Today's NBA games were filled with impressive performances from various star players, including Gafford, Brunson, Mitchell, Cunningham, Tatum, McCollum, and LaVine, among others. However, the title for today's best player is without a doubt, as we delve into the specifics of their remarkable achievements! Shoulder to Shoulder with Legends, Gafford Achieves Career High Despite the Mavericks' loss to the Hornets, Gafford delivered his career-best performance. In the first half, he made 7 out of 8 shots and 7 out of 7 free throws, scoring 21 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, dishing out 2 assists, and blocking 3 shots. Throughout the game, Gafford played 34 minutes, shooting 12 out of 15 and making all 7 free throws, accumulating 31 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 6 blocks, setting a new career high in points (previously 27). According to statistics, Gafford achieved at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks with a true shooting percentage of over 85%, putting him in the company of legends like O'Neal, Olajuwon, and Mourning.‌ Single Quarter 19 Points, Cunningham Outshines Jalen Green The Pistons pulled off a surprising away victory against the Rockets, with the No. 1 pick from the 21st draft, Cunningham, outperforming the No. 2 pick, Jalen Green. In the first half, Cunningham made 5 out of 11 shots and 3 out of 3 free throws, scoring 13 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists, but also committing 6 turnovers. However, in the third quarter, he switched to personal scoring mode, scoring 10 points in a row to halt the…

Translation of the article content into English: Trey Jamison of the Lakers has spoken out about his debut with the team, in which he played for 14 minutes during a victory. Los Angeles - Due to the fact that NBA two-way contracts do not count against the salary cap, teams are able to rotate players throughout the season. With each team having three two-way contract slots, this has become a good method for evaluating players through repeated trials. The Lakers recently made a change, releasing two-way contract player Quincy Olivari and signing Trey Jamison, who made his debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. With Anthony Davis sidelined, Jackson Hayes entered the starting lineup, making Trey Jamison the default backup center for the Lakers against the Nets. He grabbed 4 rebounds and recorded 2 blocks in over 14 minutes of play. After the game, Jamison discussed why he was somewhat disappointed with his rebounding numbers. "Four rebounds is a bit poor, I should have at least gotten 6 or 7," Jamison said. "I missed some games, but I won't lie, my goal is physicality. To do all the hard things and let others do the easy things. They can score, I'll set screens, I'll grab rebounds, but I have to perform better than tonight." The Lakers have listed both Davis and Hayes as questionable for Sunday's big city matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. If one or both of them are unable to play, Jamison is likely to reassume the role of backup center for the Lakers. Looking back on…

On January 17th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. The NBA officially released the referee report for yesterday's game where the Mavericks narrowly lost to the Pelicans, which included a goaltending call on Murphy's game-winning block against Dinwiddie. However, the Mavericks have decided not to appeal this decision. In the last two minutes of the official NBA report on the Pelicans' 119-116 victory over the Mavericks, there were a total of three missed calls, with the rest of the calls being correct. The specifics are as follows: With 1:07 remaining in the game, Murray extended his non-ball-carrying arm towards Gafford's head/face while grabbing a rebound, which should have been called a foul on Murray, but it was missed. With 1:02 left, Thompson lifted his pivot foot and then landed again before passing, which should have been called traveling on Thompson, but it was missed. With 5 seconds left, the Mavericks were trailing by 1 point when Dinwiddie attempted a layup. Murphy blocked the shot after the ball had touched the backboard and had a scoring possibility, which should have been called goaltending on Murphy, but it was missed. It is clear that the Mavericks suffered a significant disadvantage in yesterday's game, as they could have turned the loss into a win. However, according to Marc Stein, "As I understand it, the Mavericks have formally ruled out the possibility of filing a formal protest with the league office after their loss to the Pelicans, as a goaltending call was incorrectly made at the end of the game." Mavericks General Manager…

The Los Angeles Lakers have recently had to postpone several games due to the Los Angeles wildfires, despite the players expressing their desire to play. Safety concerns have forced them to take this measure. The Lakers currently hold a record of 20 wins and 16 losses, ranking sixth in the Western Conference. Their performance this season is significantly better than last season, but they still have a long way to go before becoming serious contenders for the championship. During the trade window period of the 2024-25 season, the Lakers made moves to bolster their title chances by trading away D'Angelo Russell and acquiring two 3D forwards, Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. However, their perimeter defense and offense still leave something to be desired. American media outlet "Fadeaway World" has suggested that the Lakers should make a four-for-one trade to acquire New Orleans Pelicans star Herbert Jones to support LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles Lakers receive: Herbert Jones New Orleans Pelicans receive: Jared Vanderbilt, Skifino, 2029 first-round draft pick (LAL), 2025 second-round draft pick (LAC)‌ Are the Lakers preparing to build a small lineup with four big men, returning to the model of the 2019-20 season? To compete for the championship, the Lakers must prepare themselves for the playoffs this season. Herbert Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans is a good candidate for reinforcement. So far in the 2024-25 season, he has averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks; with a field goal percentage of 43% and a three-point shooting percentage of 30%. Despite…

Official Announcement! Season Over! Regretting the Signing, Giving George a Max Contract but Not Harden, 76ers Are Foolish with Money Beijing time on January 11th, the 76ers hosted the Pelicans at home. At the beginning of the game, McCollum was on fire, scoring 18 points in a single quarter, and the Pelicans ended the first quarter with a 4-point lead; In the second quarter, the Pelicans maintained their offensive state, once pulling the score to double digits. At a critical moment, the 76ers launched a counterattack, making a 12-2 run to overtake the score. The Pelicans steadied the situation with both inside and outside scoring, and at halftime, the Pelicans led the 76ers 53-47; After changing sides for the second half, both sides picked up the pace and focused on fast breaks. However, the Pelicans had better finishing ability, and finally, Alvarado's three-pointer helped the Pelicans enter the final quarter with a 9-point lead; In the final quarter, the Pelicans firmly controlled an advantage of around 10 points, and the 76ers could only surrender due to their weak offense. Ultimately, the Pelicans defeated the 76ers 123-115 away from home to win the game.‌ After losing to the Pelicans, who are at the bottom of the Western Conference, the 76ers have dropped out of the play-in tournament area, but there is worse news than that. Today, the 76ers officially announced that rookie McCain has confirmed his season is over. McCain suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee during a previous game and subsequently underwent surgery. After today's re-examination, McCain…

Why is the Golden State Warriors willing to part with a promising 20-year-old Jonathan Kuminga in exchange for Brandon Ingram? This 1-for-3 trade may seem like a win-win on the surface, but upon closer inspection, it reveals many unknown pitfalls and complex considerations for both teams.‌ As one of the New Orleans Pelicans' star players, the departure of Brandon Ingram is a significant event. It's hard to imagine an All-Star player and excellent isolation scorer being put on the trading block. After all, this 25-year-old forward averaged 24.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists last season, making him an integral part of the Pelicans' system.‌ However, a closer look at Ingram's situation might explain why the Pelicans are willing to let him go. Injury concerns have plagued Ingram, with low attendance rates and multiple injury risks hindering his performance. If he continues as a team cornerstone, there's uncertainty about whether he can carry the team during crucial moments if his "glass" attributes resurface.‌ Moreover, the Pelicans have clearly tied their future to Zion Williamson. Despite his own injury history, Zion's potential and talent remain the foundation on which the Pelicans are betting. With Zion in place, the Pelicans need young players and multiple draft picks to rebuild a lineup capable of long-term stability.‌ From the Pelicans' perspective, the significance of this trade is clear: they need to relieve salary pressure and prepare more thoroughly for the future. Kuminga fits the profile of the young talent the Pelicans desire, and two second-round draft picks are valuable assets for a team aiming…

The upcoming game between the Rockets and the Pelicans is already causing fatigue just by looking at the injury list. On one side, the Rockets are slightly injured but still fighting with high spirits, while on the other, the Pelicans are missing key players, leaving their team incomplete, much like a car missing a few wheels - can it run steadily? This time, the match between the Rockets and the Pelicans is not only a competition on the basketball court but also a major test of the teams' resilience and adaptability. The Rockets' performance at the beginning of the season has truly impressed fans. Currently ranked in the top four in the West, although occasionally upset, who dares to say they are not strong contenders for the playoffs? This time, Alperen Sengun's left knee is slightly sore, Tari Eason is still recuperating due to injury management issues from last season, and Steven Adams appears on the injury list from time to time. However, these minor troubles are like drizzle to the Rockets; after it passes, the sky is still blue. Are the Rocket fans silently cheering for the team in their hearts, feeling that these minor injuries are nothing? Looking at the other players who cannot play, such as Jose Alvarado, this short guard who usually excels in steals, passing, and shooting, is now resting due to injury, which is no small loss for the Pelicans' backcourt. There's also Daniel Theis and Carlo Matkovic, plus Jordan Hawkins with a waist injury; these five people cannot play, directly reducing the Pelicans'…

He is one of the few cultured individuals in the NBA, a farewell letter moved many people, he plays basketball while serving as a journalist, basketball commentator, and chairman of the players' union, due to his elegant speech, he has won the opportunity to interview the NBA president for four consecutive years, the versatile He not only earned $249 million in the NBA, but also created a very popular podcast program, unlike other NBA players marrying internet celebrities or models, he chose a female dentist with a Ph.D., two elites together make marriage play a 1+1 greater than 2 effect, this clear-headed NBA player is Pelicans guard CJ McCollum. Born on September 19, 1991, in Canton, Ohio, USA, McCollum's older brother Eric McCollum is three years older than him. Since he can remember, his brother has been playing basketball and often played with small basketballs, making him fall in love with the sport. It is worth mentioning that his brother later became a professional player and once scored 82 points in a single game in the CBA, still holding the record for the highest single-game score in CBA history. When he was young, McCollum developed slowly and was often beaten by his taller and stronger brother, which made him determined to hone his basic skills. When he defeated his brother with skillful dribbling and stable shooting, he also became the core member of the school team with his solid skills. The only thing that bothered him was that he grew too slowly, and he was the shortest player on the…

Zhejiang Guangsha has been performing very strongly this season, currently ranking first in the league with 23 wins and 4 losses. In order to strengthen the team's lineup, Zhejiang Guangsha previously signed NBA-level foreign aid Boban, but the club's reinforcement work did not stop there. To seize this championship opportunity, Zhejiang Guangsha is expected to sign Nunnari, a former forward foreign aid who once played for Shanghai Men's Basketball Team. Before Nunnari joined Zhejiang Guangsha, the team already had four foreign players: Brown, Carlton, Knight, and Boban. Zhejiang Guangsha is eager to sign Nunnari and should weigh between Carlton and Boban, ultimately deciding to keep a four-foreign player lineup. Nunnari is 34 years old, 2 meters 01 tall, playing as a small forward. He briefly played for Shanghai Men's Basketball Team during the 19-20 season, representing the team in 12 games, averaging 33 minutes per game with comprehensive statistics of 22.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.2 steals, with a two-point shooting percentage of 48.9% and a three-point shooting percentage of 50%, showing extremely high offensive efficiency. It is worth noting that Beijing Shougang was also actively contacting Nunnari before, but according to the latest news, Zhejiang Guangsha has a higher probability of signing him. After leaving Shanghai Men's Basketball Team, Nunnari mainly played in European leagues. During the 20-21 season, he briefly played for the Pelicans, representing the team in eight games. In the last two seasons, Nunnari played for the Partizan Club in the Adriatic League (ABA), averaging 20 minutes per game with a shooting percentage above…

He is one of the few cultured individuals in the NBA, a farewell letter moved many people, he played basketball while serving as a journalist, basketball commentator, and chairman of the players' union, due to his elegant speech, he won the opportunity to interview the NBA president for four consecutive years, the versatile He not only earned $249 million in the NBA, but also created a very popular podcast program, unlike other NBA players marrying internet celebrities or models, he chose a female dentist with a Ph.D., two elites together make marriage play a 1+1 greater than 2 effect, this clear-headed NBA player is Pelicans guard CJ-McCollum. Born on September 19, 1991, in Canton, Ohio, USA, McCollum's older brother Eric McCollum is three years older than him. Since he can remember, his brother has been playing basketball and often plays with small basketballs, making him fall in love with this sport. It is worth mentioning that his brother later became a professional player and once scored 82 points in a single game in the CBA, still holding the record for the highest single-game score in CBA history. When he was young, McCollum developed slowly and was often beaten by his taller and stronger brother, which made him determined to polish his basic skills. When he defeated his brother with skillful dribbling and stable shooting, he also became the core member of the school team with his solid skills. The only thing that bothered him was that he grew too slowly, and he was the shortest player on the school team…