On January 4th, Beijing time, Guangdong Hongyuan secured a crucial victory, defeating Shandong 98-93 at home. This win not only avenged their previous loss but also marked their second consecutive victory, sounding the charge for their return to the top eight. Guangdong's victory was accompanied by three pieces of good news! The first piece of good news is that Xu Jie played like Curry. In this game, Xu Jie played for 43 minutes, scoring 22 points, 11 assists, and 4 rebounds with 9 shots made out of 6 attempts. Notably, all 6 of his successful shots were three-pointers, with 8 attempts resulting in 6 successful shots, and most of these goals were from beyond the arc. Xu Jie has truly become the CBA's Curry! The second piece of good news is that Morand nearly achieved a "quadruple-double." Morand scored 8 points, grabbed 19 rebounds, dished out 10 assists, but had 7 turnovers. Although he had more turnovers, the 19 rebounds and 10 assists speak for themselves. The third piece of good news is the timely recovery of Du Runwang, who made 3 out of 5 three-pointers, dispelling the shadow of his previous game where he made only 2 out of 10 three-point attempts! In the last 15 games, Xu Jie has only played over 40 minutes twice, which shows how tired he must be now. In this game, all 9 of Xu Jie's attempts were from beyond the three-point line, which was actually to save energy. However, as the game progressed, we discovered that Xu Jie had become the CBA's…

NBA's top-paid players are really hard to understand. They start to perform poorly and their stats keep dropping. The key is that they are making so much money but still playing so badly. It makes fans afraid to watch games, for fear that their favorite stars will collapse again. George this season is really unbearable to watch, averaging only 16.5 points, which can't even beat a rookie. He is supposed to be an All-Star level small forward, but his shooting percentage has dropped to 41.5%, and his three-point shooting is only 32.8%. These stats are worlds apart from last season. The most outrageous thing is that in 21 games, he had 12 games with a shooting percentage below 40%. This level of performance is just that of a substitute player, yet he is paid the top salary in the league. This money is really not worth it. Williams, the rookie, averages 21 points and has a higher shooting efficiency than George. The key is that his salary is only one-ninth of George's. This comparison is really painful to see. VanVleet on the Rockets also has a lot to say about his performance, averaging 15 points and 6 assists, which looks pretty average. His shooting percentage has dropped to 37.5%, and his three-point shooting has set a new career low. In 31 games, he had 10 games with a shooting percentage below 30%, and another 8 games with a shooting percentage below 40%. This level of performance really doesn't match his top salary contract. What's most frustrating is that he also…

Although the Golden State Warriors traded for Schroder, his shooting form has been inconsistent since joining the team, resulting in fluctuating team performance, making it difficult to say that the Warriors have made an absolute profit. Recently, the Warriors lost to the Cavaliers and Clippers, and Curry wanted to lead the team out of their slump against the Philadelphia 76ers' trio lineup featuring Embiid, Paul George, and Maxi. In the game between the Warriors and the 76ers, Curry and Schroder started off playing exceptionally well, continuously sinking three-pointers to help the Warriors take the lead. Although Embiid and Maxi were scoring both inside and outside, the 76ers remained behind. Kuminga, Wiggins, and Curry continued to explode, with the Warriors leading by 16 points at halftime. In the second half, the 76ers relied on Embiid and Paul George to score points, but the other players were unable to contribute. The Warriors, on the other hand, had a collective outbreak, with multiple players contributing, even Draymond Green scored consecutively. The Warriors entered the final quarter with a 25-point lead, and Curry hit two more three-pointers, causing the 76ers to concede defeat. Both teams then used substitutes for training, and the Warriors eventually won by a large margin of 34 points. Embiid shot 8 for 19, scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, with a negative plus/minus value of -25. Paul George shot 7 for 12, scoring 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, with a negative plus/minus value of -26, the lowest in the game. Maxi shot…

The game between the Warriors and the Nets was truly astonishing, as we watched the Warriors go from a lead of up to 18 points to a final reversal. Such an outcome was unexpected by many. Initially, everyone thought that the Warriors could easily defeat the Nets, considering they were among the top contenders in the West, while the Nets were in a rebuilding phase with inconsistent performance, making the gap between them quite evident. However, the game's outcome delivered a resounding slap in the face to everyone. Not only did the Warriors fail to maintain their victory, but they also suffered a stunning reversal, which was quite surprising. At the beginning of the game, neither team was in particularly good form. The Warriors seemed to be holding back, and the Nets were somewhat disorganized, entering a low point where both sides took turns missing shots, making the scene somewhat tense. Fortunately, Johnson of the Nets broke the deadlock with a three-pointer from the corner, helping the Nets score first. On the Warriors' side, they relied on Green's breakthrough layup to gradually find some rhythm, followed by Thomas' corner three-pointer that stabilized the Nets' position. Subsequently, Wiggins repeatedly attacked the basket, and Davis also scored with a reverse layup under the basket, allowing the Warriors to gradually regain their composure. Until the end of the game, Curry and Hield's consecutive three-pointers allowed the Warriors to suddenly launch an 11-0 mini-climax, overtaking the score. At the end of the first quarter, the Warriors led the Nets 67-58. Entering the second quarter,…

In the Western Conference arena, every day is filled with exciting basketball stories, and today is no exception. After the flames of six games have been extinguished, the rankings have changed once again, bringing joy to some and sorrow to others. The Lakers narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers, the Warriors triumphed over the 76ers, while the Clippers suffered a loss to the Thunder. Behind these seemingly simple game results lies the undercurrents of change in the Western Conference landscape. Today, let's talk about these Western Conference teams and see who will have the last laugh. First, let's talk about the Clippers, who haven't been having an easy time recently. After their loss to the Thunder, they've now suffered two consecutive defeats. There are many reasons for their losses, but Harden's absence is undoubtedly the biggest issue. Without Harden, Powell was completely lost, shooting only 1 out of 11 and scoring a meager 6 points while committing 6 turnovers. These statistics are heart-wrenching to even mention. Powell's poor performance also exposes the Clippers' over-reliance on Harden. When Harden is present, he can organize the offense, attract defenders, and score himself. However, without him, the Clippers' offense becomes leaderless, and Powell clearly cannot shoulder the responsibility of being the core. The absence of one star player plunges the team into such difficulties; is the Clippers' tactical system too simplistic? However, Clipper fans don't need to worry too much as Leonard is set to return soon. Leonard's comeback will undoubtedly inject a strong dose of energy into the Clippers. He excels at both…

The Warriors' "Ice Age": The merciless reality of a 16-16 record. Before the start of the season, the Warriors had a stable 12-3 record, firmly seated atop the Western Conference, and everyone praised them with the words, "This is the temperament of the defending champions." However, in the last 17 games, they crashed and burned with a 4-13 record, plummeting their overall record to 16-16, completely undoing all their previous progress. After being thrashed by the Cavaliers, the Warriors' "winter" was confirmed. Curry Clocks Out Early: The "Bitter Smile of Acceptance" at 4:39. With 4 minutes and 39 seconds left in the game, Curry looked at the scoreboard and perhaps silently thought, "Forget it, don't struggle anymore." Then he and Green were immediately subbed out and sat on the bench in a daze. Curry's face bore a "bitter smile," filled with helplessness that conveyed, "I really tried my best, but we just can't do it." This loss was too clean, too thorough, too embarrassing, even the starters decided to clock out early. The Big Three Become "Sinners": A Ridiculous 35-for-9 Shooting Performance. Curry, Green, and Schroder, who should have carried the Warriors' flag, ended up becoming the "trio of sinners." In the entire game, these three players shot 35 times but only made 9 shots, with a shooting percentage comparable to amateur players. Curry went 4-for-14, 3-for-11 from beyond the arc; Green went 1-for-10, becoming a "blacksmith"; Schroder went 4-for-11, barely considered a "normal person." Together, they only scored 25 points, directly dragging the Warriors into the abyss. First Half…

Translation: Is the NBA really not being watched anymore? The current season has completed two-fifths of its games. During the offseason, the NBA struck a jaw-dropping partnership with media giants ESPN, Amazon, and NBC. This is an 11-year, $77 billion media rights deal that has led to a pay-to-watch model for fans. However, viewership has dropped by 31% compared to last year. ESPN's ratings have fallen by 28%, and TNT's by 3%. Could it be just because "LeBron is being targeted, Curry is getting fewer opportunities, Harden is struggling, and Durant is exhausted"? The four major stars are all aging, so it's no wonder they're not as popular. In response, Adam Silver said: It's only because other events and hot news have attracted more viewers during this period; the NBA still has many people paying attention. But the real reasons may be even more disheartening for Silver: Legalized gambling, encouraging offense at the expense of defense, a capitalistic game, ignoring the charm of sports competition, and focusing on the business model—Silver is also a significant factor in why the games have become less enjoyable. If he had retained even a bit of Stern's sentimentality, the games wouldn't be this hard to watch. Is this era coming to an end? LeBron is 40, Durant is 36, Curry is 36, Westbrook is 36, and Paul is 39. Even the youngest, Harden, is 35! Shaquille O'Neal retweeted an American media tweet: The era is ending! What will happen after they retire? Who can hold up the future face of the NBA? At present,…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the latest round of NBA regular season has come to an end. In the just-concluded focus match between the Warriors and the 76ers, the Warriors relied on Curry's super performance of 30+6+10 to easily defeat the 76ers 139-105 at home, successfully catching up with the Timberwolves ranked eighth in the West. As one of the top three teams in the West in the early season, the Warriors once achieved unexpected results under the circumstances of holding a "bad hand." However, as the schedule progressed in-depth, multiple factors plagued the Warriors' competitiveness to plummet. If it weren't for Curry's strong bottoming out, the Warriors might have to go through the tragedy of finishing last in the West again last season. Moreover, although the Warriors introduced Schroder in the past few games, the team did not show a brand-new competitive state, so continuing to find an All-Star partner for Curry is still a key issue that the Warriors are currently focusing on. It is worth mentioning that at the same time, in the Eastern Conference, reporter Shams revealed that Butler has clearly expressed his willingness to trade to the management, hoping to leave the team before the trade deadline and join any team other than the Heat because he firmly believes that he can shape the team into a championship contender anywhere. After comprehensive consideration, Butler, who applied for a trade, became the most ideal reinforcement target for the Warriors, and coincidentally, the Warriors were listed among Butler's ideal next home list. In this regard, American media…

Certainly, here is the translation of the article content into English: It's no secret that Curry's recent form hasn't been quite right. Take the last game as an example, where the Warriors suffered a crushing 95-113 defeat at home to the Cavaliers. The loss wasn't surprising, considering the Cavaliers had the best record in the league. However, Curry's performance was particularly out of character, shooting only 4 for 14 from the field, 3 for 11 from three-point range, without any free throws, scoring just 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. In the first half alone, Curry was completely off his game, shooting 1 for 6 and scoring only 2 points. In the third quarter, despite increasing his attempts, he managed only 2 for 6, scoring 6 points. By the start of the fourth quarter, the Warriors were trailing by nearly 20 points and needed to quickly close the gap, but Curry failed to step up, playing half a quarter and only managing to sink one three-pointer. With 4 and a half minutes remaining, the Warriors still trailed by 19 points, and Coach Kerr substituted Curry out, signaling the end of the game as garbage time. It's worth noting that this isn't the first time Curry has performed so poorly recently. Prior to the crushing defeat against the Cavaliers, the Warriors won 109-105 at home against the Suns, with Curry scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, his shooting was only 9 for 22, 4 for 13 from three-point range, and he made 5 turnovers. Crucially in the…

Translation:‌ Beijing time January 3rd, the Warriors faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers in a game. As the first game of the new year, Curry also conveyed his desire to win the game before the match and led by example during the game. In the previous game against the Cavaliers' twin towers lineup, the Warriors were in a difficult position, even falling behind by as much as 26 points at one point. In this game, the Warriors defeated Philadelphia 139-105. Facing the trio of George, Maxi, and Embiid, Curry led the older lineup to a 34-point victory. During the game, Curry also set an NBA record, hitting at least 8 out of 8 three-pointers and recording over 10 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve this feat.‌ Curry started the game today and clocked out early after playing for 29 minutes. He went 11 for 15 from the field, including 8 for 8 from beyond the arc, achieving a 100% shooting percentage. He finished with 30 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1 steal. In the fourth quarter with 9 minutes left, Curry was subbed back in when the lead was close to 20 points. After hitting two more three-pointers, Kerr decided to take Curry out of the game early. After Curry's departure, Kerr jokingly commented on his star player. Kerr said, "This is the first time you've agreed to come out of the game with such a hot hand." It's clear from Kerr's statement that Curry has had hot streaks before but would express his desire…