The Houston Rockets suffered a humiliating defeat at home against the Detroit Pistons with a score of 96-107. Despite the 11-point loss, it was considered a disgraceful defeat as the Rockets' strongest asset, rebounding, was dominated by the Pistons. The Pistons grabbed 52 rebounds, including 13 offensive rebounds, while the Rockets only managed to secure 39 rebounds, despite averaging 48.6 rebounds per game this season, which is the best in the league. The Pistons used the Rockets' own strength against them, which is quite embarrassing. Additionally, the Rockets received another blow as Jalen Green, who won the Player of the Week award, lost the game. Last March, Jalen Green averaged 28.9 points and led the team to an 11-game winning streak, earning him the Player of the Week award but narrowly missing out on the Player of the Month. After that, Green's performance declined from his superhuman state, and it is uncertain whether he will repeat last season's performance in the upcoming two games against the Cavaliers. The Rockets desperately need Green to maintain his form. However, the issue for the Rockets is not Green but Shen Jing's recent playing style, which has been detrimental to the team. In pursuit of an All-Star appearance, Shen Jing has been aggressively demanding the ball for isolation plays, often ignoring his teammates. His offensive efficiency in isolation situations is below one point per possession, which is considered subpar in the league. Defensively, Shen Jing is vulnerable to being targeted by opponents. The way the Pistons defeated the Rockets today resembled how the Rockets…

The Hangzhou Snooker Superstar Invitational officially kicked off, with two matches on the first day that were full of excitement, featuring "75" trio and Ding Junhui. Mark Williams faced off against John Higgins, while Ronnie O'Sullivan took on Ding Junhui. Yesterday's match between "75 trio" members Williams and Higgins was their 62nd career encounter, making them lifelong rivals, with Higgins currently leading 37 wins to 24. Higgins started strong with a century break to take the lead. Over the next four frames, they traded blows, each making a break of over 80, bringing the score to 3-2 in favor of Higgins. In the sixth frame, Williams had a good chance at a 147 maximum break but unfortunately missed the ninth black ball, losing out on the 147,000 RMB prize. The score then leveled at 3-3. In the final two frames, Higgins secured victory with two breaks over 70, ending the match with a 5-3 scoreline. Both players will compete in another match later. The match between O'Sullivan and Ding Junhui, which began at 19:30, was highly anticipated by many fans, hoping for an intense and exciting game. However, just like in the recent Saudi Gold Cup, O'Sullivan defeated Ding Junhui 5-1 in less than an hour. It seems that every time O'Sullivan plays against Ding Junhui, he gets particularly fired up! Throughout the match, both players played at a fast pace, with O'Sullivan making a century break in under six minutes and Ding Junhui making a break of over 70 in just over three minutes. However, O'Sullivan's form from the…

NBA Regular Season Focus Battles: Various Powers Compete, Each with Ups and Downs Hey, basketball fans! The NBA regular season on January 21 was quite exciting, with several focus battles that were as captivating as a series of dramas, making for an enjoyable watch. Let's start with the game between the Rockets and the Pistons. The Rockets have the momentum-driven Jalen Green, while the Pistons have the same-year number one pick Cunningham. It's like two groups of martial arts masters facing off, each with their own signature skills. So far this season, the Rockets have performed quite well, with a record of 28 wins and 13 losses, ranking second in the West. The Pistons, on the other hand, have a record of 21 wins and 21 losses, placing ninth in the East. During the game, the Rockets were at home and should have had the advantage of playing on their home court, but they lost their form completely, as if they had lost their souls. They couldn't hold their ground in both the interior and exterior lines, which is not good enough. Jalen Duren of the Pistons dominated under the basket like a tiger descending from the mountain, almost smashing through the rim. At this point, Jalen Green didn't perform well either, making consecutive turnovers, allowing the Pistons to go on a 14-0 run and fall behind by 11 points in the first quarter. However, in the second quarter, the situation turned around a bit as the Pistons' state dipped slightly. This was when the Rockets' Amen Thompson and Whitmore…

The Phoenix Suns have gone all-in, trading their valuable 2031 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz in exchange for three first-round picks. These include the worst first-round picks from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves in 2025, as well as the worst picks from the Cavaliers, Timberwolves, and Jazz in 2027 and 2029. Essentially, the Suns have acquired three strictly protected first-round picks, which can only be the worst available. But why would the Suns make such a move? It's no secret that they want Jimmy Butler. However, the specifics of how this might happen are unclear, with multiple US journalists reporting that a potential trade involving Butler could involve four teams. The Miami Heat are not interested in acquiring Bradley Beal, who has a trade veto power and is only willing to waive it for the Lakers, Clippers, and Bucks. Among them, the Bucks are the team Beal wants to join, as he wishes to team up with Damian Lillard. Regardless, the Suns have made it clear that they are not backing down. Their options are limited, as both the Houston Rockets and the Jazz have cut off their retreat. US journalist Trevor Lane commented after the Suns' trade, suggesting that the Jazz engaged in the trade because, like the Rockets, they do not have high hopes for the Suns' future. They believe that after the Kevin Durant era, the Suns will fall into darkness, making their draft picks highly lucrative. Currently, the Rockets own the Suns' draft picks in 2025, 2027, and 2029, with the 2029 first-round pick…

The Houston Rockets faced the Kings in a game where Shen Jing suffered an injury, which initially gave the impression that the Rockets' season was over. However, the opposite has proven to be true, as the team has actually become stronger. Throughout March, the Rockets have achieved a record of 9 wins and 8 losses. After defeating the Bulls, they have secured a seven-game winning streak. With an upcoming favorable schedule, it is possible that their streak may continue. They are only 2.5 games behind the tenth-placed Warriors in the Western Conference, making it feasible for them to catch up. In terms of performance, the Rockets are improving with each game, and there is a strong likelihood that they will make a push for the play-in tournament. From a player's perspective, since Shen Jing's departure, many players who have different styles from him have excelled, which is the key reason for the team's excellent form. At least four players have had significant breakthroughs directly related to Shen Jing's absence. Green: When Shen Jing was present, Green averaged 19.2 points per game. Without Shen Jing, Green's average has increased to 29.4 points per game. Crucially, Green's efficiency has improved, with increases in rebounds, assists, and shooting percentage. In recent times, Green has demonstrated star-level performances. As a result, Green has virtually secured his position as a future core player for the Rockets. Without Shen Jing, Green's stability, efficiency, versatility, and leadership abilities have all been significantly enhanced, truly fulfilling his potential. Thompson: Due to Shen Jing's absence, Thompson was promoted to…

Thrilling! Famous Reporter: Stone Active in Trade Market, Rockets Secure Kessler within 72 Hours On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues to progress, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 125 to 103. In this game, the Rockets' forward Amen Thompson was unable to play due to injury. The Rockets launched a fierce offensive in the third quarter, scoring a wave of 15 to 2, leading the Blazers by as many as 24 points at one point. Ultimately, the Rockets won a big victory on the road against the Blazers, avoiding a losing streak while also giving their opponents a five-game losing streak. In this game, our "Snowstorm Brother" Jalen Green once again unleashed his firepower, scoring 26 points and 5 rebounds in just three quarters, leading the team to an easy victory on the road. Green's plus-minus value was as high as +23, ranking first among all players! In addition, according to statistics, Jalen Green played 9 games in January, averaging 29.8 points with a true shooting percentage of 67.7%! He made 40 out of 81 three-point attempts, achieving a 49.4% shooting rate! When asked about the reason for the team's outstanding offensive performance over the past period, VanVleet simply answered with "Jalen Green," which is enough to show Green's status within the team. With his continuous excellent performances recently, Green has the potential to make his first All-Star appearance this season. The Rockets are currently ranked second in the West, and based on their record, they fully deserve to…

On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the Rockets faced the Pistons at home, which was their second encounter of the season. The Rockets had previously defeated the Pistons by 2 points on the road, and with a much better record than the Pistons, it was expected that they would continue to win today. However, in this game, the Pistons had a clear advantage and dominated the Rockets throughout, ultimately defeating them by 11 points. Why did the Rockets, who could defeat the Pistons away from home, suffer a complete loss at home? A key reason is rebounding. In their first encounter, the Rockets grabbed 53 rebounds while the Pistons grabbed 46, giving the Rockets a 7-rebound advantage. However, in today's game, the Rockets only managed to grab 39 rebounds while the Pistons grabbed 52, resulting in a 13-rebound deficit for the Rockets. One of the elements contributing to the Rockets' victories this season has been rebounding, as they average 5.7 more rebounds per game than their opponents. In their first encounter, the Rockets had a significant rebounding advantage, but today they were completely outmatched by the Pistons. Why did this happen? The reason is that compared to their first encounter, the Pistons had an additional "rebound monster" in their lineup, Duran. In their first encounter, Duran was absent, and Stewart became the starting center for the Pistons. In that game, he scored 16 points with 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, performing well. However, Shenjing performed even better, scoring 27 points with 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and…

On January 21st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season welcomed several key battles. Among them, the momentum of Jalen Green's Rockets faced off against the Pistons led by the same-year number one pick Cade Cunningham, the Suns with their impressive debut of new recruits took on the Eastern Conference leaders, the Cavaliers, and the grudge match between the Warriors and the Celtics. The specific highlights of the games are as follows: The Rockets lost at home to the Pistons 96:107. So far this season, the Rockets have achieved a record of 28 wins and 13 losses, ranking second in the West, while the Pistons have 21 wins and 21 losses, ranking ninth in the East. Playing at home, the Rockets were completely out of form, with both inside and outside defenses collapsing. Jalen Duren dominated the paint, and the momentum of Jalen Green was disrupted by consecutive turnovers, allowing the Pistons to go on a 14:0 run, trailing 29:40 by 11 points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, taking advantage of the Pistons' poor form, Aminu Thompson and Whitmore continuously attacked, leveling the score before halftime. After the break, Cade Cunningham suddenly exploded, scoring 19 points in a single quarter with unstoppable drives and outside shots, once again widening the gap. In the final quarter, both teams had extremely low offensive efficiency, with Jalen Green scoring 9 points alone, which was not enough to save the game. Ultimately, the Rockets lost at home to the Pistons 96:107. The absence of Adams led to the Rockets…

Defeat! Rockets' Five Tigers Score 77+29, Cunningham with 32+9+7, New Record Set, Western Conference Landscape Changes On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the 28-win and 13-loss Rockets faced off against the 21-win and 21-loss Pistons at home. On paper, the Rockets had the advantage, but could they secure a victory? The Rockets were without Smith, starting with VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon, Amen, and Shen Jing. The Pistons were missing Ivey, starting with Cunningham, Hardaway, Osar, Harris, and Duran. In the first quarter, Osar and Duran made layups, while Amen, Jalen Green, and VanVleet responded strongly, giving the Rockets a 9-4 lead. Duran added a putback, to which Jalen Green replied with a three-pointer, extending the Rockets' lead to six points. Cunningham and Duran then went on a 7-0 run to take a one-point lead. VanVleet, Dillon, and Amen scored for the Rockets, but Cunningham, Harris, Duran, Hardaway, and Beasley responded in kind, putting the Pistons up by 13 points. Ethan and Landale contributed points, while Holland hit a three-pointer, maintaining an 11-point gap. Landale and Amen narrowed the deficit to seven points, but Beasley's three-pointer and Sasser's free throws ended the quarter with the Pistons leading 40-29. The second quarter saw Stewart and Sasser score four points, extending the Pistons' lead to 15 points. However, Whitmore, Amen, VanVleet, Ethan, and Shen Jing countered with a 16-0 run to take a one-point lead. Duran and Osar reclaimed a three-point lead, which was then overtaken by one point thanks to Jalen Green and Amen. Osar and Cunningham scored again, but Amen and…

The Rockets and the Warriors narrowly win their games, while the Mavericks make a comeback! Here are the latest rankings in the Western Conference, with an expanded gap between the 2nd and 3rd place teams. The Warriors' close victory over the Pistons: Curry struggles but still wins the key game The Warriors embarked on an away game challenge against the Pistons, which was undoubtedly a tough match. From the beginning of the game, both sides were locked in fierce competition, with the atmosphere on the court as tense as a fully drawn bowstring. The Warriors' players were determined, knowing the difficulties of playing away from home, giving their all in every attack and defense. As the core of the Warriors, Curry attracted countless eyes from the start. He kept running and weaving through the court, trying to create excellent scoring opportunities for his teammates while also looking for his own shooting rhythm. However, this night, the basket seemed particularly "stingy" to him beyond the three-point line. He repeatedly jumped to shoot, with that standard shooting posture drawing beautiful arcs in the air, but the ball repeatedly missed the basket. Throughout the game, Curry made only 5 out of 21 shots, including just 2 out of 14 three-pointers. Such statistics would usually be enough to plunge him into a whirlpool of public opinion. But basketball has never been a one-man game, and the other players of the Warriors showed tenacious fighting spirit in this game. In the first three quarters, they steadily built up an advantage through tacit cooperation and active…