The Nuggets defeated Philadelphia 144-109, with a current record of 27 wins and 16 losses. The Nuggets are fourth in the West, but only one win behind the third-place Grizzlies. They are also only 1.5 wins behind the second-place Rockets. It is very likely that the Nuggets will overtake them for second place, although surpassing the Thunder is unrealistic. There isn't much to say about this game; it was initially expected that Embiid would return to play against the Nuggets, but he didn't dare to participate as long as it was a Denver game. Currently, Embiid has won more matchups against Jokic, but most of these victories were at home in Philadelphia. After the game, Sean Keeler from the Denver Post wrote that Embiid and Jokic can no longer be compared. Now, the real competition is between Jokic and Wembanyama. Since Embiid cannot even play, he is not worthy of being compared to his teacher. In 2023, Embiid relied on Harden's help to win the MVP because there was fatigue with Jokic's consecutive MVPs. At that time, Jokic had won two consecutive MVPs, and it was indeed difficult to achieve a third. Adding to that, Embiid only managed to win with a 68-game attendance rate. However, the gap between these two centers from the East and West has been growing ever since. When Jokic hadn't won a championship, Embiid once said during his MVP season that Jokic hadn't won a championship either, so he felt no pressure. But then Jokic easily won the championship in 2023, while Embiid fell in…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered their seventh consecutive loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The 76ers were suppressed by the Nuggets from the start of the game, with the score difference widening to over 20 points by the end of the third quarter, and the fourth quarter quickly turned into garbage time. Without Embiid, they have lost 8 out of 9 games. Currently, the Philadelphia 76ers have five players on the injury list: Martin, Lowry, Embiid, Little Martin, and McCain. Embiid's injury report on January 17th showed that he needed another 7-10 days of rest, and his swollen knee would be re-examined after 7-10 days. Due to this away game, Embiid continued to miss playing against the Nuggets. His last appearance in Denver was back in 2019, nearly 2000 days without playing a game at the Nuggets' home court. The last time Embiid played here, Harden was still with the Rockets. However, in Embiid's last three games against the Nuggets, he averaged 40.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. Philadelphia fans defended him, believing that it was unnecessary for Nuggets fans to mock Embiid. Despite this, Nuggets fans printed missing person flyers to mock the Emperor. Without Embiid, the 76ers were already trailing by 10 points at halftime. Jokic easily scored 18 points with 6 out of 9 shots, adding 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. It felt like Jokic hadn't even broken a sweat. Porter Jr. had 11 points, Braun had 12 points, and Strus had…

This season, the Phoenix Suns have found themselves in an extremely embarrassing situation. They have paid a luxury tax of as high as 188million,rankingfirstintheentireleagueandbecomingtheonlyteaminNBAhistorytospendover188 million, ranking first in the entire league and becoming the only team in NBA history to spend over 188million,rankingfirstintheentireleagueandbecomingtheonlyteaminNBAhistorytospendover400 million. With such a huge investment, the owner naturally expects a corresponding record, but the reality is cruel. Currently ranked 12th in the West, even if they win this game, they will only have 16 wins and 18 losses. At the beginning of the season, they were once at the top of the Western Conference, but then their state plummeted. The owner's expectations have been dashed, and if they cannot make it into the playoffs or the play-in tournament, it is likely that the team will be dismantled. However, rebuilding the Suns is also difficult, as most of the first-round draft picks are controlled by the Houston Rockets, who hold three unprotected picks. To rebuild, they must first regain the draft picks, otherwise, they would just be making wedding dresses for others. In fact, when they brought in Beal, there were many voices of doubt from the outside. Beal performed outstandingly with the Wizards, but his playing style is very similar to Booker's. What the Suns really lacked at the time was not another powerful scorer, but a point guard who could activate the team or a strong player who could hold down the interior. However, at a time when the management urgently needed to strengthen the point guard and the interior, they traded Paul for Beal…

Translation of the content: In the NBA league, where competition is almost cruelly fierce, every star faces a significant gamble when making transfer choices. They are betting either on reaching new heights in their careers or falling into an uncertain future. Since the start of this season, the situation with the Philadelphia 76ers has been chaotic. Despite having a luxurious lineup with three giants, their record has been poor, with only 14 wins and 20 losses. Their ranking in the Eastern Conference is far behind, and they haven't even touched the edge of the play-in tournament. In just a year, George's statistics and shooting percentage have plummeted like a roller coaster, creating a huge gap that is truly perplexing. After careful consideration, it seems there is only one plausible explanation: James Harden has a considerable enhancing effect on George. Looking at the current situation, Powell's statistics and shooting percentage while playing alongside Harden are similar to George's last season. This raises the question: Does Harden have an inherent ability to magically enhance the performance of frontline players? Take the recent game against the Suns as an example; George shot only 5 out of 18, with his poor form clearly visible. This season, George has had six games with a shooting percentage below 30%, which would have been unimaginable in the past. Looking back at last season, George played 74 games for the Clippers, with only nine games where his shooting percentage was below 30%. Comparatively, it becomes increasingly evident that George's statistics have declined since leaving Harden. During his time…

George's performance in Philadelphia is like a roller coaster, with ups and downs, especially his public dissatisfaction with coach Nurse's arrangement for him to play the No. 5 position, which has caused a great stir in public opinion. Once upon a time, he was in the Clippers, his performance could be said to be at its peak, with an average of 22.6 points, which made people look up to him. However, after moving to Philadelphia, his performance plummeted, making people wonder: Is this still the George we once knew? Coach Nurse's tactical arrangement is undoubtedly the fuse of this turmoil. The decision to let George play the No. 5 position has aroused considerable controversy in the basketball world. George's public dissatisfaction has added fuel to the fire. Imagine a player who is used to chasing small players being arranged to top the center position. It's like asking a cat to swim; it just doesn't seem right. George's teammates were not idle either. Emperor's teasing made people laugh: "If you don't play center, should I, a 2.13-meter-tall small guard, go to the No. 5 position?" Behind this joke lies the team's helplessness and confusion about George's position arrangement. Media comments have further escalated this turmoil. Clippers reporter Esnaashari pointed out mercilessly: "Under the circumstances of poor team performance, George actually dared to say such words, which is too outrageous." These words are undoubtedly questioning George's professional attitude. However, in the game against the Pelicans, George contributed 25 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals, seemingly responding to external doubts with…

This year, the Philadelphia trio has started off with poor results, currently at 14 wins and 20 losses, ranking at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and not even qualifying for the play-in tournament. Embiid often skips games, forming a rest partnership with George. Additionally, since George joined Philadelphia, his statistics have experienced a cliff-like decline. So far this season, George averages only 16.2 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 41.4% and a three-point percentage of 33%. It's worth noting that last season, when playing alongside Harden, George averaged 23 points, with a shooting percentage of 47% and an impressive three-point percentage of 41%. It's unimaginable that in just one year, George's statistics and shooting percentage have declined so significantly. There can only be one explanation: James Harden's enhancement of George. Obviously, Powell has put up similar scoring and shooting percentage numbers to George's last season while playing alongside Harden this year. Does this also suggest that Harden himself boosts the wing players? In the last game against the Suns, George had a shooting percentage of 5 out of 18. This season, George has already had six games with a shooting percentage below 30%. Last season, George played 74 games for the Clippers, with only nine games having a shooting percentage below 30%, and we're not even halfway through the season this year. Without comparison, you wouldn't know, but once you compare, you'll find that George really did decline after leaving Harden. There's no longer anyone around him who can help draw defensive resources to surround and attack,…

In recent games, Paul George's performance has been nothing short of disappointing, especially in crucial moments. Despite being a key player for the Clippers, he has become a burden to the team during decisive moments. For example, in the recent game against the Kings, the Clippers were once leading, but George made consecutive mistakes in the last three minutes and missed multiple shots, ultimately resulting in the team's reversal and loss. It's frustrating when he can't hold up under pressure in critical moments and instead gives opponents an opportunity. In contrast, another player, Bobby Kobe, has shone brightly. Who would have thought that Bobby Kobe, who was not highly regarded, could almost bring the Clippers out of a dead end with one precise three-pointer after another? Especially in the game against Philadelphia, he calmly took over the game in the crucial moments, demonstrating a level of efficiency that is currently lacking in George. A netizen commented after the game: Honestly, George's current performance is really disheartening, especially those mistakes in crucial moments; it's hard to believe he's an All-Star player. And what about Bobby Kobe? He's a treasure; his role in the team is growing, and he's truly a cost-effective player. This statement is spot on; George's state is becoming increasingly unstable, while Bobby Kobe, despite a significant salary difference, seems to understand how to stand out and lead the team in critical moments. George's inefficient offense has become a major concern for the Clippers this season. His choices in one-on-one situations are often frustrating to watch. Sometimes you see…

George receives the ball and drives towards the top of the arc. At this critical moment when they are trailing by 2 points with less than 30 seconds remaining, it's time for him to step up and play the hero. However, things don't go as planned... He loses the ball halfway through his drive and then jumps into the air, flailing around looking for a foul from the referee. The referee ignores him. On the defensive end, George commits another foul, sending Monk to the free-throw line. This play is very confusing, with both offense and defense being a criminal record. He loses the ball on offense and commits a foul on defense just before the 24-second clock expires. This makes the audience's blood pressure soar, wanting to mock or swear at him. However, after scanning the statistics, they suddenly find themselves unable to criticize because, aside from these two mistakes, George had an excellent overall performance, scoring 30 points with 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block on 11 out of 20 shooting. This can only be described as a typical "George-style game," with moments of smoothness and moments of failure, where smoothness and failure complement each other. It's like getting a full-body massage, humming in comfort, when suddenly a stench hits you, and you see a bowl of hot feces with a bit of diarrhea. What's even more disheartening is that this game was only George's second 30+ point performance of the season. Last time he played aggressively against the Hornets and won; this time... Thanks…

Embiid was absent, and Philadelphia lost 107-113 to the Kings on the road. In the final quarter, with a 9-point lead, the Kings suddenly made a surge in the last three minutes, scoring an 11-0 run to instantly dismantle Philadelphia. George played well in the first three quarters today, but in the fourth quarter, he only managed 2 rebounds in 7 minutes, going 0-for-1 from the field without scoring, which was a high start and low finish that couldn't be relied upon. Fox is indeed very capable, especially in the clutch, where he made every shot, particularly from mid-range. Fox has something special. Recently, there have been many rumors about Fox leaving the team, with the Rockets being the hottest potential destination for Fox, as he is from Houston. Moreover, the Rockets' configuration is not only similar to the Kings but also stronger. The Kings have Sabonis, the fire dragon, while the Rockets have Shen Jing, the little fire dragon. Additionally, the Rockets have abundant frontline resources, so it can be said that the Rockets meet the standards for an All-Star to move in directly. If the Rockets could replace Van Jordan with Fox, they could compete for the championship this year. Fox is the scorer the Rockets need and the role the team dreams of having, someone who can deliver the decisive blow in critical moments. Standing at 1.91 meters tall, Fox also shines defensively. If Fox were to join the Rockets, the team could perfectly leverage their top-three defense in the league. The Rockets' defense would not decrease…

Philadelphia won 125-103 on the road against Portland, currently with a record of 13 wins and 17 losses, securing their fourth consecutive victory and nearing a return to the play-in tournament. We previously mentioned that once Embiid is able to play, Philadelphia has no problem making it into the playoffs in the East. Although Embiid's playing style is soft and he wipes the floor, his ability to maintain the team's lower limit is still there. Due to his fragile body, he uses a guard-style approach; otherwise, Embiid would have retired like Oden. The current issue is still with George. It's unclear whether George's cliff-like decline is due to his age or if his ball-handling rights in Philadelphia are even worse than in the Clippers? George's recent performance has been exaggerated. Today, George shot 4 for 9, made 1 of 3 three-pointers, scored 9 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal, but also had 4 turnovers and 5 fouls. This is a giant signed for a $50 million annual salary. Obviously, George has proven Harden wrong again because Harden seems to have overestimated George. In November interviews and after two games against Philadelphia, Harden gave his own evaluation of George. Harden said that George and himself are still close, and it's good that he left the Clippers because he's happy and making money in Philadelphia, then he'll get more opportunities than in the Clippers. At the same time, Harden also believes that with George gone, he will get more ball-handling rights and more opportunities. Harden's self-evaluation is accurate; this…