Big Brother Won't Hit Me Anymore? Leonard Leaves Before the Game, Clippers Tank Together! Westbrook Mocks Face-to-Face, Harden Suffers On January 9th, Beijing time, Westbrook had his strongest game yet, exploding for 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists in three quarters to crush the Clippers. His most domineering move mocked his old team and humiliated Harden. The Los Angeles Clippers faced a weakened Nuggets team without Jokic and were surprisingly blown out, even more so by their two former players. Both Westbrook and Jordan played their most classic games of the season, although Westbrook didn't get a triple-double, he and Jordan were too fierce. Jordan started at center and incredibly scored 12 points with 9 rebounds and 2 assists, performing various alley-oop dunks that felt like a dream from over ten years ago. In 2015, Jordan played this way for the Clippers, and he can still do it now. It's unclear what the Clippers were defending against, but more importantly, Westbrook dominated Harden in their matchup. Westbrook already had 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists on 8-of-16 shooting after three quarters, directly making Harden check out early. Harden only managed 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists, with a shooting percentage of 5-for-15. He was outperformed by Westbrook in efficiency, scoring, rebounding, and assists, and even had more turnovers. Westbrook only had 3 turnovers upon entering the game, while Harden had a total of 5. Both were starters and primary ball handlers, and it was clear who played better and who played worse. In the third quarter, Westbrook…

On January 9th, Beijing time, according to Chris Haynes, a well-known journalist, sources revealed that Leonard, the Clippers star, temporarily left the team due to personal reasons. It is reported that the reason for Leonard's departure from the team is that he needs to accompany his family who were forced to evacuate due to wildfires in Southern California. Leonard took leave from the team to be with his family, as life is more important than basketball. We hope that all of Leonard's family members are safe and sound. According to American media reports, on Tuesday night local time, strong winds caused wildfires to sweep through the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, where more than 30,000 residents received evacuation orders. The Meteorological Bureau warned that this could be the strongest wind in Southern California in 10 years, which intensified the power of the fire. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, more than 10,000 residences are currently directly in the path of the fire. Currently, Leonard's knee injury has healed, and he officially returned on January 5th, returning to the court after 253 days. After his return, he played two games - in his first game back, he played 20 minutes and scored 12 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal; in the second game, he played 21 minutes, shooting 3 of 11 for 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. After Leonard's return, the Clippers have a record of 1 win and 1 loss. As of now, the Clippers have a record of 20 wins and 16…

In the fierce arena of the NBA, every game is like a war without gunpowder. When the Clippers meet the Nuggets, this match is even more filled with suspense and anticipation. On December 14th, Beijing time, the Clippers challenged the Nuggets away from home, but they were defeated by their opponents with a score of 98-120, suffering an unexpected three consecutive losses. This game not only disappointed the Clippers' fans but also shocked the entire basketball world. What exactly caused this crushing defeat? Harden's return did not save the team's decline. Although he contributed 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, his 9 turnovers were alarming. Obviously, Harden still needs time to adapt to the rhythm of the game and find chemistry with his teammates. Zubac and Powell also performed unsatisfactorily. As the team's interior pillar, Zubac scored a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds, but he seemed somewhat helpless on the defensive end. Powell, as the team's top scorer, only managed to score 16 points in this game, far below his season average of 26 points. This undoubtedly exposed the Clippers' problems on the offensive end; they need to find more scoring points to share the pressure. On the Nuggets' side, although the team has been in poor form recently, they showed their strength in this game. Jokic's performance was as stable as ever, shooting 6 for 9 and efficiently scoring 16 points with 7 rebounds. More importantly, he made significant contributions on the defensive end, repeatedly grabbing key rebounds and blocking shots. Murray, Gordon, and Porter Jr.…

This year, the Philadelphia trio has started off with poor results, currently at 14 wins and 20 losses, ranking at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and not even qualifying for the play-in tournament. Embiid often skips games, forming a rest partnership with George. Additionally, since George joined Philadelphia, his statistics have experienced a cliff-like decline. So far this season, George averages only 16.2 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 41.4% and a three-point percentage of 33%. It's worth noting that last season, when playing alongside Harden, George averaged 23 points, with a shooting percentage of 47% and an impressive three-point percentage of 41%. It's unimaginable that in just one year, George's statistics and shooting percentage have declined so significantly. There can only be one explanation: James Harden's enhancement of George. Obviously, Powell has put up similar scoring and shooting percentage numbers to George's last season while playing alongside Harden this year. Does this also suggest that Harden himself boosts the wing players? In the last game against the Suns, George had a shooting percentage of 5 out of 18. This season, George has already had six games with a shooting percentage below 30%. Last season, George played 74 games for the Clippers, with only nine games having a shooting percentage below 30%, and we're not even halfway through the season this year. Without comparison, you wouldn't know, but once you compare, you'll find that George really did decline after leaving Harden. There's no longer anyone around him who can help draw defensive resources to surround and attack,…

On January 7th, Beijing time, the team leader suddenly left the court after being beaten 17:0, giving all his teammates a heavy blow. Leonard's decision to quit the game was a shock to everyone, leaving Harden with no choice but to shrug in disbelief, and it's no wonder they suffered a triple defeat. The Clippers vs. Timberwolves game truly showcased the intensity of a playoff match. The Los Angeles Clippers had a lead of up to 19 points, but were dramatically reversed by the Timberwolves in the third quarter. The most critical moment came when, facing a 29-point comeback, Leonard dealt a severe blow to his teammates by announcing his withdrawal from the game! At that point, the Clippers had just experienced a stunning 29-point comeback. Initially leading by 19 points, they were not only caught up but also surpassed by 10 points. In this crucial moment, what the team needed most was for their leader to step up. However, the camera then shifted to the sidelines, capturing Leonard's decision to exit the game. It showed that the Clippers' leader, who had just been hit with a 17:0 run, was substituted off the court. Witnessing Leonard's actions, the team's morale must have taken a massive hit. They were playing well until he decided to leave the court—how could anyone handle that? During his 21 minutes on the court, Leonard had an 11-for-3 shooting record, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal. However, his on-court plus-minus value was -17, ranking him last among the entire team. With his…

On January 7th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, with the Clippers challenging the Timberwolves away. Leonard continued to start, and was also able to contribute from the outside, helping the team launch a 21-3 offensive wave to take the initiative on the court. Afterwards, the Clippers completely took the lead, once establishing a 19-point advantage. However, the Timberwolves finally hit several three-pointers in a row to narrow the gap, and at halftime, the Clippers led 53-46. In this game, the Timberwolves also made adjustments, with DiVincenzo starting. At the beginning, both teams were not in good offensive form, and there were no field goals for 2 minutes. Gobert dunked to break the deadlock, Edwards also made a jumper, leading 7-4. Leonard hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, and then the Clippers' offense started to enter the state. Harden also made a jumper, Leonard made a putback, Leonard hit another three-pointer, Mann came up and hit a three-pointer, directly launching a 21-3 offensive wave to take a 25-10 lead. Afterwards, Edwards dunked to stop the bleeding, but he also received a technical foul, and the Clippers led 27-16 in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves' offense recovered somewhat, with Walker hitting a three-pointer, Reed making a 2+1 charge, and Coffey making a two-handed dunk to stabilize the situation. Zubac continued to score inside, Xiao Ming also hit a three-pointer, and the Clippers further widened the gap. Reed hit a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, Conley also grasped the three-pointer, successfully narrowing the gap. Powell hit…

The entire game saw the Timberwolves defeat the Clippers with a score of 108-106. In this match, the Clippers led by double digits in the first quarter but were continuously chased down by the Timberwolves in the following three quarters, ultimately suffering a reversal in the final moments. After the game, the Clippers faced four pieces of bad news. Porter Jr. still needs to minimize his playing time in crucial moments due to his inconsistent ball handling. During that period, he made a fast-break turnover and a poor pass to Zubac, which were both very costly. Although Porter Jr. performed well in the first three quarters, Tyronn Lue still needs to be cautious in using him. If he makes mistakes in key moments, it can greatly affect the team's momentum. Powell's usage also became problematic. There was a period where Powell was given excessive ball-handling responsibilities, which raises questions for anyone. Powell's advantage lies only in his three-point shooting, yet he has been attempting dribble drives, leading to a drop in shooting percentage and an increase in turnovers. More critically, he is unable to pass when driving. If he misses from outside, his teammates might still have a chance to grab the rebound, but this resulted in him shooting 7 out of 17 for the game, and Powell was restricted in the final moments. Although Leonard has returned, he still requires a significant amount of time to recover. Given his current state, he can only play during regular times. Once he enters the decisive period, he struggles to score on…

The Clippers embarked on a two-game road trip with Leonard continuing to play. Ultimately, the Clippers lost 106-108 to the Timberwolves on the road, ending the latter's three-game losing streak. Today, facing the Timberwolves, Clippers fans might say, "What kind of game was that?" They were once up by 19 points but were reversed by the Timberwolves. Edwards is really good; he hit two consecutive three-pointers in the final moments, completely dominating the court, which is quite impressive. In the end, Hua Zi's performance against the Clippers somewhat resembled his previous game against the Rockets. The Timberwolves were down by 16 points in the fourth quarter, and Hua Zi fought back point by point. Then Edwards faced the Rockets' tight defense and made the game-winning three-pointer. It was the same today against the Clippers; everyone knew Hua Zi would shoot, but you just couldn't defend him. In the final two possessions, Powell broke through for a 2+1 to help the Clippers take the lead. However, Edwards immediately responded with a three-pointer, and then the Clippers missed their shot. Tyronn Lue had Harden double-team Hua Zi, but Hua Zi still made the three-pointer despite facing two defenders, effectively ending the game for the Clippers. Honestly, the Clippers didn't lose unfairly; Edwards was truly remarkable. However, being reversed from such a significant lead also indicates the Clippers' offensive instability. Moreover, Tyronn Lue's arrangements were problematic; the starting lineup remained unchanged at the beginning, with Harden and Dunn as the backcourt partners, Powell assigned to the three-spot to increase firepower, and Leonard, who…

Thunder's Big Win Over Celtics! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 33+11, Doc Rivers' Prediction Comes True, Clippers Shouldn't Have Traded 9 for 1 The Thunder and the Celtics had a fierce battle, with the Thunder ultimately achieving a great comeback victory, winning 105-92. In their next game, the Thunder will face the Cavaliers, who are currently first in the East, which could be a preview of the finals. The Thunder, currently first in the West, have won 15 consecutive games and are leading by a wide margin. The Cavaliers have also won 10 straight games and are far ahead in the East. The Thunder have a record of 30 wins and 5 losses, while the Cavaliers have 31 wins and 4 losses. If the Thunder win their next game, they will have the same record as the Cavaliers. If they lose, the Cavaliers will solidify their position as the top team in the league. This 15-game winning streak is also the longest in Thunder history, surpassing the record from the SuperSonics era. In this game, the Celtics once held an advantage because they had their strongest lineup. The Celtics lined up a formidable starting five of Holiday, White, Jaylen Brown, Tatum, and Porzingis, with Horford on the bench. The Thunder, on the other hand, stuck to their regular starting lineup, with Alexander and Wallace in the backcourt, Dort on the wing, and Giddey and Hartenstein in the frontcourt. The Celtics, who play with a "Moreyball" system, were indeed unstoppable when their shooting was hot. In the first quarter, the Celtics went on…

111:96!!! The 76ers defeated the Pistons, finally stopping their losing streak. The team's current record ranks second to last in the Eastern Conference! Such a result is undoubtedly a disaster for the 76ers! If they want to achieve anything this season, the team must make immediate adjustments, and Embiid must take responsibility for his attitude. You see, at the beginning of the season, the 76ers were highly regarded by the outside world. They formed a three-star lineup during the offseason, and the outside world also expected them to do well in the Eastern Conference! However, reality is cruel. This 76ers team completely exceeded everyone's expectations. They unexpectedly encountered injury troubles. In the end, this 76ers team became a laughingstock! The Pistons are in the rebuilding phase, with limited strength at the moment. It's completely understandable that they lost to this 76ers team! In this game, five players from the 76ers scored in double figures. The best performing player on the team was Maxi, who was the MVP of the game! He went 11 for 24 from the field, 5 for 10 from three-point range, scoring 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. His plus-minus on the court was 25! This young player is quite good, but he still cannot become the core of the team. He needs to strengthen his own abilities before he can grow into a top-tier star player! The best performing player on the Pistons was Beasley. Many fans may know that Beasley was a former Lakers player and also a former Bucks player! In this game,…