Recently, the NBA regular season games have been extremely competitive, with many matchups drawing widespread attention. The Rockets, riding a strong momentum of five consecutive victories, successfully entered the play-in tournament zone, while the Warriors ended their three-game losing streak. The Clippers, on the other hand, achieved a remarkable 59-point victory. Below is a detailed review of these exciting games, as well as an analysis of the latest rankings in the West. The Nuggets, without Jokic, performed poorly overall, with both offense and defense falling into a slump. In contrast, the Rockets were in high spirits, with Jalen Green in excellent form, scoring 34 points in limited playing time to help the team defeat the Nuggets 128-108. The Timberwolves started poorly at home, trailing by as many as 20 points in the first quarter. However, as the game progressed, they gradually regained their composure, with DiVincenzo and Edwards contributing from beyond the arc, once narrowing the gap. But the Warriors, relying on Curry and Wiggins' outstanding performances, eventually won 116-115 against the Timberwolves, returning their win rate to 50%. The Lakers and Heat were evenly matched at the start, but in the second quarter, the Lakers struggled to score, allowing the Heat to extend their lead. However, in the second half, the Heat experienced their own chaos, while the Lakers seized the opportunity to counterattack. James scored consecutively in the crucial moments, ultimately defeating the Heat 117-108, ending their three-game losing streak and returning to the top six in the West. The game between the Clippers and the Nets was…

The Clippers defeated the Trail Blazers 118-89, with Harden once again finishing his game in three quarters. Even without Leonard, Harden led the team strongly. With Harden's assistance, Zubac and Powell have indeed delivered outstanding performances. Powell is aiming for an All-Star appearance this season, while Zubac has already broken the Clippers' record in the past two games. In these two games, Zubac had a remarkable +76 plus-minus value, setting a new record for the highest plus-minus in consecutive games in Clippers history. In other words, players like Griffin and Jordan have been overshadowed by Zubac, who has become the most formidable frontcourt player for the Clippers under Harden's guidance. This season, Zubac's statistics have skyrocketed, averaging 15 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 62%. These numbers are very close to Capela's during his time with the Rockets. Before Harden joined the Clippers, Zubac's highest scoring average was 10.2 points. Last season, despite playing intermittently, Zubac still managed to break his scoring record with 11.7 points. This season, Harden and Zubac have developed more partner tactics, and although Zubac's scoring has slightly decreased recently, it is because Leonard's return has reduced Zubac's shot attempts. However, Harden can still ensure that Zubac averages over 14 points. Today, Zubac scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, and in the previous game against the Nets, he had 11 points and 9 rebounds. The reason for this is that the game was decided early, making it embarrassing for Zubac to continue scoring. But against the Heat, Harden…

Recently, the superstar of the Clippers, Leonard, has fallen into deep anger and confusion because he failed to receive a special welfare from the team owner Ballmer - a $25,000 disaster relief award. This benefit was established by Ballmer to commend and reward team members and staff who participated in recent disaster relief work, aiming to affirm their sense of social responsibility and selfless dedication shown in the face of disasters. However, as the core player of the team, Leonard found himself not on the list of this award, which made him feel both surprised and angry. Leonard's dissatisfaction quickly escalated, and his uncle also stood up for him, accusing Ballmer of failing to be fair and just in dealing with this matter, which would undoubtedly have a negative impact on the internal atmosphere of the team. Leonard himself directly questioned Ballmer, wondering why other players like Harden who participated in disaster relief could receive this award, while he, as an indispensable member of the Clippers, received nothing. In his view, as a member of the team, he should enjoy equal treatment with other players in terms of identity and contribution. In response to Leonard's questioning, Ballmer gave his explanation. He emphasized that this award is specifically set up to commend those who actually participate in disaster relief work, and Leonard did not participate in the disaster relief activities due to personal reasons, so he could not enjoy this benefit. However, such an explanation failed to calm Leonard's dissatisfaction. In his view, even if he did not directly participate in…

In the previous game, the Clippers defeated the Nets by a whopping 59 points, with Harden delivering an impressive performance of 21 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals. Currently, under Harden's leadership, the Clippers have a record of 22 wins and 17 losses, ranking fifth in the Western Conference. Notably, facing the Trail Blazers in a back-to-back game today, the Clippers have rested Leonard due to right knee injury management. Harden, on the other hand, is playing as usual. For the Clippers, retaining Harden was undoubtedly the best move of last offseason. Analyzing the situations of Philadelphia and the Clippers clearly shows that without Harden, Philadelphia, despite forming a trio of stars, has become a struggling team in the Eastern Conference. Paul George earns a salary of $50 million per year, which was once the amount Harden sought from Philadelphia. However, Harden has proven himself worthy of that salary. At least this season, the 31-year-old Harden has had a significant impact on the Clippers, far surpassing George. As Tyronn Lue stated post-game, Harden is the reason why the Clippers are in fifth place. This season, Harden has played in 37 games, resting only twice, averaging 21.5 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1.46 steals. Offensively, Harden is the core initiator of the Clippers' tactics. The Clippers' strategy centered around Harden has proven effective, as he brings his own system. Last season, George was not entirely satisfied with being marginalized as a role player in a system centered around Harden. Later, Tyronn Lue tried to let George initiate plays,…

Throwing 15 million! Equivalent to 15 NBA teams! Truly extravagant! The wildfires in California, Los Angeles, are well-known to fans, having erupted on January 7 and continued for 10 days, spreading over hundreds of square kilometers with great difficulty in extinguishing them. The wildfires in California have caused at least 25 deaths, destroyed 12,000 buildings, and the estimated economic loss is between 25 billion and 27.5 billion US dollars. A few days ago, due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, the NBA announced that it and the Players Association would donate $1 million to the American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, and other organizations to support those affected by this disaster. At the same time, the NBA stated that it will work with the Lakers and Clippers to support long-term aid and reconstruction efforts. Afterwards, Lakers player Anthony Davis also contributed his share, donating 20,000.Inaddition,teammateJaredVanderbiltdonated20,000. In addition, teammate Jared Vanderbilt donated 20,000.Inaddition,teammateJaredVanderbiltdonated4,000. Today, Steve Ballmer, owner of the Clippers, and his wife Connie Ballmer issued a statement that the Ballmer Group will donate $15 million to support the Los Angeles communities affected by the wildfires. The statement reads: "We love Los Angeles and are committed to supporting communities affected by the devastating wildfires. Working in coordination with local partners, the Ballmer Group will contribute to addressing the urgent needs for food and housing in the community and support our first responders. We have provided an initial emergency fund of $15 million to help those affected by the fires, especially the historically diverse and multicultural Altadena community." The affected people urgently…

Two Big Wins with a Total of 88 Points! Harden Scores 19 and Ends the Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road: Smiling Broadly on the Bench, Enjoying the Moment On January 17th, Beijing time, the Clippers won a 29-point victory over the Trail Blazers in an NBA regular season away game. Leonard rested and did not play, while Harden played for 28 minutes and 54 seconds, shooting 7 of 16 and 1 of 8 from three-point range to score 19 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds with a plus-minus of +13. He led the team to an easy victory after three quarters and sat on the bench with a full smile in the fourth quarter, looking very happy. Yesterday, the Clippers won a 59-point victory at home against the Nets. Harden scored 21 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds, finishing early. At the same time, Harden's total points surpassed Dominique Wilkins, moving him up to 15th in the all-time scoring list; today, Harden led the team to an easy victory, and the Clippers won two games by a total of 88 points, which is crazy. In today's back-to-back game against the Trail Blazers, Leonard rested and missed the game, while Harden continued to lead the team. In the first quarter, Harden almost played the entire quarter, leading the team to a double-digit lead of 32-22. In the first quarter, Harden shot 4 of 8 to score 12 points. Although his three-point shooting was inaccurate, he was very aggressive, pushing through opponents to score mid-range shots and repeatedly attacking the basket…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season welcomed a focus battle! In this game, the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Eastern weak team, the Brooklyn Nets. Unexpectedly, in this game, the Nets did not fight before they lowered and directly rested all their efforts, which was equivalent to giving the Clippers a big gift! The two biggest highlights of this game were when Harden would score his ninth point to elevate his career total scoring record to 15th in NBA history, and another highlight was what quality of game Leonard could play after three games of testing, especially since this game against the weak team Nets presented a great opportunity! However, as soon as the game started, the Clippers played far worse than expected, and the Nets' third-string players also showed no intention of giving up the game directly. On the Clippers' side, Harden took the lead in opening the situation with inside drives and outside shots, quickly bringing his personal score to 8 points, and the gap between the two sides was not large. Harden seized the opportunity to hit an outside three-pointer during a transition, bringing his personal score for the game to 11 points and officially surpassing Wilkins to become the 15th highest scorer in NBA history! The other protagonist, Leonard, also played commendably in the first quarter. In the first quarter, apart from missing a step-back three-pointer from beyond the three-point line, the remaining two mid-range singles were very impressive! In the first quarter, Leonard shot 3 out of 2 for 4 points and…

Clippers Win Big Over Nets 126-67! Player Ratings: 4 Perfect Scores, 2 Good, 2 Disappointing On January 16th, Beijing time, we continue to focus on the NBA regular season. The Clippers hosted the Nets at home. The Clippers are currently ranked fifth in the West, but their points ranking is only two wins away from tenth place. On the other hand, after a series of consecutive losses, the Nets have dropped out of the playoff zone and their ranking is precarious. Let's review this exciting game together! In the first quarter, Powell helped the Clippers score first, and Claxton responded with a dunk in time. At 4-all, Leonard made a mid-range shot to score 4 points in a row, helping the Clippers take the lead. Martin scored 3 points to stop the bleeding, and Zubac responded with a slam dunk. The score was never really opened up. Harden's breakthrough 2+1 helped the Clippers lead 13-7. Martin scored another 3-pointer to help the Nets catch up to 12-13. Harden responded in time to extend the lead to 21-14. In the following three minutes, the Clippers entered a scoring drought, and the Nets went on a 7-0 run to end the first quarter tied at 21. In the second quarter, the competition between the two sides remained fierce. Coffey's 3-pointer helped the Clippers open up a 5-point lead. Then the Nets experienced a scoring drought, scoring only 14 points in the quarter, allowing the Clippers to lead by 23 points at halftime! Entering the second half, the game basically lost all suspense.…

On January 16th, Beijing time, all NBA regular season games have concluded for the day. Let's take a look at the performances of the Western Conference teams and the latest standings! Western Conference Latest Standings The Thunder did not play today, maintaining their stable top position with a record of 33 wins and 6 losses, leading the Rockets by 6 games. The Rockets won big on the road against the Nuggets with a score of 128-108, securing their fifth consecutive victory. In this game, the Nuggets were playing back-to-back and were without Jokic and Gordon. The Rockets showcased their superior talent, pulling away in the second quarter with a 41-25 scoring run. Green went 16 for 10 with 6 three-pointers, scoring 34 points and 5 assists, while Shen Jing contributed 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Nuggets' four-game winning streak was ended, and they remain in fourth place with a record of 24 wins and 16 losses, trailing the third-place Grizzlies by 1.5 games and only leading the fifth-place Clippers by 1.5 games. The Rockets' Five-Game Winning Streak Keeps Them Firmly in Second Place The Grizzlies made a strong second-half push, defeating the Spurs 129-115, improving their record to 26 wins and 15 losses, trailing the Rockets by 2 games. The losing Spurs now have a record equal to the Suns at 19 wins and 20 losses, slipping to 12th place. Both the Lakers and Clippers from Los Angeles won their games today, with the Clippers achieving a historic victory by defeating the rebuilding Nets 126-67, winning by…

The controversies surrounding Leonard have always been numerous, with the main issue being that he has not been playing well. Although his strength was indeed among the top five in the league during his peak period, whether Leonard can maintain a healthy and stable performance is also something that fans feel powerless to criticize. Currently, Leonard has started to stir up trouble again shortly after his return. After winning against the Heat, Leonard made a controversial statement. He said, "This time I will take it slow," which made both the fans and the Clippers feel uneasy. It seems that Leonard wants to rest again, as every time he said this before, his body would immediately encounter problems. After the previous long rest due to a major fire, there were already many doubts about Leonard's professionalism. This time, Leonard actually appeared with news of wanting to rest again, which left the fans speechless. Leonard then added, "I need to take it slow now and not rush. I didn't recover well before, which led to my injuries recurring. So this time, I won't lift my playing time restrictions." This statement suggests that fans should not expect him to play for 30 minutes. Leonard will still adopt a more restful and recuperative game rhythm. Whether the Clippers can enter the playoffs does not seem to be a big concern for Leonard. After all, he has already won two championship trophies, and his main focus now in the Clippers is to maintain his health and secure his super high salary.