James Harden successfully surpassed legendary shooter Ray Allen by consecutively scoring two three-pointers, ranking second in the NBA's all-time three-point shooting list. Speaking of the top spot, there is no need for more words; the 09 duo - Stephen Curry and Harden, as the two best three-point shooters currently active, have always been a hot topic among fans. On the night Harden set his new record, the Clippers celebrated with a victory. The league also seemed to have foreseen this historic moment, cleverly arranging the schedule at the beginning of the season to make this critical moment in Harden's career shine even more. The game between the Clippers and the Warriors at the Clippers' home court became another peak confrontation between the two three-point shooters, Harden and Curry. In the first quarter, both teams' offenses were somewhat slow, with the Clippers, playing back-to-back games, choosing to conserve energy. Meanwhile, the Warriors made frequent mistakes, giving away five turnovers within the first five minutes, which the Clippers took advantage of, with 10 out of their first 14 points directly benefiting from the Warriors' "generosity." The Warriors exposed obvious problems on both offense and defense in the first quarter, making continuous mistakes and having leaky defense, causing headaches for head coach Steve Kerr. If it weren't for the Clippers experiencing an offensive outage during the lineup rotation at the end of the first quarter, the Warriors would have found it difficult to catch up and reduce the point difference. In the second quarter, after a brief stalemate, the Clippers once again stood…

To be frank, only three NBA players have truly influenced the world. Curry and Johnson are not qualified. After much thought, I still want to write about the NBA players who have truly influenced the world. So far, many people think that Jordan, Kobe, James, Durant, Curry, and others have influenced the world. However, in my mind, there are only three people: Jordan, Kobe, and James. Other players like Curry, Durant, and Johnson do indeed have influence, but they are not on the same level as these three. Jordan Jordan entered the NBA in 1984 and went through two stages: the first 13 seasons and the last two with the Wizards. His main honors and influence were achieved during the first 13 seasons, including 10 scoring titles, 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs, and 5 regular-season MVPs. Many global sports brands made huge profits from his endorsements. During his several retirements, the NBA suffered greatly, with unemployment rates and viewership reaching their lowest points. I won't go into specifics here. Kobe In his 20-season career, Kobe gave fans around the world some of his most exciting games, winning 5 championships including one three-peat, 2 Finals MVPs, and 1 regular-season MVP. His 81-point game is unforgettable for fans. He represented the national team twice, winning gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Especially at the 2008 Olympics, he had a 10-second solo spotlight, showing his unparalleled influence among fans. In China, Kobe has an especially large fan base, which is inseparable from his love for Chinese fans. During his playing career…

At 10:30 am on January 16th, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their fourth matchup of the season. The Warriors had previously won two out of three games against the Timberwolves. In this game, Draymond Green was absent due to illness, which was a significant loss for the Warriors. In response to Green's continued absence, Coach Kerr made another lineup change, bringing in the relatively unknown Gui Santos into the starting lineup. Notably, this was Santos' first career start! The Warriors' starting lineup featured Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Davis, and Santos. The Timberwolves' starting lineup included Edwards, Gobert, Randle, DiVincenzo, and McDaniels. The game began with the Warriors achieving a dream start of 13-0! DiVincenzo broke the ice with a layup, Hield scored with a mid-range shot, DiVincenzo made another layup, Curry hit a three-pointer, Looney scored two points with a layup, Curry hit another three-pointer, Hield continued the scoring with a three-pointer, Reid responded with a three-pointer, Curry continued his shooting spree with another three-pointer, Hua Zi made a mid-range shot, Schroder added a three-pointer, and Davis finished with a dunk, extending the Warriors' lead to 24 points! Randle scored with a putback, and the first quarter ended with the Warriors leading 34-12 over the Timberwolves by 22 points. In the second quarter, Hua Zi hit two consecutive three-pointers to stop the Warriors, Wiggins made both free throws, DiVincenzo continued his three-point streak, Randle scored two points with a putback, Wiggins scored with a layup, Reid dunked, Davis responded with a dunk, Payton…

This season's NBA regular season schedule is nearing the halfway point, with fierce competition in both the East and West. The East has nine teams with a win rate above 50%, which hasn't happened in the past five years. Teams like the Pistons and Hawks are just one step away from fourth place Milwaukee, while many so-called weak teams actually have lineups and tactical styles that can counter the Eastern leaders, such as the Hawks' double victory over the Cavaliers this season. Even the defending champion Celtics are on a downward trend this season, with poor integration of Porzingis into the team, aging Horford and Holiday, and the team relying solely on Tatum. In the West, the top-ranked Thunder and second-placed Rockets have relatively stable positions, while the Grizzlies and Nuggets are in competition. From fifth-place Clippers to twelfth-place Spurs, there is only a three-game difference. With Leonard's return and gradually finding his touch, the pressure on Harden has decreased, and the team is slowly entering a new trajectory. The Lakers have no upper or lower limit; they can lose to anyone but also potentially win some games, depending on whether LeBron and Davis can hold up. The Warriors and Suns are hovering around tenth place in the West, with significant issues for both teams. After Kuminga's injury, Curry lacks ball-handlers around him, and his own age is affecting his dominance. The Suns are keen on finding more support for Booker and Durant, but Beal is unwilling to leave, leaving them with minor adjustments that won't change their overall competitiveness.…

CBA regular season, Guangzhou today against Guangdong, the former recently suffered two consecutive defeats, while the latter has won six consecutive victories, this battle Guo Ailun returned. After a fierce battle between the two sides, Guangdong finally narrowly defeated Guangzhou, and Guangdong successfully won the derby match. In this game, Xu Jie still performed well, playing 48 minutes, scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 7 out of 18. In the last quarter, Xu Jie was even more powerful, especially with 1 minute and 38 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Xu Jie made a three-pointer, at which point Guangdong led by 2 points, and Xu Jie also made a good night celebration action to imitate Curry. Tonight is also Xu Jie's birthday, and now Xu Jie has won the victory, which is also the best birthday gift for himself. Now some fans say that Xu Jie made a sleeping pose after scoring the last three-pointer, which is learning Curry's celebration move, which can be said to be very cool. It can also be said that Xu Jie can grasp opportunities better in key moments. It can be said that Xu Jie has completely suppressed Guo Ailun, who scored 0 points in this game. Congratulations to Guangdong for winning the game. The CBA regular season is in full swing, and the capital welcomes the derby battle, which is the Beijing Auto vs. Beikong. After a fierce battle between the two sides, Beijing Auto lost 102-129 to Beikong at home. In the second round of the CBA capital derby,…

In the fiercely competitive and ever-changing NBA league, every trade between teams is like a powerful bomb that can trigger a series of reactions, strongly impacting the nerves of fans. Recently, the Golden State Warriors' series of operations are like throwing a huge stone into a calm lake, instantly stirring up thousands of waves, becoming the focus of public opinion and drawing discussions from all sides. The Warriors have shown great determination this time, sending D'Angelo Russell and three future second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets in a straightforward manner. This move is not simple; they not only acquired guard D'Angelo Russell but also received an additional second-round pick. This seemingly ordinary exchange of players and draft picks actually carries profound implications, involving the team's current challenges, long-term development plans, and the ups and downs of individual players' destinies. Let's take a look at the newly acquired Russell for the Warriors, who is not to be underestimated. So far this season, he averages 18.4 points and can deliver 6.6 assists, with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.7%. In intense games, Russell breaks through with keen insight into the situation, accurately passing to open teammates or scoring himself, igniting the court. The Warriors got him by paying only the injured Russell, who has only one year left on his contract, and two second-round picks; this deal is too good, like a shrewd merchant finding a bargain. Russell's arrival immediately attracted attention, with everyone discussing the possibility of him integrating into the Warriors' tactical system. It should be known that each…

Shams: The Lakers have signed a new center... Wow, is it Vucevic or Valanciunas bringing their talents to Los Angeles? Actually, no, the Lakers have signed former Pelicans player Trey Jamison with a two-way contract. He is 25 years old, stands at 2.11 meters tall, and has averaged 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds (1.4 offensive rebounds) this season so far. Regardless, Jamison's arrival has bolstered the Lakers' frontcourt depth, even if it's just to share some of the load for Anthony Davis, who has been averaging 34.9 minutes per game this season, scoring 25.9 points, grabbing 11.9 rebounds, dishing out 3.5 assists, making 1.3 steals, and blocking 2.1 shots. To make room for Jamison, the Lakers waived two-way contract guard Olivari, who averaged 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists during his time with the G League's South Bay Lakers this season, with a three-point shooting percentage of 40.6%. He only played in two regular-season games, averaging 5 minutes and scoring 1.5 points with 0.5 assists. It's worth noting that Olivari is an endorser for Curry Brand, so the Warriors? Just kidding. Olivari is 23 years old and stands at 1.91 meters tall. After being waived by the Lakers, he has attracted interest from multiple teams in the free market and is expected to return to the NBA soon. As for the Lakers' situation, they currently rank 7th in the West with a record of 20 wins and 17 losses. They have recently suffered a three-game losing streak, allowing over 110 points per game, and most recently allowed the Spurs…

The Golden State Warriors narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115 on the road, improving their record to 20 wins and 20 losses, ranking 10th in the Western Conference and surpassing the Phoenix Suns. At the start of the season, the Warriors and Suns were the hottest teams in the West, once ranking in the top two, while the Thunder had not yet made a push. However, after the Thunder's surge and the rise of young teams like the Rockets, the Warriors continued to decline, and the Suns suffered even more, dropping from first in the West to missing out on the play-in tournament. Now, the Warriors and Suns are truly in a difficult situation. The good thing for the Warriors is that they do not need to pay luxury tax this season, and the team's finances are quite healthy. Naturally, making the playoffs would be great, as it would delight the owner with ticket sales. If they don't make it, it's not a big deal; they can try again next year. The Suns, on the other hand, have paid 188millioninluxurytax,withtotalspendingexceeding188 million in luxury tax, with total spending exceeding 188millioninluxurytax,withtotalspendingexceeding400 million, setting a historical record. Even at their peak, the Warriors never spent that much money, so the Suns are even more anxious than the Warriors. If both teams are really struggling, should they consider merging? Bringing Kevin Durant back to the Warriors would only require the Suns to give up some of the Warriors' assets, which would mean the return of the "Universe Warriors," despite the fact that both Durant…

NBA regular season, a focal matchup, the Warriors battle against the Timberwolves! Both teams have been performing poorly recently, far from meeting everyone's expectations, disappointing. In this game, two struggling teams meet, both wanting to secure a victory against each other to boost morale. With Green absent, the Warriors' interior is even worse off; if they can't explode with three-point shooting, it will be difficult to win. The Timberwolves have a high probability of winning, playing to their advantage under the basket and restricting their opponents' perimeter play, making victory inevitable. Warriors starting lineup: Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Santos, Davis; Timberwolves starting lineup: Edwards, DiVincenzo, McDaniels, Randle, Gobert. Both sides started by missing shots for a minute, with Wiggins scoring the first points of the game. Schroder stole the ball, and Santos hit a three-pointer. The Timberwolves continued to miss shots and lose rebounds, with Schroder hitting another three-pointer, giving the Warriors an 8-0 lead. McKeon's strong shot missed, and neither Edwards nor Randle could score, but Curry hit a three-pointer, followed by two points from Santos, extending the lead to 13-0. DiVincenzo finally broke the scoring drought with a putback, but then the scoring stopped again, with the Warriors also experiencing a scoring drought. Hield broke the deadlock with a mid-range shot, Curry shot over Gobert, DiVincenzo made a layup, and Gobert made one of two free throws. Conley's three-pointer also missed, Moody missed an open three-pointer, Hield made consecutive steals and three-pointers, and Curry continued his scoring spree, bringing the lead to 21 points. Reed finally hit a three-pointer,…

On January 16, 2025, Beijing time, the 21-win and 18-loss Timberwolves hosted the 19-win and 20-loss Warriors. The Warriors had lost four of their last five games and desperately needed a win. Although the Timberwolves are a strong team, the Warriors have had success against them this season. This was the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Warriors leading 2-1 in previous matchups. Could the Warriors defeat the Timberwolves again today? The Warriors were without Kuminga and Green, starting with Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Santos, and Davis. The Timberwolves started with Edwards, Diwenqinzo, Maidan, Randle, and Gobert. In the first quarter, Wiggins, Santos, and Schroder scored 8-0. After a timeout, Curry and Santos added another 5 points, giving the Warriors a 13-0 lead. Diwenqinzo scored 4 points, followed by Hield and Curry adding 5 more points, extending the lead to 14 points. Gobert made free throws, Looney made a layup, and Curry and Hield hit three-pointers, increasing the lead to 21 points. Reed hit a three-pointer, but Curry responded with another three-pointer, keeping the lead at 21 points. Edwards made a mid-range shot, while Schroder hit a three-pointer and Davis made an alley-oop, extending the lead to 24 points. Randle made a layup, ending the first quarter with the Warriors leading 34-12. In the second quarter, Edwards hit two consecutive three-pointers, reducing the gap to 16 points. After a timeout, Wiggins scored 4 points, while Diwenqinzo, Randle, and Reed tried to close the gap, leaving it at 13 points. Davis and Little Payton extended the lead to…