooting rather than physicality, resulting in less appeal and fewer fans watching. On the other hand, it's increasingly difficult for the league to produce a groundbreaking superstar, as the overall strength of teams has increased, with almost every team boasting multiple star players, making it harder to create a dynasty team than before. Moreover, the appeal of events like the Slam Dunk Contest and the All-Star Game has been declining year after year. No stars are willing to participate in the dunk contest, and the All-Star matchup is just about casually shooting three-pointers. These events that used to attract a lot of fans are now taken less seriously, naturally making it harder for young stars to gain massive popularity. As NBA commentator Bill Simmons puts it, the league still relies on established stars like James, Curry, and Durant to maintain viewership. Watching them play at such a high level is enjoyable, but this also comes with problems. On Christmas night, during prime time, you can…

NBA regular season continues with a total of seven games. In these games, many players have put on outstanding performances, becoming candidates for the best. Which one do you prefer? First place: Towns from the Knicks, shooting 19 out of 13, including 0 out of 3 three-pointers and 6 out of 7 free throws, scoring 32 points and 13 rebounds, with a plus-minus value of +21, ranking second in the game. Facing the Wizards, who are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, he completely blew up the opponent's interior line and easily grabbed a big double-double. He is absolutely stable as the starting center for the All-Star East. Second place: Hart from the Knicks, shooting 15 out of 7, including 4 out of 8 three-pointers and 5 out of 7 free throws, scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus value of +25, the highest in the game. No wonder he is called "Hart Center," as he grabbed more rebounds than Towns. When Brunson was not performing well, he stepped up to be the team's scorer and assist man. After getting a triple-double, he has now achieved this feat 9 times with the Knicks, ranking fourth in team history. Third place: Powell from the Clippers, shooting 27 out of 13, including 4 out of 12 three-pointers and 5 out of 6 free throws, scoring 35 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. After scoring only 2 points in the first quarter, he exploded in the second quarter with 15 points. In the crucial…

On December 31, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 7-23 Jazz host the 17-13 Nuggets. This was a winnable game for the Nuggets, but could they seize the opportunity? The Jazz were without Collins, starting with Sexton, George, Zhuang, Markkanen, and Kessler. The Nuggets were missing Gordon, starting with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, George hit a three-pointer, followed by layups from Braun, Porter, and Braun, giving the Nuggets a 6-3 lead. Zhuang scored five consecutive points, to which Porter and Murray responded, extending the lead to 11-8. Sexton, Kessler, and Markkanen added points for the Jazz, while Porter and Westbrook responded, keeping the difference at two points. Markkanen, Sexton, and Zhuang went on an 8-0 run to take a six-point lead. After a timeout, Jokic hit a three-pointer, to which Sexton responded with a mid-range shot, maintaining a five-point lead. Jokic, Braun, and Westbrook then took the lead by five points. Clarkson went on a scoring spree, netting 13 points, though Strausser and Murray tried to respond, the Jazz ended the quarter leading 37-36. The second quarter saw Jordan and Watson score five points for the Nuggets, taking a four-point lead. Phil hit a layup, followed by a dunk and free throws from Watson and Strausser, extending the lead to six points. Collier, Zhuang, and George responded with a 9-0 run to take a three-point lead. Murray hit a mid-range shot, to which Zhuang, Markkanen, and Kessler responded, giving the Jazz a seven-point lead. After another timeout, Jokic and Westbrook narrowed…

Achieving a single-season 2000-point feat requires top-notch scoring ability and maintaining an extremely high attendance rate, both of which are indispensable, making it difficult to accomplish. So, how many times have the current star players scored 2000 points in a season? Curry and Jokic: I've done it twice, Durant: I've done it seven times, James: Step aside. Irving is hailed as one of the top scorers in the league, with his scoring skills and clutch performances widely recognized. However, despite his excellent scoring ability, he cannot maintain a high appearance rate while keeping up a first-class scoring performance. Therefore, although he once scored 1816 points in a season, he still failed to reach the standard of 2000 points in a single season. The same situation also occurred to Leonard and Paul, who, despite their formidable strength, had unsatisfactory attendance rates. And Paul, as the representative of traditional point guards, although he has some scoring performances, is still slightly inferior to other top scorers, so they have never had a 2000-point season. Curry, as the face of the league, has extremely high popularity and strong three-point shooting ability. At the peak of his career, he became the scoring champion twice with an average score of over 30 points per game, and he easily broke through 2000 points in those two seasons. Jokic is currently the leader of the league. He not only excels in scoring but also performs outstandingly in organizing and rebounding. In the 22nd and 24th seasons, he also successfully achieved a total score of over 2000 points. Westbrook…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 7 matchups scheduled. The specific results are as follows: Knicks defeated the Wizards 126-106, Bulls overcame the Hornets 115-108, Clippers narrowly won against the Pelicans 116-113, Nuggets beat the Jazz 132-121, Cavaliers triumphed over the Warriors 113-95, Mavericks lost to the Kings 100-110, and the 76ers crushed the Trail Blazers 125-103. Stars such as Towns, Hart, Kobe White, Kobe Bryant, Jokic, Garland, Mitchell, Fox, and the Emperor all had impressive performances. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between the 76ers and the Trail Blazers, five players from the Trail Blazers scored in double figures, with Simmons, Ayton, and Avdija combining for 54 points, 17 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, they still suffered a crushing defeat, trailing by as many as 27 points, and the game quickly lost its suspense, all because the Emperor was too unreasonable! The Emperor played for 35 minutes, shooting 12 of 21 (1 of 1 from three-point range), making 12 of 13 free throws, and exploded for 37 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists with an on-court plus-minus value of +26. Especially in the first half, the Emperor struck hard, scoring 20 points and grabbing 8 rebounds to set the tone for the normal game. We are familiar with the Emperor's return, it has been a long time! In the game between the Mavericks and the Kings, Doncic, Irving, and Thompson were absent. Washington scored 28 points, grabbed rebounds,…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Denver Nuggets visiting the Utah Jazz. The Jazz were in the midst of a three-game losing streak, with tanking as their main strategy, but the Nuggets had previously shown a tendency to support weaker teams in the league, so they could not afford to underestimate or be careless. In this game, both teams engaged in high-scoring play, with the Nuggets struggling to widen the point difference. However, the Jazz made a strong comeback at the end of the second quarter with a 15-2 run to take the lead. After halftime, the Jazz's shooting accuracy dropped, allowing the Nuggets to make a strong counterattack, winning the third quarter by 11 points and regaining control of the game. In the final quarter, the Jazz made a desperate attempt to catch up, but the Nuggets, led by Jokic and Westbrook, extended their lead to double digits, effectively sealing the game. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Jazz 132-121. The Jazz are known for their ability to excel in chaotic situations, with Clarkson and Sexton leading the backcourt. However, the Nuggets, driven by the trio of Jokic, Westbrook, and Murray, played their most perfect game together since forming their partnership, completely dominating the Jazz on both offense and defense! Throughout the game, the Nuggets outrebounded the Jazz 51-37, including a 17-7 advantage in offensive rebounds, and outscored them 76-60 in the paint and 34-15 in fast-break points. The Nuggets' fierce defense forced the Jazz into 16 turnovers, converting those into 21 points; in…

On December 31, Beijing time, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Utah Jazz 132-121 to secure their second consecutive victory. Jokic's performance remained at an MVP level, but the rationality of the young master was admirable, shooting 5 for 5 in the first three quarters, and finishing the game with 7 for 7, scoring 16+10+10, achieving his 201st career triple-double. Westbrook has a record of 7 wins and 2 losses when starting this season, making his $3.3 million minimum salary an excellent value. Westbrook played freely in this game, taking big steps in his Eurostep shot and posing for the camera after making it. Murray on the bench even imitated Westbrook's move. In the first quarter, the young master played for 9 minutes, shooting 2 for 2 and scoring 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jokic scored 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in the first quarter, and the cooperation between Westbrook and Jokic is becoming increasingly默契. The young master rested for 6 and a half minutes before entering the court in the second quarter, by which time the Nuggets were already trailing by 7 points. Upon entering the court, the young master broke through and scored, Westbrook assisted Jokic with a hook shot, and the young master countered with another layup, shooting 2 for 2 in the quarter. In the first half, he shot 4 for 4 without missing, scoring 8 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal with a 100% shooting percentage. It must be said that Westbrook's performance was outstanding. Westbrook also made his first…