On January 4, 2025, Beijing time, the 28-win and 5-loss Thunder hosted the 24-win and 10-loss Knicks. The Thunder currently has a 13-game winning streak, while the Knicks have a 9-game winning streak. Both teams are in excellent form. The Thunder played back-to-back (they made a big comeback win against the Clippers yesterday), while the Knicks rested for two days, giving them an advantage in terms of physical condition. The Thunder's defensive efficiency and net efficiency rank first in the league, while the Knicks boast top-tier talent. This match is considered a peak confrontation. Who will take the victory? The Thunder's Chet and Caruso were absent, with the starting lineup being Alexander + Wallace + Dort + Jalen + Harten. On the Knicks' side, Miro was absent, with the starting lineup being Brunson + Bridges + Hart + OG + Towns. In the first quarter, Dort hit a three-pointer, Brunson responded with a layup, Alexander and Jalen scored, OG and Towns responded, both sides tied at 7-7. Harten and Dort scored 4 points in a row, Hart and Bridges responded with 4 points, both sides tied at 11-11. Jalen and Alexander extended the lead to 4 points, OG, Hart, and Bridges overtook by 2 points, Alexander and Dort overtook by 5 points, OG, Brunson, and Achiuwa scored, Jalin, Alexander, and Isaiah Joe responded, the Thunder led by 6 points. Brunson and Bridges narrowed the gap to 1 point, Alexander made 2 free throws, and at the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led 33-30. Alexander scored 14 points in…

Today, the Clippers without Harden faced off against the Thunder, who had already won 12 consecutive games before the match. In the first half, the Thunder did not perform well, perhaps due to the common occurrence of underestimating their opponent when a strong team faces a "weak" one. At halftime, the Clippers were still in the lead. However, at the start of the third quarter, the Thunder launched an offensive spree with a 17-5 run. The third quarter alone saw them score 42 points to the Clippers' 20, winning the quarter by a margin of 22 points. Ultimately, the Thunder secured a decisive victory over the Clippers with a final score of 116-98, achieving their 13th consecutive win and setting a new team record for consecutive victories! In all honesty, given the Clippers' lineup today, if they were able to defeat the Thunder, the latter should give up their status as the top team in the West. Some people previously claimed that with Chet's injury, the Thunder would be finished. However, they have Harten! In today's game, Harten played for 23 minutes, shooting 5 out of 9 attempts, scoring 11 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. The depth of the Thunder's roster is truly enviable. With both depth and star power, they have a perfect roster structure. Now, what level does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander occupy in the NBA? MVP material, perhaps?! In today's game, Alexander played three quarters, shooting 9 out of 17 attempts, making 2 out of 5 three-pointers, and converting all 9 free throws, accumulating 29…

In a game where the Rockets trailed by 6 points in the first quarter, they still managed to secure a comfortable home victory against the formidable Western Conference team, the Mavericks. After this win, the Rockets remain in third place in the West, continuing to pose a threat to the Grizzlies and Thunder. Meanwhile, the Mavericks' loss dropped them to fifth place, while the Nuggets' victory, assisted by the Rockets, propelled them to fourth in the West. It can be said that the Rockets' performance in this game was quite stable, as they turned the tide from an initial deficit. Not only did the Rockets' defense perform at a top level in this game, holding the high-scoring Mavericks to under 100 points, but their offense also flourished. Despite the absence of two key scorers, Ethan and Amen Thompson, who average over 10 points each, other Rockets players such as Shen Jing, Dillon, and Jalen Green stepped up to maintain a strong offensive presence. The team's substitute power forward, Whitmore, once again delivered an outstanding performance. In just 24 minutes, Whitmore scored 18 points on 9 shots, making 7 of them, including 3 out of 4 three-point attempts. This is a significant improvement from his initial 6% three-point shooting percentage at the start of the season, demonstrating his growth into a reliable shooter. In addition to his 18 points, Whitmore contributed 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, solidifying his role as the second unit's most dependable scorer. Whitmore seems to have recaptured the form of last season when he was…

Thunder 116-98 Great Comeback Against Clippers! Five Unbelievable Facts Emerge On January 3rd, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Thunder defeated the Clippers 116-98 at home, securing their 13th consecutive victory, breaking the team record and firmly holding onto first place in the Western Conference. Despite the Clippers once leading by 16 points, they were ultimately unable to withstand the Thunder's comeback. During the game, five unbelievable facts shocked the audience, making this match a classic. Game Process: Thunder Welcomes a Spectacular Comeback The game started with the Clippers taking the lead thanks to Powell and Zubac's offense, ending the first quarter with a 30-22 advantage over the Thunder. In the second quarter, the Clippers expanded their lead to 14 points, but the Thunder gradually found their footing, closing the gap to 48-52, trailing by only 4 points, thanks to the efforts of Jalen and Alexander. Entering the third quarter, the Thunder exploded with a stunning performance, scoring 42-20 in a single quarter to successfully reverse the Clippers' lead and enter the final quarter with an 88-72 lead. In the fourth quarter, the Thunder completely controlled the game, with the Clippers unable to narrow the gap, eventually winning by a large margin of 116-98, completing an astonishing comeback. Five Unbelievable Facts: Thunder's Explosion with 42-20, Reversing 22 Points in a Single Quarter If the first and second quarters of the game were still full of suspense, then the Thunder's explosion in the third quarter was simply unbelievable! They scored 42 points in this quarter, overtaking the Clippers…

The NBA regular season is in full swing, and another game day has come to an end. On this game day, many teams in the West faced off against each other, but many popular teams ultimately lost, causing some subtle changes in the standings. With the current ranking situation showing some changes, let's take a look at the latest rankings in the NBA Western Conference. The Western Conference standings are as follows: Thunder in a league of their own, Lakers still in seventh, Suns on a losing streak at 12th. Ranks 11 to 15 in the standings are the Suns, Kings, Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Pelicans; the rankings and positions of these last five teams have not changed, but there have been some subtle changes. The last three teams can basically be ignored, while the Kings recently won a game with a record of 14 wins and 19 losses, placing them 12th in the standings. The Suns were originally ranked quite high, but they have recently suffered a losing streak. Earlier, they surprisingly lost to a weakened Grizzlies team upon Booker's return, suffering a three-game losing streak with just 15 wins and 17 losses. Currently, they can't even hold onto the 11th spot. In fact, the Suns' problems cannot be solved simply by changing coaches, and the same goes for the Kings. Ranks 5 to 10 in the standings are the Nuggets, Clippers, Lakers, Timberwolves, Spurs, and Warriors; there is a maximum difference of only 2.5 games between these teams. The Warriors have also been losing more than winning recently,…

NBA regular season, the Clippers lost 98-116 to the Thunder. The Clippers were leading in the first half of the game, but under the huge defensive pressure from the Thunder in the third quarter, their offense and defense collapsed, ultimately leading to the loss. After the game, the Clippers faced two joys and one concern. The first piece of good news is that Coffey has been performing exceptionally well during this period, almost continuously exploding. He scored a season-high 26 points with 10 out of 14 shots, including 6 out of 8 three-pointers. Even without Harden, he was still able to control the game, which is a comforting point. Looking at it now, he is sufficient as Leonard's substitute. After all, his scoring ability is outstanding, and if traded, it would not be a good choice. He has already demonstrated first-round value. However, his ball-handling and passing skills are not great, but his shooting is definitely not a problem. In addition, the bench players have recovered their form. Porter Jr. and Bamba led the team to an advantage in the first quarter, and without Harden, Porter Jr. can still lead the team. It was just in the third quarter that he got carried away, which has always been his weakness. However, Bamba can still provide stable output, with a very high shooting rate of 5 out of 6. Miller and K. Jones also had good shooting percentages, and Batum remains a solid base, serving as a versatile player. If the bench can maintain this level of play, the Clippers' strength…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Net Worth in 2025 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an NBA All-Star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's net worth in 2025. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's net worth in 2025 is $50 million. Gilgeous-Alexander is a professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is a second-team rookie, has been selected to the NBA First Team twice, has been selected to the All-Star team twice, and is one of the best players in the NBA today. Let's take a look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's net worth in 2025. How much is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's net worth in 2025?: $50 million (estimated) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's net worth in 2025 is $50 million. This is based on data from well-known media outlets such as Celebrity Net Worth. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was born on July 12, 1998, in Toronto. He attended St. Thomas More High School, where he began his basketball career. Subsequently, Gilgeous-Alexander transferred to Sir Allan MacNab High School and completed his secondary education at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy. As a senior in high school, Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. After laying a solid foundation in high school, Gilgeous-Alexander further enhanced his reputation by participating in international basketball events such as Basketball Without Borders and the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit. Before entering college, Gilgeous-Alexander was regarded as a four-star recruit by ESPN. He received acceptance letters from multiple college basketball programs, including UNLV, Texas, Syracuse, Florida, and Kentucky. Gilgeous-Alexander committed to Florida. However, he ultimately changed his mind and decided to play for the University of…

In the current NBA league, only superstar players are worthy of a supermax contract. Players who haven't even made it to the All-Star game and receive a supermax contract will only face criticism and doubt. For example, Jamal Murray received a supermax contract worth $208 million over 4 years during the offseason, but his efficiency has declined this season. There are also guards like Beal and LaVine, who are strong on offense but weak on defense, and their max contracts are very overpriced. Superstars like Jokic and Antetokounmpo, on the other hand, are undoubtedly deserving of their supermax contracts. The best team in the Western Conference is the Thunder, with a record of 27 wins and 5 losses, far ahead of other teams. The Thunder recently won 12 consecutive games and have a chance to catch up to the Cavaliers' longest winning streak of the season (15 games). Although Holmgren has not yet returned, the Thunder are getting better and stronger. This is because the Thunder's star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has recently exploded with MVP-level stats and skills. Additionally, Harten has been playing exceptionally well for the Thunder, serving as a pillar in the paint and compensating for Holmgren's absence. According to NBA data experts from American media, the Thunder have a record of 16 wins and 1 loss in the games that Harten has played this season. This indicates that the system of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Harten, and Dort is improving and becoming more cohesive. In the last five games, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 36.6 points with a…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with the Thunder defeating the Clippers 116-98, achieving a triple kill against their opponents this season. Harden was absent due to right groin soreness, while Alexander played three quarters and scored 29 points with 8 assists. The Clippers led by as many as 16 points in the first half, but the Thunder turned the game around in the third quarter with a 42-20 run, widening the gap and ultimately securing the victory. This win marks the Thunder's 13th consecutive victory, setting a new team record for the Oklahoma City era. Powell had a cold hand, shooting only 1 out of 11 throughout the game. Statistical Highlights Clippers: Coffey scored 26 points with 6 three-pointers, Zubac had 11 points and 9 rebounds, Porter contributed 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, Powell had 6 points, 2 assists, and 6 turnovers (1 out of 11 shooting), Bamba scored 12 points with 8 rebounds, Little Jones had 6 points and 6 rebounds, Dunn scored 8 points with 5 rebounds, and Miller added 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. Thunder: Alexander scored 29 points with 8 assists, Jalen Williams had 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists, Harten contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, Wiggins scored 9 points with 4 rebounds, Dort had 9 points, Wallace scored 9 points, Mitchell added 11 points, and Joe contributed 9 points. Star of the Game Alexander, who has just won the monthly MVP award for the second consecutive time, continued his stable performance, leading…

The NBA Teams Most Likely to Win 60 Games This Season! The Celtics Top the List, and the Knicks Make the Cut 1.Celtics (64-18 in the 23-24 season, projected 65-17 in the 24-25 season)‌ It comes as no surprise that one of the teams most likely to achieve a 60-win record in the 24-25 NBA season is the reigning champion Boston Celtics, who already accomplished a 64-18 record last season. As champions of the 23-24 season and a storied franchise with a rich history of titles, the Celtics are not content with just one championship, unlike some teams that might be satisfied after winning once and then dismantle their roster. With the most championships in NBA history, the Celtics have been preparing for consecutive titles. In the 2024 offseason, they not only retained the core of their championship-winning team from the 23-24 season but also extended a max contract to one of their key players, Jayson Tatum, signing him for an additional five years at $314 million. This decision to maintain the same lineup can be seen as the best possible reinforcement, as a team that has just gelled and won a championship will only get stronger with continued cohesion, especially without any age-related concerns. Additionally, making Tatum, who missed out on the 23-24 season's Finals MVP, the highest-paid player in NBA history sends a clear message of trust from the team. To repay this faith, Tatum is expected to work even harder in the new season to prove himself, leading the team to better results and his own Finals…