Sorry, You Met Record-Breaking LeBron: Wembanyama Scores 35+18+4 Yet Misses Out on Today's Best Player Award On January 4th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 9 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: Hornets lost to the Pistons 94-98, Magic defeated the Raptors 106-97, Celtics won against the Rockets 109-86, Wizards were defeated by the Pelicans 120-132, Knicks lost to the Thunder 107-117, Cavaliers easily defeated the Mavericks 134-122, Spurs narrowly won against the Nuggets 113-110, Grizzlies lost to the Kings 133-138, and the Hawks suffered a crushing defeat to the Lakers 102-119. Harris, Silva, Tatum, CJ, SGA, Mobley Jr., Wembanyama, Monk, and LeBron. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between the Spurs and the Nuggets, Jokic scored an impressive 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Porter Jr. contributed 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 three-pointers. Despite trailing by 12 points, they managed to drag the game into the final shot but ultimately fell short. On the Spurs' side, Paul scored 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Vassell contributed 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, they were not the best performers for the team; that honor goes to Wembanyama! In 33 minutes of play, Wembanyama made 14 out of 22 shots (including 4 out of 6 three-pointers) and 3 out of 4 free throws, scoring a luxurious 35 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, with a plus-minus rating…

The Spurs lost 110-112 on the road to the Timberwolves, dropping to 10th place in the rankings. The Timberwolves defeated the Spurs to win their third consecutive victory, moving up to 8th place in the team rankings. In the previous game, the Spurs defeated the Nets with Wenyamama's outstanding performance. In this game, he also played well, shooting 13 of 30 for 34 points and 8 rebounds, including 4 of 12 from three-point range. Why does Wenyamama love to shoot three-pointers so much when he clearly can't make them? Barnes scored 24 points, Vassell 22 points, and Paul shot 0 of 6 from the field but made all six free throws for 6 points and 14 assists; Edwards had 14 points and 8 rebounds, Randle 16 points, Gobert 17 points and 15 rebounds, and DiVincenzo scored 26 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. At the start of the game, the Spurs took an early lead over the Timberwolves by 8 points, but in the second quarter, the Spurs struggled and lost by 20 points in a single quarter. In the third quarter, Wenyamama scored 11 points to help the team tie the score, but in the final crucial moments, the Timberwolves won the game with free throws. The Rockets lost 100-104 at home to the Heat, suffering their second consecutive loss. Due to the Grizzlies' loss to the Thunder, their ranking remained unchanged, with the Grizzlies in second and the Rockets in third. In this game, the Rockets repeated their mistakes from the previous game against the Timberwolves. They were leading…

Generally speaking, NBA No. 1 picks are all gifted individuals, basketball geniuses, like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They are super No. 1 picks, the pride of heaven, and they have shown off their impressive stats and strength right from the start. There are very few No. 1 picks in NBA history who have appeared to be "busts," such as Kwame Brown and Bennett. These two No. 1 picks are famous "busts" who were quickly left without a team to play for and were eliminated by the competition in the league. What level has the new No. 1 pick reached? 50 points + 48 points! First in history, the super No. 1 pick has gone crazy, creating the strongest record in history. In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Lisha Xie as the No. 1 pick. Lisha Xie has played 34 games this season, averaging 23.9 minutes per game, scoring 10.9 points + 3.4 rebounds + 1.2 assists + 0.8 steals + 0.6 blocks. This data seems a bit mediocre. Lisha Xie's shooting percentage is 40.3%, three-point percentage is 28.4%, and free throw percentage is 69.7%. This efficiency level is not high, no wonder fans say that the performance of this year's No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 picks is not good. The No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft, Wen Ban Yama, is completely different from Lisha Xie. Wen Ban Yama is a super No. 1 pick, his basketball talent is at the strongest level in NBA history, comparable to James and Jordan. Wen Ban Yama…

In a major trade involving Karl-Anthony Towns at the start of the season, Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle were sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, his performance at the beginning of this season did not meet expectations. In fact, DiVincenzo has always had the problem of starting slowly. Last season, when he played for the Knicks, he could only average 8.5 points in the first two months, with a shooting percentage of 39.6% and a three-point percentage of 39.7%. He started to heat up in December, and from January to the end of the regular season, DiVincenzo's scoring average increased to 18.8 points, with a shooting percentage also rising to 44%, along with a three-point percentage of 37.8%. During the 2022-23 season with the Golden State Warriors, the situation was similar. In October and November, DiVincenzo averaged only 5 points, with a shooting percentage of 35.9% and a three-point percentage of 34.8%. But around New Year's Day, he warmed up again, and from January to the end of the season, he could average 10.7 points, with a shooting percentage of 45% and a three-point percentage of 40.4%. This season's situation is the same as the previous two seasons. With his form warming up in December, he now seems to have found his place with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In Monday's game where the Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 112-110, DiVincenzo scored a team-high 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. This game was also his third consecutive game scoring in double digits and his second consecutive game scoring over 20…

I'm the Clippers, and on January 1st, Beijing time, I had to go away to compete against the Spurs. This game really wore me out; playing back-to-back games, my physical strength was really drained. That Wenyamana is just too strong; no one on our team could stop him, watching helplessly as he helped the Spurs take the lead. Powell's offense wasn't effective either, making it difficult for us to catch up. And I kept making mistakes; when the Spurs were scoring from multiple angles, I was beaten to pieces, and by the third quarter, there was no more suspense in the game. In fact, losing this game isn't something the Clippers can't accept. After all, this was a back-to-back game, so it's understandable that the Clippers' offensive state was low. Take Powell, for example; he's been playing great recently, so his occasional dip in form in this game should be forgiven, especially since even Harden has had several slumps this season. Moreover, this game wasn't just about Powell's slump; Zubac and the others didn't play well either. In the end, Powell shot 4 of 12 for 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Zubac shot 2 of 7 for 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Clippers, a crushing defeat isn't actually the most terrifying thing; what really worries them is a major change in Harden. At the beginning of the season, Harden couldn't control his mistakes. Fortunately, as the season progressed, Harden gradually got better at controlling them. But who knew that in recent games, Harden's…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 6 matchups scheduled. The specific results are as follows: Raptors lost 71-125 to the Celtics, Bucks defeated Pacers 120-112, Clippers suffered an 86-122 defeat to the Spurs, Timberwolves lost 105-113 to the Thunder, Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110, and Grizzlies narrowly won against Suns 117-112. Stars such as Tatum, Antetokounmpo, Wembanyama, SGA, Allen, Reeves, JJJ, and Bane all had impressive performances. So, who will be awarded the title of today's best player? Let's take a look together. In the game between Cavaliers and Lakers, five Cavaliers players scored in double figures, including Mitchell contributing 26 points + 4 rebounds + 4 assists, Allen scoring 27 points + 14 rebounds + 3 blocks, and Mobley Jr. getting 20 points + 6 rebounds. They once established a 16-point lead and eventually won by 12 points. On the Lakers side, LeBron James scored 23 points + 4 rebounds + 7 assists, Davis contributed 28 points + 13 rebounds + 4 assists + 3 steals + 2 blocks, and Reeves also did his best! He played for 37 minutes, shooting 11 of 20 (1 of 4 from three-point range), making 12 of 13 free throws, and scored a luxurious 35 points + 9 rebounds + 10 assists. According to statistics, 35 points tied Reeves' personal career single-game scoring record. In the game between Clippers and Spurs, Harden, Powell, and Coffey combined for 46 points + 10 rebounds + 7 three-pointers, but the Clippers still suffered a crushing defeat, trailing by as…

The San Antonio Spurs faced off against their old rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, at home. Despite the absence of superstar Kawhi Leonard, the shadow of their first-round matchup remained. The coaching staff relied on excellent teamwork to expand the lead in the first half of the first quarter, but James Harden's sudden outburst helped stabilize the situation for the Clippers. However, the visiting team, playing back-to-back games, experienced fatigue issues, with many open shots failing to convert into points. This allowed the Spurs to execute fast breaks and dazzling ball movement, easily securing 37 assists and laying the groundwork for victory. Despite Tyronn Lue sending bench-end role players into the game in the middle of the third quarter, Spurs assistant coach Mitch Johnson had to keep Wembanyama on the court to ensure the win. This change exposed the true potential of the 20-year-old French center. In less than 26 minutes, he scored 27 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, dished out 5 assists, made 1 steal, and recorded 3 blocks, with a +22 plus-minus and a 55% shooting percentage. Such an efficient offensive and defensive performance left opponents in awe. Over the past eight games, Clippers center Zubac has averaged double-doubles in points and rebounds. However, when matched up against Wembanyama, he set a humiliating record of 5 points and 7 rebounds, reducing his $58 million value to that of a blue-collar worker. While acknowledging the team's poor record, one must also recognize Wembanyama's terrifying and unparalleled natural talent. As a sophomore rookie, he has not yet received many honors but…

The Clippers suffered a crushing defeat in their first game of the new year against the Spurs, with the match from start to finish exuding a sense of fatigue and powerlessness. Despite Harden's initial flashes of brilliance, he was unable to change the team's downward trend, while Spurs rookie Wenyamata completely demonstrated his dominance in the game. The team's recent form does not seem to be in good shape, with consecutive back-to-back schedules depleting the players' energy reserves, which was particularly evident in this game. The players' movements were noticeably slower than usual, and their reactions on defense were not timely enough. The Clippers' offense was completely out of sync, with the players' positioning and passing combinations appearing particularly stiff. Even veterans like Harden found it difficult to drive the team's offensive atmosphere, leaving the entire team trapped in a vicious cycle. Coach Tyronn Lue made constant adjustments to the lineup on the sidelines, but no matter who he brought on, he could not change the team's downward trend. In such a situation, even the coaching staff's tactical arrangements seemed somewhat powerless. The Spurs played with ease, with Wenyamata completely dominating Zubac in the paint, showcasing his superior dominance on both offense and defense. The atmosphere on the Clippers' bench was somber, with the players' expressions filled with fatigue and disappointment. This state indeed requires some serious adjustment. By the third quarter, the game had already lost its suspense, and Tyronn Lue decided to let the starting players rest early. Although this decision was somewhat helpless, it was indeed the…

This season, 20-year-old Victor Wembanyama has delivered an explosive personal performance in his second year! Being selected for the Western Conference All-Star team is virtually a foregone conclusion! Under his leadership, the Spurs are very likely to return to the playoffs this year! It can be said that the Spurs' number one pick can be used for more than ten years! The Spurs can undoubtedly be considered a very lucky team! In 1987, the Spurs, who obtained the number one pick, chose Robinson, an excellent two-way center without hesitation! By 1997, when the Spurs were at their lowest point, they once again secured the number one pick and selected Duncan, widely recognized as the greatest player! This also led the Spurs to win five championships! In 2023, the Spurs acquired the number one pick again, selecting the coveted court unicorn Victor Wembanyama, reigniting hopes of team revival! These three number one picks by the Spurs have been extremely cost-effective, each time selecting a once-in-a-decade or once-in-a-century talent, NBA Hall of Fame-level players! This has made other teams envious! In his second year, Victor Wembanyama has performed like a top-tier player, averaging 25.6 points, 10 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1 steal, and 3.9 blocks with a shooting percentage of 48% and a three-point percentage of 35.5%. His block count ranks first in the league, and his height and long arms give him outstanding offensive talent, resulting in jaw-dropping goals! The two-way Victor Wembanyama is also the guarantee of the Spurs' team performance! Comparing the data from the second year of the other…

On January 1st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a total of 6 matchups scheduled for the day. The specific results are as follows: The Raptors lost 71-125 to the Celtics, the Bucks narrowly defeated the Pacers 120-112, the Clippers suffered a crushing 86-122 loss to the Spurs, the Timberwolves fell 105-113 to the Thunder, the Cavaliers upset the Lakers 122-110, and the Grizzlies narrowly beat the Suns 117-112. Multiple top teams from both the East and West conferences took the court, with upsets and blowouts aplenty, leading to mixed emotions among the teams involved. Let's take a closer look at the gains and losses of each team in today's games. The Los Angeles Clippers traveled to face the San Antonio Spurs, with the Clippers having just escaped the play-in tournament zone with a three-game winning streak, while the Spurs have been hovering around the play-in zone for some time. In the game, Wembanyama faced off against Harden, scoring 17 points in the first quarter alone, matching the Clippers' total score, while Harden accounted for 13 of the Clippers' 17 points. The Spurs quickly established a 14-point lead. In the second quarter, the Spurs remained unstoppable, extending their lead to over 20 points. After halftime, Harden and Powell tried to stop the bleeding for the Clippers, but the Spurs had a full squad contributing, with the lead reaching over 30 points, effectively ending the suspense of the game early. Ultimately, the Clippers suffered a crushing 86-122 defeat at the hands of the Spurs. While it may not be…