On December 30th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Atlanta Hawks visiting the Toronto Raptors. The Hawks were on a three-game winning streak, high in morale; while the Raptors were on a nine-game losing streak, struggling. The game started with the Hawks taking an early lead and building a double-digit advantage, which the Raptors only managed to reduce to single digits towards the end of the second quarter. In the second half, Trae Young took charge of both scoring and organizing, leading the Hawks to score 40 points in the third quarter and extend the lead to over 20 points. In the final quarter, the Raptors attempted a comeback, but the Hawks maintained control of the game. Ultimately, the Hawks won convincingly with a score of 136-107. The Raptors boasted an enviable group of tall forwards, with obvious advantages in the paint. Throughout the game, the Raptors outrebounded the Hawks 52-40 and outscored them in the paint 54-46. However, the Raptors' tactics could not defeat the Hawks, who played with a fluid offense that was faster, steadier, and more accurate. The Hawks scored 30 fast-break points compared to the Raptors' 10, had 22 steals (the highest in the league in the last three years), forced 31 turnovers from the Raptors, and scored 30 points off those turnovers. Additionally, the Hawks shot 18 three-pointers at a 40% rate, while the Raptors shot only 7 out of 24 three-point attempts, with a meager 29.2% success rate. The Hawks' victory was comprehensive, with Trae Young demonstrating the power of a…

NBA regular season, Thunder 120-114 Pacers, Rockets 128-111 Pelicans, Grizzlies 155-126 Raptors, let's take a look at the Western Conference standings. The Thunder defeated the Pacers to win their ninth consecutive victory. Alexander once again proved his abilities with a powerful performance, scoring 45 points. With his outstanding skills, he single-handedly led the team forward, securing a stable first-place position with a record of 24 wins and 5 losses. The Rockets overcame the Pelicans to celebrate their fourth consecutive victory. Coach Wu is no longer stubborn, allowing Whitmore to come off the bench. Whitmore was very competitive, shooting 9 for 16 to score 27 points, once again proving his strength. Jalen Green also performed impressively, scoring 30 points without any turnovers, which is quite rare in a game. With this four-game winning streak, they are ranked second. The Grizzlies crushed the Raptors by 29 points, with a record of 21 wins and 10 losses, placing them third. The Grizzlies have a formidable lineup, from starters to substitutes, everyone contributes when they step onto the court. A total of 8 players scored in double figures, showcasing their terrifying strength. Especially Morant, who plays with great flair but has the drawback of being prone to injuries. After looking at the standings, let's consider the Rockets' upcoming schedule. A tough stretch of games is on the horizon, and I estimate that it will be difficult for the Rockets to maintain their second-place position. They are about to face the Timberwolves back-to-back, with a 50% chance of winning. They will also challenge the Heat,…