NBA regular season continues, with the Western Conference reigniting its flames of competition. The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Portland Trail Blazers at home. In the last five encounters between the two teams, the Lakers have dominated with a record of four wins and one loss. In their only meeting this season, the Lakers defeated the Blazers 107-98 in the absence of James and Reeves, with Russell leading the charge with an impressive 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists to claim the MVP title. However, Russell is no longer part of the team. The Lakers currently stand at seventh in the West with an 18-14 record. After a promising start to the season, the team's defensive efficiency ranks 22nd in the league, while their offense is ranked 13th, lacking any standout strengths. However, they have shown signs of improvement recently, winning three out of their last five games. Their recent loss to the top-seeded Cavaliers after completing a trade was not unexpected, as new recruit Finney-Smith struggled with only 1 out of 4 shots made for 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. Reeves has been on a tear lately, averaging 29 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 12 assists over the last three games. Davis is sidelined due to injury, but Hayes is set to return and is expected to start. On the other hand, the Blazers are struggling with an 11-21 record, ranking 13th in the league. Their offensive efficiency is 27th in the league, and their defense is 28th, making them ineffective on both ends of the court.…

The 27th round of the second stage of the 2024-25 CBA regular season continued, with a focus on the fierce competition between the strong Guangdong men's basketball team and the dark horse Tianjin team. Ultimately, the stronger Guangdong team defeated Tianjin 120-111 thanks to the outstanding performances of key players such as Jilun Walters, Xu Jie, Zhang Haojia, and Morand. It is worth noting that Guangdong once led by more than 20 points in the first half, but after the main guard Xu Jie's physical decline, he was fiercely counterattacked by Tianjin. Fortunately, Du Feng managed to suppress Tianjin and win this crucial away game with the overuse of Jilun Walters and Xu Jie, achieving a four-game winning streak while sending Tianjin to a six-game losing streak. Now, Guangdong's core guard Xu Jie is showing signs of fatigue, and Du Feng urgently needs a new ball-handling small foreign aid to supplement the disadvantages of the guard line and the front line. At this time, the traditional powerhouse Zhejiang team exposed the cancellation of the registration of top foreign aid Kobe Simmons, which undoubtedly gave Guangdong a good choice for the future. Before Simmons' contract became fully guaranteed for the season, Zhejiang still chose to cut this top offensive forward-guard foreign aid. Previously, it was reported that Zhejiang might extend an olive branch to Daejon Nichols, the former starting forward-guard of the NBA's Timberwolves, who was also considered the ideal new foreign aid choice for Guangdong. However, since Guangdong is not seen as a championship contender this season, Zhu Fangyu and…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued as the Portland Trail Blazers visited the Los Angeles Lakers. The game started with both teams exchanging leads, with the score remaining close until the second quarter. The Blazers' offense stalled, allowing the Lakers to seize the opportunity and win the quarter by a margin of 13 points. At halftime, the Lakers had established a 9-point lead. In the second half, the Lakers continued their momentum, extending the lead to double digits. In the final quarter, the Blazers, led by Simmons, attempted a comeback, but the Lakers, under the leadership of LeBron James, maintained control of the game, denying the Blazers any chance of a reversal. Ultimately, the Lakers narrowly defeated the Blazers with a score of 114-106. This was the first back-to-back game for the Lakers, with Anthony Davis strategically resting due to injury. Hayes returned to save the day, and the Lakers played with speed and passion under the coordination of LeBron James and Reeves, far surpassing the Blazers in terms of overall performance. Throughout the game, the Lakers outscored the Blazers in fast-break points 26-12 and capitalized on the Blazers' 18 turnovers to score 24 points. In contrast, the Lakers only turned the ball over 12 times, allowing the Blazers to score just 14 points off turnovers. The Blazers fought individually, but the combined efforts of Simmons, Avdija, Kali, and Henderson were not enough to shake the Lakers. Without Davis, the Lakers won so easily, with LeBron James, Reeves, and Christie each playing their roles effectively, united…

On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 18-win and 14-loss Lakers host the 11-win and 21-loss Trail Blazers. This was a must-win game for the Lakers, with Hayes returning but Davis and Vincent absent, significantly reducing their combat effectiveness. Could they defeat the Trail Blazers? The Lakers' starting lineup was Reeves + Christie + Hachimura + James + Hayes, while the Blazers were without Grant, starting with Simmons + Sharpe + Avdija + Kamara + Ayton. In the first quarter, Hayes dunked, Sharpe responded with a three-pointer, Hachimura and James scored four points, putting the Lakers ahead 6-3. Ayton made a hook shot, Hachimura dunked, and the gap remained at three points. Simmons, Kamara, and Ayton then took the lead by three points. Reeves and Christie scored, but Sharpe and Avdija responded, giving the Blazers a four-point lead. Klock and Finney-Smith scored, but Sharpe and Henderson responded strongly, increasing the gap to eight points. Klock, Knickert, and James narrowed the gap to three points. Kamara dunked, Klock dunked, and Murray made one of two free throws. At the end of the first quarter, the Blazers led 31-27. In the second quarter, Kling, Avdija, and Murray scored, while James continued to score, keeping the gap at four points. Avdija and Simmons scored, but Reeves made a mid-range shot and Christie hit two consecutive three-pointers, narrowing the gap to one point. Avdija scored again, but Hayes, Christie, and James scored in succession, giving the Lakers a four-point lead. Kamara and Sharpe scored, but James scored five points…