On the morning of December 24, NBA regular season continued with the Warriors hosting the Pacers. The Pacers have been in hot form recently, winning 5 out of their last 6 games. The Warriors, on the other hand, have been performing averagely, with somewhat insufficient overall competitiveness. In the first half, neither team managed to pull away, with the Pacers holding a slim 8-point advantage. In the second half, the Warriors' comeback attempt was mediocre, as they only managed to close the gap by 4 points in the third quarter and fell further behind in the fourth, ultimately losing 105-111. Curry had an average game, shooting 2 for 13 from the field, scoring 10 points with 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Kuminga came off the bench to shoot 9 for 16, scoring 26 points with 8 rebounds and 4 assists, the highest scorer for the team and the only player to score over 20 points. The Lakers hosted the Pistons, where despite a clear difference in overall strength, the Lakers lacked overall competitiveness and a stable offensive output. At halftime, the Lakers held a slight 2-point lead, but the fourth quarter saw a thrilling climax with suspense building! In the final moments, James attempted a buzzer-beating three-pointer that bounced off the rim a few times before missing, which could have potentially sent the game into overtime. The final score was 114-117. James scored 28 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists, while Christie scored 17 points. The Pistons won due to strong bench performances from players like Beasley, Fontecchio, Osar,…

The Clippers Must Lose Against Thunder! Tyronn Lue Needs to Understand Human Relations Recently, the Clippers have been experiencing ups and downs, and they recently achieved a three-game winning streak against the Pelicans. This winning streak has successfully propelled them to fifth place in the Western Conference. This is a good omen, as the Clippers have gone through many fluctuations but now seem to have found some form. They still have back-to-back games ahead, with their next opponent being the Spurs. Perhaps many people are wondering if the Clippers have regained their previous firepower and can continue this momentum? But in fact, things may not be as simple as they seem, especially in the upcoming game against the Thunder, where the Clippers may have to choose to give up. Why do I say this? The Clippers have been playing well recently, but keep in mind that the Thunder is a tough opponent. In their two encounters with the Thunder, the Clippers lost both times! The Thunder's tactical style has left the Clippers somewhat at a loss; they play very fast and aggressively, which has caused considerable trouble for the Clippers' defense. If you ask me, the Clippers should consider how to avoid a fierce battle with the Thunder. How to avoid it? That is to play a little more relaxed in this game, after winning against the Pelicans, the next two games can have a strategic meaning of giving up. The focus is to reduce pressure on the main players, especially allowing Leonard to recover his form instead of burdening…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 6 matchups scheduled. The specific results are as follows: Raptors lost 71-125 to the Celtics, Bucks defeated Pacers 120-112, Clippers suffered an 86-122 defeat to the Spurs, Timberwolves lost 105-113 to the Thunder, Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110, and Grizzlies narrowly won against Suns 117-112. Stars such as Tatum, Antetokounmpo, Wembanyama, SGA, Allen, Reeves, JJJ, and Bane 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 Cavaliers and Lakers, five Cavaliers players scored in double figures, including Mitchell contributing 26 points + 4 rebounds + 4 assists, Allen scoring 27 points + 14 rebounds + 3 blocks, and Mobley Jr. getting 20 points + 6 rebounds. They once established a 16-point lead and eventually won by 12 points. On the Lakers side, LeBron James scored 23 points + 4 rebounds + 7 assists, Davis contributed 28 points + 13 rebounds + 4 assists + 3 steals + 2 blocks, and Reeves also did his best! He played for 37 minutes, shooting 11 of 20 (1 of 4 from three-point range), making 12 of 13 free throws, and scored a luxurious 35 points + 9 rebounds + 10 assists. According to statistics, 35 points tied Reeves' personal career single-game scoring record. In the game between Clippers and Spurs, Harden, Powell, and Coffey combined for 46 points + 10 rebounds + 7 three-pointers, but the Clippers still suffered a crushing defeat, trailing by as…

On December 29th in an NBA regular season game, the Thunder defeated the Hornets 106-94 on the road. Following this victory, the Thunder achieved a remarkable 10-game winning streak (the mid-season final loss to the Bucks does not count towards the regular season record), which is currently the longest active winning streak in the league. When I last saw the Thunder achieve a 10-game winning streak back in 2014, I was watching players who were a few years older than me, like my older brothers. However, during this 10-game winning streak in 2024, I am now watching a group of players who are younger than me, like my younger brothers. Come on, young people... go and write your own era, complete the unfinished business of your predecessors! That year, the blue storm swept through the league, making people dream about their future. Although the ending of the story was not as expected, the beauty of the process lingers in our memories. Fortunately, the brothers have put aside their past grievances and are moving forward on their own paths to pursue their dreams. So far this season, the Thunder has a record of 25 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the Western Conference. Here are the stats for both teams from this game: Thunder stats (25-5): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists; Jalen Williams with 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists; Aaron Wiggins with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals; Isaiah Hartenstein with 12 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists; A.J. Poythress with 10…

The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 113-105 to achieve a 12-game winning streak, making this season an impressive one. Although the Thunder had the best record in the West last season, it was due to a late surge, and there were still many teams that could compete with them for first place. However, this year the Thunder has left their competitors far behind, with a five-game lead over the second-place Grizzlies. The Thunder's goal is no longer just to be the best in the West but to claim the top spot in the league. It must be said that Alexander is now the biggest favorite for this year's MVP. Despite Jokic still leading the race, there is a sense of fatigue among the public, who believe that Alexander is more deserving of the MVP than Jokic. Firstly, the Thunder's record completely outshines the Nuggets', and secondly, Alexander's recent performances have been incredible. This season, he averages 31.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block per game, with a shooting percentage of 53% and a three-point percentage of 35%. In December and on the first day of the new year, Alexander has scored over 40 points three times. These include 45 points against the Pacers, 41 points against the Wizards, and 40 points against the Timberwolves. Alexander's performance has also made the Clippers envious, as they regret their decision. After the game today, two Clippers reporters praised Alexander on social media, with journalist Tomer Azarly saying that with nearly half the season gone, Alexander is the most valuable player…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues, let's take a look at the performance of the Western Conference teams and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: Thunder 113-105 Timberwolves, Lakers 110-122 lost to Cavaliers, Clippers 86-122 suffered a crushing defeat to Spurs, Grizzlies 117-112 defeated Suns. The latest Western Conference standings The Thunder, the leaders of the Western Conference, have been winning continuously. At home against the Timberwolves, they were trailing 46-52 in the first half, but in the third quarter, they launched a super attack wave of 43-23 to overtake. In this quarter, Alexander made 7 out of 8 shots and scored 19 points alone. Eventually, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 113-105, securing their 12th consecutive victory and firmly occupying the top spot in the West, leading their opponents by at least 5 wins. Alexander played at an MVP level, making 15 out of 23 shots and scoring 40 points with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Hatten had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Williams contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Timberwolves are temporarily ranked 8th with a record of 17 wins and 15 losses, trailing the Lakers by one win and only leading the 9th-ranked Spurs by 0.5 wins. Edwards made 6 out of 12 shots for 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Reed scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Thunder's 12-game winning streak The Grizzlies, without key players like Morant and Aldama, narrowly defeated the Suns led by Durant and Booker with a…

The regular season schedule has been underway for some time now. Looking at it currently, which team is the most dominant and has the best chance of competing for the championship? Some say it's the Celtics, after all, the Green Army as the defending champions, have a deep lineup, almost everyone has their own offensive ability. However, in reality, the Celtics have lost quite a few games this season. They still rely too much on their shooting touch to win, lacking stability. The Celtics are the team in the entire league that loves to shoot three-pointers the most, averaging 50.4 three-point attempts per game, firmly ranking first in the league, 6.4 more than the second-ranked Bulls. Teams that love to shoot three-pointers do indeed have strong scoring bursts, but once the players' shooting touch goes off, the game rhythm collapses, and points are lost quickly. It remains to be seen whether this style of play will hold up in the playoffs. Some also say it's the Cavaliers. From the beginning of the season until now, the Cavaliers have maintained the highest winning rate in the league, becoming one of the biggest dark horses of the new season. Although they don't have superstar-level stars, there are indeed many ordinary stars among them. Several starting core players are All-Star level players. The Cavaliers' strength lies in their all-for-one approach, high offensive efficiency, reasonable choice of playing style, and key moments when Mitchell Garland can step up. However, looking at the Cavaliers' lineup structure, it is somewhat deformed. The backcourt duo of Mitchell…

Translation of the article content into English: When it comes to the most controversial active players, Westbrook is definitely part of the discussion. In his prime, Westbrook was a superstar who could fly and dodge, and he was also the totem of the Thunder. He led the Thunder to the finals and personally won numerous prestigious honors such as the regular season MVP trophy, scoring champion, assists leader, and the first team All-NBA. However, after leaving the Thunder, Westbrook's performance was not good, moving from team to team including the Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, and Clippers, with mediocre play and average team results. Many fans say that Westbrook declined too quickly at the age of 36. But after joining the Nuggets, Westbrook has set a record that is unprecedented in the 77-year history of the NBA, making his minimum salary an excellent value. During his time with the Lakers, Westbrook earned over $40 million per year, but he was not compatible with the James-Brow combination, resulting in poor team performance. After Westbrook left, the Lakers advanced all the way to the Western Conference Finals. After joining the Clippers and having a super lineup with Leonard, George, Harden, and Westbrook, they still failed to achieve good results. Ultimately, the Clippers gave up on Westbrook and traded him to the Jazz. The Jazz then cut Westbrook, and he made the decision to join the Nuggets on a minimum salary. At the time, the outside world said that Westbrook was the fastest declining player. But this year with the Nuggets, Westbrook has become a…

The NBA league has many playboys, such as Thompson, Griffin, Simmons, Harden, and other players. They are powerful, but since they entered the league, their girlfriends have been constantly changing. At the same time, there are also many good men, such as James, Curry, Paul, Westbrook, and other players. They are the representatives of being faithful from beginning to end. They all went from first love to marriage, and even after achieving fame and success, there was no scandal. Paul is already 39 years old this year, one of the oldest active players, but he still has an eight-pack abs. His wife looks ordinary, but they have been in love for 20 years and are very happy. Paul has entered the countdown of his career. He turned 39 this year, but his performance on the court is still outstanding, so the Spurs offered him a big contract of $11 million for one year. So far this season, as the starting point guard, Paul can average 9.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, still an efficient organizer, and the Spurs' record is also good. As a veteran, Paul is undoubtedly very powerful. In the past few years, Paul has been obviously declining, especially after leaving the Suns, moving between the Warriors and the Spurs, and at one point even becoming a substitute. However, looking back at Paul's career, his resume is absolutely brilliant. He was drafted in 2005 and started his career with the Hornets. In his third year, he had an impressive average of 21.1 points, 4 rebounds,…

Today, all six regular season games have concluded: The Magic narrowly defeated the Nets 102-101, the Timberwolves edged out the Spurs 112-110, the Hawks easily won against the Raptors 136-107, the Pacers pulled off a surprising victory over the Celtics 123-114, the Heat made a comeback to beat the Rockets 104-100, and the Thunder easily defeated the Grizzlies 130-106. At the same time, the Lakers have welcomed a wave of trades today, which has made the Lakers fans unable to sit still! Below is a detailed analysis of four teams: the Thunder, Rockets, and Lakers! The Thunder has achieved an impressive 11-game winning streak and currently stands at 26 wins and 5 losses, ranking first in the West. Notably, this season, Alexander has delivered an MVP-level performance! In 31 games played this new season, he has averaged 30.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists, with an overall shooting percentage of 52%. Moreover, he contributes an average of 1.9 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, making him a versatile guard reminiscent of Jordan, Kobe, and Wade! The Thunder's management indeed has a keen eye for talent, and their team-building strategy is unique in the league! The Thunder was established just 16 years ago and managed to draft three MVPs, three top 75 players, and three future Hall of Famers in consecutive years: Durant, Westbrook, and Harden. In just three short years, they have completed another rebuild. This year, Alexander has a strong chance of winning the MVP, and the team is very likely to advance out of the West, with a…