On December 31st, Beijing time, on the last day of 2024, the NBA regular season saw the Clippers challenge the Pelicans away from home. Prior to this game, the Clippers had already won two consecutive victories, ranking sixth in the West with a record of 18 wins and 13 losses; while the Pelicans were at the bottom of the West with a record of 5 wins and 27 losses. Judging from the rankings, this game should have been an easy victory, but unexpectedly, both sides fought fiercely. Returning to the game. In the first quarter, Jones and Murphy of the Pelicans opened fire first, helping the team take a 13-7 lead. On the other hand, Harden of the Clippers made a step-back three-pointer, completing a 3+1, and then made a 2+1 with a breakthrough layup, scoring 10 points in the first quarter through inside and outside shots. At the end of the first quarter, after Jordan-Hawkins hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer, the Pelicans ended the first quarter with a score of 37-31. In the second quarter, Powell's excellent performance helped the Clippers overtake the score. However, the Pelicans were not willing to give up, as McCollum, Jones, and Murphy exploded again, leading to a 14-0 run that once expanded the gap to 14 points. In the latter half of the quarter, Powell and Dunn of the Clippers continued to attack inside and out, helping the Clippers close the halftime score to 56-62. After the halftime break, McCollum started with two three-pointers to help the team expand the lead. After switching sides,…

The future of the Spurs can be described as bright, with historical-level talents like Wenyambo leading the way, supplemented by excellent pieces like Castle and Sohan, they will eventually join the ranks of the elite teams. However, their current situation can also be described as poor; although the team has many young players, it seems that a qualified second-in-command has not been found, causing Wenyambo to often run out of energy in the third quarter. In recent days, Fox's name has been frequently associated with the Spurs. However, it is said that the Kings have received many offers, and the Spurs' competitiveness has not reached the level of "standing out from the crowd." Instead, today, American media Fadeaway World revealed that the Spurs are making a backup plan, which is to pursue Pelicans forward Ingram. Ingram's desire to leave the Pelicans has long been an open secret; after last year's playoffs, the management and local fans had already lost patience with Ingram. However, they did not seriously consider the impact of injuries on Ingram, and even directly negated his five years with the Pelicans. Now, according to FW, the Spurs are willing to offer Collins, Kelden, and two protected first-round picks to obtain Ingram. Such a package is estimated to be acceptable to the Pelicans, after all, Ingram's contract is also expiring, and being able to obtain these assets through a sign-and-trade is already a profit. Ingram is only 27 years old this season, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists, with a true shooting percentage reaching 56.7%, which…

This season, the New Orleans Pelicans' record has been disappointing, and the team is planning to trade away key players. According to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel, the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons hope to acquire small forward Ingram from the Pelicans. If Victor Wembanyama teams up with Ingram, the Spurs could rise to the ranks of championship contenders. "In Victor Wembanyama's second season, the San Antonio Spurs have shown obvious progress and clearly need another scorer. By combining Harrison Barnes and Zach Collins' salaries with some draft assets and young players like Sidi Sissoko, the Spurs could potentially get Ingram at a very low risk, high reward price." "Then there are the Pistons, who seem ready to find another star player to pair with Cunningham. With Jaden Ivey out indefinitely due to a leg fracture, the Pistons can be aggressive in the trade market to maintain their competitive position in the East. Ingram has established a relationship with Detroit Pistons basketball operations president Trajan Langdon, and the Pelicans are interested in Isaiah Stewart." Both teams are young and looking for experienced scorers. Despite having Chris Paul as point guard, the Spurs need a scoring forward, and Wembanyama is very attractive to Ingram.

This game, the Nuggets really played a bit risky! They were supposed to conquer the Pelicans, but they almost got dragged down by the Pelicans. If it weren't for the overtime at the end, they would have become a laughingstock. This game really made people sweat, especially the two big cores of the Pelicans, CJ McCollum and Murray, which made people feel a little confused. You say, these two people with big contracts, but brought such an inefficient performance to the team, don't they feel ashamed? The game started, and the Nuggets failed to play their advantage, but the Pelicans gave them a lesson. The Pelicans played very hard, especially McCollum, whose 21 shots and 8 hits looked a bit annoying. He made 4 of 10 three-pointers, with a hit rate of 40%, but his overall hit rate was only 38%. Honestly, such a state could not lead the team at all. Murray is also similar, shooting 7 of 24 for 17 points and 15 assists, but the most embarrassing thing is that he missed all six three-pointers, with a three-point hit rate of 0%. The low-efficiency performance of these two cores not only slowed down the offensive rhythm but also messed up the entire team's offense. You say, with such a performance, can you believe that they receive millions of dollars in salary every year? Some netizens also said on the Internet: These two people from the Pelicans really lost the definition of the core, playing so inefficiently, yet dare to take such high salaries. This is simply a…

The NBA's new season has been underway for more than two months. Which team's performance has disappointed us the most? In the Eastern Conference, it was the Bucks and the 76ers at the beginning of the season. At that time, both teams were struggling to win a game and ranked at the bottom of the East. However, as the season progressed, they found their rhythm and started winning games. The Bucks even won the NBA Cup championship and have now climbed to fifth in the East. The 76ers, although their record is not as good, ranking 11th, they have recently been winning more than losing. Embiid, Maxi, and George are gradually developing chemistry, and it can be imagined that the 76ers' ranking will rise in time. In the Western Conference, it's the Suns, Kings, and Pelicans. The Kings are a strange team. During the offseason, they assembled a trio of Fox, DeRozan, and Sabonis, with Monk coming off the bench. No matter how you look at it, they should be a championship-level team. However, their current record is a mess, worse than last season. They were even swept by the Lakers. According to the latest reports, the Kings are willing to trade Fox, which suggests they are preparing to rebuild the team. The Pelicans are even worse to look at, with a record of 5 wins and 29 losses, ranking dead last in the league. Last season, they made it to the playoffs. The Pelicans are basically on the verge of disbanding. Now, Ingram and Zion are both on the…

Sorry, You Met Record-Breaking LeBron: Wembanyama Scores 35+18+4 Yet Misses Out on Today's Best Player Award On January 4th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 9 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Hornets lost to the Pistons 94-98, Magic defeated the Raptors 106-97, Celtics won against the Rockets 109-86, Wizards were defeated by the Pelicans 120-132, Knicks lost to the Thunder 107-117, Cavaliers easily defeated the Mavericks 134-122, Spurs narrowly won against the Nuggets 113-110, Grizzlies lost to the Kings 133-138, and the Hawks suffered a crushing defeat to the Lakers 102-119. Harris, Silva, Tatum, CJ, SGA, Mobley Jr., Wembanyama, Monk, and LeBron. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between the Spurs and the Nuggets, Jokic scored an impressive 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Porter Jr. contributed 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 three-pointers. Despite trailing by 12 points, they managed to drag the game into the final shot but ultimately fell short. On the Spurs' side, Paul scored 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Vassell contributed 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, they were not the best performers for the team; that honor goes to Wembanyama! In 33 minutes of play, Wembanyama made 14 out of 22 shots (including 4 out of 6 three-pointers) and 3 out of 4 free throws, scoring a luxurious 35 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, with a plus-minus rating…

The Clippers have completed a stunning comeback, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat the Pelicans 116-113, thanks to Powell's explosive performance. The Pelicans were on the verge of victory, but the Clippers refused to let them have it, snatching away what should have been their win at the last moment. The game was like a roller coaster, with ups and downs that made everyone hold their breath. Soon after the game started, the Pelicans seized the opportunity to take the lead. They were in good form, especially McCollum, who started firing three-pointers one after another, making the Clippers' defense struggle. At one point, the Pelicans led by 5 points, and when McCollum hit a buzzer-beater three-pointer, everyone wondered if they could finally hold on and secure this long-awaited victory. But the Clippers fought back. Zubac attacked several times in the paint, not giving the Pelicans any breathing room, helping the Clippers overtake the score. Harden's three-pointers also seemed to have found their touch, hitting several key shots to stabilize the team's morale. Everyone began to suspect that Harden might really be the one who could carry the team. In the second quarter, the Pelicans still hadn't completely relaxed their vigilance, continuing to try to expand their lead, even leading by 8 points at one stage. This is when Powell of the Clippers began to show his power. You have to say, Powell is really a tough character to deal with. He suddenly went on a scoring spree on the court, especially with his consecutive 15 points, directly reducing the Pelicans'…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued as the Los Angeles Clippers traveled to face the New Orleans Pelicans away from home. The Pelicans were in the midst of a 9-game losing streak, firmly holding the last spot in the Western Conference; while the Clippers were on a 2-game winning streak, needing more victories to avoid falling into the play-in tournament area. Both teams started off with a fierce offensive battle, with the Pelicans slightly ahead in the chaos until the second quarter when the Clippers managed to level the score thanks to Kobe Bryant's heroic performance. After halftime, the Pelicans hit multiple three-pointers, building a massive 16-point lead at one point. In desperate times, Harden stepped up, attacking and assisting to help the Clippers erase the deficit. The two teams then became embroiled in a tug-of-war, with the game's suspense dragging on until the end. The Clippers completed a great comeback with Harden's free throw. Ultimately, the Clippers narrowly defeated the Pelicans 116-113. The Pelicans, plagued by injuries, faced the surging Clippers and gambled with their hot shooting, achieving an impressive 51.2% field goal percentage and sinking 18 three-pointers at a 48.6% rate. In contrast, the Clippers shot only 35.1% from beyond the arc, making just 13 of 37 attempts. However, the Pelicans' limited talent and single-minded approach allowed the Clippers to mount a decisive counterattack with their dominance in the paint. Throughout the game, the Clippers outrebounded their opponents 40-35, dominated the offensive rebounds 14-6, and outscored them in the paint 56-44. Crucially, the Clippers…

On January 2nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 8 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Magic lost to Pistons 96-105, Bulls were defeated by Wizards 107-125, Pelicans lost to Heat 108-119, Jazz lost to Knicks 103-119, Nets were defeated by Raptors 113-130, Mavericks lost to Rockets 99-110, Hawks were defeated by Nuggets 120-139, and 76ers narrowly lost to Kings 107-113. Stars such as Ivey, Cunningham, Poole, Adebayo, Herro, Towns, Barnes, Shen Jing, Jokic, and Fox all had impressive performances. So, who will win the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between Jazz and Knicks, Sexton and Clarkson combined for 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Markkanen scored 16 points and 10 rebounds. However, they still fell behind by as many as 20 points at one point and ultimately suffered a defeat. On the Knicks side, Brunson was absent, but Hart contributed a triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Anunoby added 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, and Bridges scored 27 points. However, they were not the best performers on the team; that honor goes to Towns! Towns played 37 minutes, shooting 10-of-20 (3-of-6 from three-point range) and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line, exploding for a comprehensive stat line of 31 points, 21 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. In the game between 76ers and Kings, Embiid was absent, but George exploded for 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Maxey scored 27…

The NBA season has been underway for some time now, with teams experiencing various trajectories. Some have started slow but have managed to find their footing and return to a competitive level. For instance, the Milwaukee Bucks had a rough start to the season, winning only two out of their first ten regular-season games and ranking last in the Eastern Conference at one point. However, the Bucks are a team with a strong foundation, bolstered by the powerful duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. They quickly adjusted their game and climbed back up to the top six in the East, maintaining their championship aspirations. Similarly, the Philadelphia 76ers have shown improvement recently, going 8-2 in their last ten games and breaking into the top 20 in the latest team power rankings. Early in the season, the 76ers struggled due to injuries and lineup adjustments, which kept them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Now, with Joel Embiid's return and his reassertion of dominance in the paint, along with George's improving chemistry with the team, the 76ers' trio of Maxey, Embiid, and George is proving to be a formidable force. With less than half of the regular season completed, the 76ers have a chance to make a significant push and climb to the top of the Eastern Conference. However, not all teams have experienced such a turnaround. There are still five teams with a win rate below 30%, including the Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and New Orleans Pelicans. Among these, the Pelicans have been particularly…