NBA regular season, the Rockets won a big victory over the Pelicans with a score of 128-111. The Rockets played very easily in this game, dominating the first three quarters. Even when they put in fringe players in the final quarter and gave up on defense, they were still able to secure a big win thanks to their advantage from the earlier quarters. Four players had perfect performances throughout the game. Green, without facing any defensive pressure, displayed a dominant offensive performance, scoring 30 points effortlessly with a high shooting percentage and leading the team in plus-minus value. During this time, his shooting has become more stable. VanVleet also showcased a perfect three-point shooting rate, going 7 for 12 to score 25 points. In the third quarter, he was able to take control of the game and complete the rout. Amen's current performance is also excellent. Although his three-point shooting wasn't great, he relied on his defense and rebounding, which have always been his strong suits, going 4 for 8 to get 9 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. He is a god on the defensive end, playing like a center despite being a guard. Whitmore's performance is also getting better and better, going 9 for 16 to score 27 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. In the garbage time of the final quarter, he can easily dominate the court, scoring 13 points in a single quarter, setting a new career high, and he has been on a tear recently. Shen Jing, Tate, Jeff Green, and…

Here's a summary of today's NBA games. First, let's look at this morning's game. In the NBA regular season on December 27, 2024, the Thunder defeated the Pacers 120-114 on the road. Despite trailing by as many as 15 points, the Thunder managed to pull off a stunning comeback and secure their ninth consecutive victory, ending the Pacers' five-game winning streak. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the win, scoring 45 points with 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The Rockets also had a successful outing, defeating the Pelicans 128-111 on the road. The Pelicans were without key players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Jose Alvarado, while the Rockets had strong performances from Jalen Green (30 points), Usman Garuba (10 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists), and others, contributing to their fourth consecutive victory and extending the Pelicans' losing streak to eight games. In another high-scoring game, the Grizzlies set a new single-game scoring record for the season, defeating the Raptors 155-126 at home. The Grizzlies had eight players score in double figures, with a shooting percentage of 53.2% and 18 three-pointers made. Despite R.J. Barrett's near-triple-double performance for the Raptors (27 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists), they suffered their ninth consecutive loss, dropping their away record to 1-14. Looking ahead to tomorrow's games, CCTV5 will broadcast several NBA matchups, including Cavaliers vs. Nuggets, Rockets vs. Timberwolves, Warriors vs. Clippers, and Mavericks vs. Mavericks. These games are expected to be exciting, featuring teams that are currently in the playoff race or fighting for a play-in spot. Depending on the outcomes, there could be…

On December 27th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Houston Rockets challenge the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. The Rockets' starting lineup for today's game was Amen, Smith, Shen Jing, Jalen Green, and VanVleet. The Pelicans' starting lineup was Jones, Murphy, Mi Xi, McCollum, and Murray. There is a clear gap in strength between the two teams, and the Pelicans have opened their "supermarket," with Zion, McCollum, and Ingram all put up for sale. The Pelicans have confirmed that they will rebuild from scratch. As long as the Rockets play normally today, winning should not be a problem. The first quarter began with Green scoring five points in a row, feeling hot. Shen Jing fought for an offensive rebound and scored with his back, while VanVleet hit a three-pointer from outside, giving the Rockets a 10-4 lead and playing smoothly. However, the Pelicans were attacking the basket one after another, targeting Shen Jing. Despite Shen Jing's best defensive efforts, he couldn't stop them. Everyone on the Pelicans could score, mostly driving straight into Shen Jing. Is Shen Jing just a target? Although the Rockets have a strong scoring ability, they can't hold off their opponents and can't further widen the point difference. After half a quarter, the Rockets led by three points. During a timeout, Udoka replaced Shen Jing with Adams to protect the rim. Although Adams is slow-moving, he has enough power and can still protect the basket. As soon as Adams came on, the Pelicans found it difficult to score. Several attempts to attack the…

The Houston Rockets don't have much popularity in the United States and they don't get many favorable calls from referees. Owner Tilman Fertitta wants to acquire Victor Wembanyama, the prized prospect, but NBA Commissioner Adam Silver isn't giving them the No. 1 pick. The San Antonio Spurs, who own Wembanyama, were scheduled to play on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks. Despite the difference in strength between the two teams, the game remained suspenseful until the end. Wembanyama scored 42 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and had 4 assists and 4 blocks, but he faced an explosive performance from Mikal Bridges. Mikal Bridges scored 41 points, had 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, playing both ends of the court effectively. He scored 15 points in the final quarter in just 12 minutes. Coach Ime Udoka didn't make a mistake in his assessment; Bridges is indeed a good fit for the Rockets. Bridges is known for his durability and versatility, standing at 1.98 meters tall with a wingspan of 2.18 meters. He can defend multiple positions and has a stable shooting ability, perfectly meeting Udoka's requirements. This season, Bridges averages 18.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in 38.8 minutes, with a field goal percentage of 50.2%, a three-point percentage of 37.1%, and a free throw percentage of 66.7%. Compared to last season, Bridges has improved his shooting efficiency in the paint and mid-range. His offensive efficiency is higher than Booker's, let alone Jalen Green's. Jalen Green can only surpass Bridges in athleticism and free throws.…

The Houston Rockets chose Amen over Osar because the former is theoretically capable of playing as a point guard. Stone prefers tall point guards and missed out on Cunningham, so he wants to make up for it. Udoka initially wanted to groom Amen into the next Ben Simmons. Udoka once said in an interview: "Amen Thompson is a 2.01-meter guard, a true point guard. You can see his physique and quality; he can pass with that body type and has such defensive intensity. He possesses all the traits we can imagine." However, Udoka found that Amen's ball-handling skills were lacking, and his shooting was poor, so he decided to play him as a forward. In the last game, with Dillon absent, Amen started and played 38 minutes, scoring 19 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, dishing out 3 assists, making 1 steal, and blocking 3 shots, shooting 8 for 16. Amen played full defense, passed to his teammates, and even tried to showcase his shooting. In this game, Amen attempted six three-pointers and made two, which is a season-high in attempts. Some Rockets fans suggest that Amen should start in place of Jalen Green or Dillon, but he actually hopes to replace Van Jordan. In an interview with Houston journalist Feigen, Amen revealed: "I like starting and doing my best. I've learned to always be ready to play. I like the position of point guard. Of course, Amen also emphasized that he would follow the coach's arrangements, having adapted to the role of a substitute and being able to play any position."…

On December 27, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 5-win and 25-loss Pelicans host the 20-win and 9-loss Rockets. On paper, the Pelicans, without Ingram and Zion, were not a match for the Rockets. Could the Rockets secure a stable victory? The Rockets were missing Dillon and Ethan, with their starting lineup consisting of VanVleet, Jalen Green, Thompson, Smith, and Shen Jing. The Pelicans' starting lineup was Murray, McCollum, Jones, Murphy, and Missy. In the first quarter, Jalen Green scored 5 consecutive points, followed by a layup from Murphy and Shen Jing, giving the Rockets a 7-2 lead. Jones, McCollum, and Murray responded with points for the Pelicans, but VanVleet and Jalen Green brought the score to 16-10 for the Rockets. Jones and Murray continued to score, but VanVleet and Jalen Green maintained a 7-point lead. Hawkins made a mid-range shot, and Tate, VanVleet, Whitmore, Shen Jing, and Jalen Green extended the lead to 17 points. Javonte Green scored, and Tate made a layup, ending the first quarter with the Rockets leading 39-22. In the second quarter, Thompson made 1 of 2 free throws, and Tais made both his free throws, maintaining a 16-point lead. Thompson, Whitmore, and Smith increased the lead to 21 points, but McCollum narrowed it to 15 points. Jalen Green, Shen Jing, Smith, and Thompson scored, while Earl, Murphy, and McCollum tried to catch up, leaving an 18-point difference at halftime, with the Rockets leading 61-43. In the third quarter, Jalen Green hit a three-pointer, extending the lead to 21 points. Murphy, Missy,…

NBA latest rankings, let's take a look at how your supported team is performing now. The Thunder has been very impressive this season, having only lost 5 games since the start of the season to teams like the Rockets, Nuggets, Warriors, Mavericks, and Spurs. With a record of 23 wins and 5 losses, they are ranked first in the Western Conference. The Rockets' young players are creating their own legend. Last season, they were easy targets for other teams, but now they have transformed rapidly and are growing quickly. With a record of 20 wins and 9 losses, they are ranked second in the Western Conference. The Lakers are not as strong as they used to be. Although they have heavyweights like James and Davis, if both of them cannot play together, their chances of winning are very slim, and they often win games by free throws. Their current situation is very poor, as they have lost multiple times to teams with far inferior strength. They are currently ranked seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 16 wins and 13 losses. The Suns have been in poor form recently. Without Booker, they have suffered three consecutive losses. Durant is unable to carry the team alone, and Beal is not up to the task. No one can step up in critical moments, and even if Durant is exhausted, they still cannot win a game. With a record of 14 wins and 14 losses, they are ranked 11th in the Western Conference. The Cavaliers have impressed everyone this season. They…