On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Knicks visiting the Nets. The Knicks took an early lead, going up 15-5, but they were unable to maintain their momentum and extend the lead. The Nets fought back continuously, and in the fourth quarter, the Knicks found themselves in trouble as the Nets went on a 13-2 run to take the lead. Brunson scored consecutively to regain the lead for the Knicks, while Johnson missed a three-pointer that could have put them ahead. Ultimately, the Nets lost to the Knicks with a score of 95-99. In the first quarter, the Knicks started strong with Anunoby and Brunson hitting threes, Towns with an alley-oop dunk, and Bridges also making a three-pointer to take a 15-5 lead. Russell broke the bleeding with a layup and then completed a 2+1 play. Martin hit a three-pointer, followed by Kloni's three-pointer, and the Nets went on a 15-4 run to overtake the score. Hart hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and both teams went to the free-throw line frequently. Finally, Sharp made two free throws, and the first quarter ended with the Nets leading the Knicks 26-24. In the second quarter, the Knicks regained their composure, with Towns scoring on a putback, McBride and Achiuwa hitting threes, and they started with a 12-2 run to regain control. Russell hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, Towns completed a 2+1 play, and Bridges hit a three-pointer. Both teams went to the free-throw line frequently, and the Knicks once led 48-35. The Nets…

The Knicks hosted the Hawks at home. In the first quarter, the Hawks took the lead with an 18-8 dream start, while the Knicks' Brunson teamed up with McBride to rain down three-pointers, and with Shamet scoring two points, the Knicks trailed by only one point at the end of the first quarter; in the second quarter, Bridges continued to score to lead the team to overtake, the Hawks relied on Trey Young to respond with consecutive shots and assists, both sides fought to a 50-all tie, and at the critical moment, Young took eight points in a row, giving the Hawks an eight-point halftime lead; in the third quarter, the Knicks opened fire, relying on a shooting percentage of over 60%, they scored 40 points in a single quarter, and at the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led the Hawks 94-89. In the final quarter, the Knicks further increased their offensive and defensive intensity, not giving the Hawks another chance to close the gap. In the end, the Knicks defeated the Hawks 119-110. Although the Hawks lost to the Knicks, their starting center Okongwu played outstandingly, shooting 7 of 10 for 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, with a plus-minus rating of +8, the highest on the team. It is worth noting that Okongwu's performance in the previous three games as a substitute was also impressive. In the upset victory against the Celtics, Okongwu's crucial block and rebound sealed the win, scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. In the victory against the Bulls, Okongwu…

On January 22, 2025, Beijing time, the 14-win and 29-loss Nets faced off against the 28-win and 16-loss Knicks at home. On paper, the Nets were not considered strong opponents for the Knicks. However, as a city derby, the Nets were highly motivated and aimed to win, especially since the Knicks were playing back-to-back games and were not as physically fit as the Nets, giving the Nets an opportunity to pull off an upset victory. The Nets were without Thomas and Simmons in their starting lineup: Russell, Keane, Cloney, Cameron, and Claxton. The Knicks were missing Miro from their starting lineup: Brunson, Bridges, Hart, OG, and Towns. In the first quarter, Brunson made a mid-range shot, Cameron scored a layup, OG and Brunson hit two consecutive three-pointers plus a dunk by Towns, putting the Knicks ahead 10-2. Cameron responded with a three-pointer, followed by Bridges and OG scoring five points, extending the Knicks' lead to ten points and forcing a timeout. After the timeout, Russell and Claxton scored for the Nets, while Bridges responded with a layup, maintaining an eight-point difference. Russell then scored a 2+1, and Martin added five points, allowing the Nets to catch up and tie the score. Achiuwa and Hart scored for the Knicks, but Cloney, Cameron, and Keane responded, giving the Nets a two-point lead. Payne made two free throws, and Sharp responded with two free throws of his own, ending the first quarter with the Nets leading 26-24. In the second quarter, Towns, McBride, and Achiuwa combined for an 8-0 run, giving the Knicks…

Guangdong Men's Basketball Signs Fourth Foreign Player, Du Feng Delighted, Season Championship Bid Intensified Guangdong Men's Basketball is a powerhouse in the CBA, having won 11 championships and boasting the highest popularity in the league. However, due to reasons such as a lack of young talent, they have been unable to achieve resounding victories. This has led to a situation where Guangdong Men's Basketball, which once had the highest attendance rates, can no longer even make it into the top five. In order to change this situation, Zhu Fangyu has made multiple arrangements. He signed General Barton and Tres, hoping to use their scoring prowess to help the team create a wave of momentum. However, both of them disappointed Zhu Fangyu, as they were truly subpar foreign players. Especially Tres, who at one point did not obey the coaching staff's instructions. As a result, after signing for a period of time, both foreign players were cut from the team. Currently, Guangdong Men's Basketball relies on small foreign player Xu Jie and big foreign player Jilunwater for scoring. With an average playing time of over 40 minutes, both have long been overwhelmed. If injuries occur, Guangdong Men's Basketball's performance will plummet. Considering this, Zhu Fangyu is still actively searching for a fourth foreign player. And he has set his sights on NBA player Daisen Knicks. Daisen Knicks is a dual-guard, standing at 193 cm with a weight of 206 catties, making him a heavy guard. On the offensive end, he possesses excellent hard-solving capabilities, which is what Guangdong Men's Basketball urgently…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the Knicks visited the 76ers. Both teams had star players missing this game. Towns sat out due to a finger injury, and Embiid continued to be sidelined. George and Maxi returned to action. At the start of the game, the Knicks took control as visitors, with their three-point shooting on fire, while the 76ers struggled to catch up. The first half ended with the 76ers trailing 47-60, 13 points behind. In the second half, the 76ers, playing at home, showed signs of recovery on the offensive end. George scored 11 points in a single quarter, and Maxi added 13 points. The role players also performed well, with Jeff Doughty hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer. The two teams fought to an 85-85 draw heading into the final quarter. In the decisive fourth quarter, the Knicks scored seven consecutive points to take the lead, and the 76ers continued to fight back fiercely. Role player Edwards hit two three-pointers and scored 8 points in the quarter, helping the 76ers maintain the suspense of the game. In the crucial moments, Maxi stepped up, first completing a difficult 2+1 play, and then scoring a layup on the last attack to level the score. Anunoby missed a three-pointer, and the game went into overtime. In overtime, Brunson dominated the game, scoring a three-pointer and five free throws to help his team establish a lead. At this point, Maxi and George were unable to score, and the 76ers eventually lost 119-125 at home to the Knicks, failing to stage a comeback. Knicks Player…

On January 16th, as Beijing time quietly passed, the Knicks embarked on their journey to challenge the 76ers away from home. In this game, both sides experienced the absence of star players. Towns was forced to sit out due to a finger injury, while Embiid remained sidelined with a high-hanging "no battle" sign. However, George and Maxi did welcome their return to action. As soon as the game began, the Knicks showed a momentum of being the hosts, especially beyond the three-point line, where they were hot-handed and accurate, quickly putting the 76ers on the defensive and forcing them to struggle to catch up. Thus, at the end of the first half, the scoreboard clearly showed that the 76ers trailed the Knicks by 13 points with a score of 47 to 60. In the second half, the 76ers, playing at home, finally showed signs of revival on the offensive end. George was like a sharp blade, scoring 11 points in a single quarter; Maxi was even more fierce, racking up 13 points in a single quarter. Moreover, the role players on the team also performed exceptionally well. Take Jeff - Duding for example, who hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer at a critical moment, igniting the atmosphere of the entire arena. In this way, both sides fought fiercely, eventually tying the score at 85 to 85, entering the decisive fourth quarter together. In the final quarter of the game, the Knicks were in high spirits, scoring seven points in a row to take the lead. Faced with such a situation, the 76ers…

On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the 76ers with a record of 15 wins and 23 losses faced the Knicks with a record of 26 wins and 15 losses at home. The 76ers were playing back-to-back games (they lost to the Thunder the previous day), but Maxi and George did not participate in yesterday's game, so their physical condition was not an issue. On the 76ers side, Embiid, Martin, and Drummond continued to be absent, with the starting lineup being Maxi + Gordon + George + Oubre + Yabusele. On the Knicks side, Towns was absent, with the starting lineup being Brunson + Bridges + Hart + OG + Sims. In the first quarter, Bridges and OG scored three-pointers, giving the Knicks a 6-0 lead. Oubre made a 2+1 play, and Hart made a putback, putting the Knicks up by 5 points. Yabusele made a layup, and Bridges, Brunson, and Sims responded, increasing the lead to 9 points. George scored 6 consecutive points, but Brunson and Bridges responded, keeping the lead at 9 points. Dotting made a floater, and Brunson responded with a three-pointer, extending the lead to 10 points. George and Yabusele reduced the deficit to 4 points, but Brunson and McBride extended it back to 11 points. Conciel made a layup, and the first quarter ended with the Knicks leading 30-21. In the second quarter, Achiuwa made a layup, giving the Knicks an 11-point lead. Maxi and Bona scored for the 76ers, but Payne, Hart, and Bridges responded strongly, increasing the lead to 16 points. Gordon and Maxi…

The NBA regular season is nearing its halfway point, with fierce competition in the Western Conference. From the fifth-placed Mavericks to the twelfth-placed Spurs, there is only a difference of three wins, yet eight teams are clustered together, ensuring that some will secure direct playoff spots while others may not even qualify for the play-in tournament. On the Eastern side, the competition is also more intense than in previous seasons, with teams like the Hawks and Pistons achieving over a 50% win rate. Last season's Eastern Conference finalist, the Pacers, made a six-game winning streak to jump into the top five. The Heat, without Butler, have no room for tanking (if they don't make the playoffs this season, they will give their first-round picks in 2025 and 2027 directly to the Thunder and Hornets), leaving them with no choice but to push forward. Even the 76ers, who are on the brink of struggle, can only maintain a 40% win rate. In fact, the top four in the East this season are basically set. The Cavaliers started with 33 wins in 38 games and even have a chance to challenge the 73-win record! As defending champions, the Celtics have struggled to integrate Porzingis into the team, but like Leonard, Porzingis is meant for the playoffs, and the core lineup is solid enough. As for whether they will disband due to massive salary pressures this summer, that remains to be seen. Including the Knicks' four giants combination, leading with a 65% win rate, and the Magic, plagued by injuries but never dropping…

Have you noticed a strange phenomenon? In the NBA, the number one pick sounds like a synonym for talent, but some people end up becoming role players, while others suddenly "cheat" in a certain season and become superstars. Is this proof of "genius," or is it just "good timing"? Karl-Anthony Towns, the number one pick in 2015, is a classic example of someone who has gone through the "genius template" and come back stronger. He went from the Timberwolves to the Knicks, from being doubted to being expected. What exactly did he experience? When Towns first entered the league, he was dazzling. In the 2015 draft, he joined the Timberwolves as the number one pick, not only becoming the core of the team but also seen by outsiders as one of the future faces of the league. His skills are comprehensive, and his style of play is modern: he can shoot three-pointers, facilitate plays, and his low-post moves are solid. Some say he is the "Swiss Army Knife" of the paint, capable of doing anything without making mistakes. However, in the following years, Towns gradually transformed from a "talented superstar seedling" into a "data-padding benchwarmer." Although his average of 20+10 looks good on paper, his performance never won mainstream recognition. Why? Two words: soft. During his time with the Timberwolves, Towns had many highlights on the offensive end, but defensively, he was a sieve. He lacked strength, hesitated in critical moments, and often disappeared in the playoffs. No matter how impressive his stats were, they couldn't hide his limited contribution…

Victory! Brunson scores 44+5+6, Antetokounmpo gets 24+13, Towns sets a record, the Eastern Conference landscape changes On January 13, 2025, Beijing time, the Knicks with a record of 25 wins and 14 losses faced off against the Bucks with a record of 20 wins and 16 losses at home. The Knicks suffered a 25-point defeat to the Thunder in their previous game and lost four out of their last five games, so they urgently needed a rebound. The Bucks were on a three-game winning streak and in good form. This was the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first encounter, the Knicks defeated the Bucks by 22 points. For the Bucks, they were eager to seek revenge today. Who would win this battle? The Bucks' starting lineup was Lillard + Jackson + Prince + Antetokounmpo + Big Lo, while the Knicks' starting lineup was Brunson + Bridges + Hart + OG + Towns. In the first quarter, Jackson made a layup, Antetokounmpo made 2 free throws and 1, Towns and Bridges made three-pointers, giving the Knicks a 6-0 lead. Antetokounmpo, Lillard, and Jackson scored, while Brunson scored 8 consecutive points, putting the Knicks ahead 14-9. Lillard scored 7 consecutive points and Antetokounmpo made free throws, allowing the Bucks to take a 3-point lead. Achiwa and Brunson responded to regain a 2-point lead. Antetokounmpo and Green scored, but Towns and Brunson responded, keeping the gap at 2 points. Antetokounmpo, Connaughton, and Middleton scored, while Brunson continued to score, ending the first quarter with the Knicks leading 36-33.…