The recent performance of the Clippers has been quite disappointing, especially in their match against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which felt like hitting a "reset" button. Previously, the Clippers were banking on the return of "championship forward" Kawhi Leonard, hoping to rally and secure a winning streak. However, they unexpectedly suffered another "shutout" defeat against the Timberwolves, not only losing but also setting an embarrassing record of 2 wins and 8 losses against them! This has become a thorn in the Clippers' side, with the Timberwolves firmly established as their "top rival." Every time they face the Timberwolves, it's like hitting steel with a hammer, getting pushed back hard. Despite this, the Clippers' performance had its bright spots, particularly with Kawhi Leonard's return, seemingly elevating the team to a new level. Unfortunately, Leonard's performance did not meet expectations; in the game, he played for 20 minutes, shooting 3 out of 11 attempts, making 2 out of 5 three-pointers, scoring 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, with a poor plus-minus rating. This game was almost a reversal of the script for "Kawhi Leonard's comeback." With seven minutes left in the third quarter, the coaching staff decisively substituted him out, not because he didn't want to play, but to prevent further injury, as no one wants to see him plagued by injuries again. Coach Tyronn Lue revealed in an interview that Kawhi Leonard's playing time upon his return is strictly limited to 20 minutes, regardless of whether the team is leading or trailing. Once the 20 minutes are up, he will immediately…

NBA regular season is full of excitement, and as the season progresses, the league's landscape is taking shape, with each of the 30 teams facing their own challenges! Take the West for example, where the young Thunder dominate and lead by a wide margin, while teams like the Rockets, Grizzlies, Nuggets, Mavericks, Lakers, Clippers, Timberwolves, Spurs, Warriors, and Kings compete fiercely, each with their own problems! The Golden State Warriors have only managed an 18-18 record, ranking 10th in the West, in a precarious position! Even though Curry is still the "Curry Day" who can shoot until he smokes, he simply can't carry this troubled Warriors team! In the Curry era, the Warriors have reached the NBA Finals six times and won four championships, making them one of the most successful dynasty teams in the league over the past decade. At the same time, the Warriors' owner has made a fortune, with the team's market value skyrocketing from 300milliontothe300 million to the 300milliontothe8 billion level! The Warriors have achieved both fame and wealth, and the owner is even more confident, setting a development strategy of "winning now and planning for the future." But what happened? After winning the championship in the 21-22 season, the Warriors were plagued with problems, both internal and external, and their dominance plummeted - they were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals in the 22-23 season, and missed the playoffs in the 23-24 season! During this offseason, the Warriors underwent a major reshuffle of their roster, letting go of Klay Thompson, not pursuing Chris Paul, unable…

Some people may think that Jalen Green is not domineering enough, but his playing style is not lacking in domineering. He is modest as a person and domineering on the court, which is at least the type of player I personally like very much. Second is endurance C. No matter how capable you are, it's useless if you can't get on the court. Green has been with the Rockets for more than three seasons, and his appearance rate has always been guaranteed. This may have a lot to do with his youth and physical fitness, which is also very important for our team. There are still many problems with Green. But during this period, the progress on both offense and defense is visible to the naked eye. Maybe it really hasn't reached everyone's expectations, fortunately, our team's current record is good, so we might as well give Green some more time, maybe he will surprise us. In fact, it is exactly the same as playing against the Timberwolves. The Grizzlies let Shenjing play alone, and they try to recover on the offensive end from Shenjing. This rhythm continued until the fourth quarter, which was actually a successful comeback. Shenjing could only score 1 point in the end because he couldn't keep up, but Jenkins didn't take Green into account. In the final fourth quarter, he scored 8 points out of 18, pulling the rhythm back. This is also why various platforms rate Green higher than Shenjing, whether it's defense or offense, both are steadily improving. Overall, the 21 twin stars…

On January 10th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued, and the competition in the West remained fierce. After this round of matches, the rankings changed once again. Among them, the Rockets defeated the Grizzlies directly and won three consecutive victories while maintaining second place; the Warriors successfully stopped their decline and held on to the top ten positions; the Suns also won the game successfully, avoiding further widening of the gap; the Clippers reaped what they sowed, falling to eighth after two consecutive defeats. The Thunder, who topped the Western Conference, had a huge advantage, even though they lost to the Cavaliers in the previous game, they still had a 5.5-game lead. However, the competition for second and third places was still intense. In this direct dialogue between the two teams, the Rockets successfully came out on top, holding off the Grizzlies' counterattack and achieving three consecutive victories. This time, Shen Jing scored 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Green also contributed 27 points. Their outstanding performances helped the team secure victory and establish a 1.5-game lead. The Warriors successfully stopped their decline, defeating the Pistons who were on a five-game winning streak away from home. Curry failed to maintain his momentum this time, shooting only 5 out of 21 for 17 points, not in good form. However, his teammates around him exploded, allowing Curry to win without much effort. Hield hit five three-pointers for 19 points; while reserves Waters and Santos also hit three-pointers in succession, helping the team widen the gap. With such outstanding performances…

On January 7, 2025, Beijing time, the match between the Timberwolves and the Clippers was a thrilling basketball drama full of ups and downs! On one side were the Timberwolves with a record of 17 wins and 17 losses, and on the other side were the Clippers with a record of 20 wins and 15 losses. This game itself was full of highlights. More importantly, this was Leonard's second game back from injury, and his performance against the tall and defensively strong Timberwolves was undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention. Who could have expected that the game would be so unpredictable, with the Timberwolves completing a great comeback after trailing by 19 points at one point, eventually narrowly defeating the Clippers 108-106. The plot was more exciting than a Hollywood blockbuster! The game started with both sides quickly getting into the game. Gobert scored 1 point from the free throw line first, Powell made two free throws, Gobert's dunk and Dunn's hook shot against each other, and the Clippers temporarily led 4-3. Then, Edwards opened fire, scoring 4 points in a row to help the Timberwolves overtake by 3 points. But then, Leonard, Harden, Powell, Zubac teamed up to score a 9-0 run, instantly overtaking by 6 points, forcing the Timberwolves to call a timeout. After the timeout, Leonard's layup expanded the Clippers' lead to 8 points. McDaniels' three-pointer slightly narrowed the gap, but Leonard, Harden, Mann, Coffey scored another 10-0 run, bringing the gap to 15 points. Reid's putback and Edwards' breakaway dunk brought the gap to 11 points.…

Defeat! Magic's Five Tigers Score 64+21, Randle with 23+10, Edwards Sets Record, Western No. 7 Changes Hands On January 10, 2025, Beijing time, the 22-win and 16-loss Magic hosted the 19-win and 17-loss Timberwolves. The Magic were missing Banchero, Wagner brothers, and Suggs, suffering a significant loss in combat power. For the Timberwolves, this was a game they needed to win. Currently on a two-game winning streak, could the Timberwolves seize the opportunity? Conley continued to come off the bench for the Timberwolves, with the starting lineup being Edwards + DiVincenzo + McDaniels + Randle + Gobert, while the Magic started with Anthony + Pope + Sustan + Silva + Bitadze. In the first quarter, Gobert scored 4 points in a row, followed by a 7-point response from Pope and Bitadze. Randle made a layup and Edwards hit two consecutive three-pointers, giving the Timberwolves a 12-7 lead. Silva and Anthony scored, but Edwards and Randle responded strongly, maintaining an 8-point lead for the Timberwolves. Isaac and Bitadze scored, while Reed responded with consecutive points, keeping the gap at 8 points. After a timeout, both sides went nearly three minutes without scoring. Randle hit a three-pointer, and the first quarter ended with the Timberwolves leading 29-18. In the second quarter, Silva, Carter, and Blake reduced the deficit to 6 points. Randle and Walker extended it to 10 points. Howard and Silva reduced it back to 6 points. Gobert and Edwards scored, while Sustan, Pope, and Anthony scored consecutively, allowing the Magic to tie the score. However, Edwards, DiVincenzo, Conley, and Randle…

Guangdong Men's Basketball Team's recent performance has been both delightful and heart-wrenching. With a record of 15 wins and 11 losses, they are currently ranked ninth in the league, which raises doubts about their chances in the playoffs. The team's recent difficulties are well known to everyone: injuries, issues with foreign player selection, and the long-term absence of starting guard Hu Mingxuan, all of which directly affect their results. Especially concerning is Hu Mingxuan's shoulder injury, which has caused fans to worry. When this young player is not on the court, the pressure on the backcourt falls entirely on Xu Jie's shoulders. Despite being only in his early twenties, Xu Jie has been playing with great determination, and his recent performances have been quite impressive. For example, in the previous games against Shandong Men's Basketball Team, he almost completely dominated Gao Shiyan, scoring 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 11 assists with an 8 out of 6 three-point shooting, achieving a double-double and an outstanding performance. However, while playing well is a good thing, can Xu Jie continue to perform at such a high intensity? Fans can't help but feel concerned, as one must consider how long his body can withstand such stress, and there are concerns that he might get injured due to overexertion. Regarding foreign players, it's no secret that Guangdong Men's Basketball Team has had a headache-inducing time selecting them this year. They have struggled to find a suitable small forward, and the previously signed Les even wasted time before being quickly cut. In response, Guangdong became anxious…

With a $33 million contract, it's finally time to say goodbye to the Clippers! Harden has moved on, but you really should retire. The NBA is a place where talent speaks volumes, and while the numbers on the paycheck don't tell the whole story, they do reflect the vision of team management and the value of the players themselves. Tucker's three-year, $33 million contract initially appears to be a sign of respect for a 39-year-old veteran, but upon closer inspection, it's the aftermath of a "sentimental drama." Sentiments have their price, but competition is merciless. The contract that Tucker secured with Harden's help at the 76ers has now become the heaviest burden for the Clippers, which is truly lamentable. This season, there are numerous examples in the league where exorbitant contracts do not match actual performance. The Timberwolves' record plummeted due to internal adjustments; the Suns lost their soul when Durant left; looking at the 76ers, Embiid earns $49 million but can't lead the team; the Clippers, despite their reputation as a powerhouse, are held back by emotional burdens. And Tucker is the epitome of the Clippers' "emotional debt." Tucker exercised his player option worth $11.54 million this summer, which is reasonable compensation, but the problem is that Tucker can no longer justify these figures on the court. Last season, in 32 games, he averaged only 1.6 points and was almost benched. This season, he has virtually "disappeared," lacking speed on the court, unable to keep up with physicality, and even losing the defensive toughness that once made him famous.…

As the CBA regular season enters its final stretch, teams are beginning to reveal their goals for the season. To achieve these goals, strengthening the roster is essential. For example, Zhejiang Guangsha, currently at the bottom of the regular season standings, has signed the giant Boban. If there are no issues with adapting to the league, Boban could become one of the strongest interior players in the league, giving Zhejiang Guangsha a good chance to break Liaoning's championship defense this season. Zhejiang Guangsha, who is at the top of the regular season standings, is also strengthening their roster, and the defending champion Liaoning Flying Leopards have officially announced the signing of their fourth foreign player. It is reported that their signed forward Webber is already on his way to China. While Liaoning is working to improve their weaknesses, Guangdong Southern Tigers have also made new moves recently. It has been reported that Guangdong is interested in NBL scoring champion Bart, but many fans are concerned about whether Bart can adapt to the CBA, as he has previously only played in lower-level leagues. However, recently, things seem to have taken a turn for the better. According to media personality Zhou Peng's revelation, multiple CBA teams are interested in former Rockets player and Timberwolves guard Daejon Nichols. Daejon is 22 years old and stands at 193 cm tall. He was once a five-star high school player in the United States, but he took a wrong turn in his development path. In order to make money early, Daejon did not join the prestigious…

On January 7, 2025, the NBA regular season continued with intense competition as the Clippers faced off against the Timberwolves on the road. Prior to this game, the Clippers held a record of 20 wins and 5 losses, ranking 7th in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves were ranked 10th with a record of 17 wins and 17 losses. In the previous round, the Clippers had a big win over the Hawks under the leadership of Leonard's return, but they failed to maintain their momentum and ultimately suffered a narrow defeat of 106-108, experiencing a significant 19-point comeback. Game Review: The Clippers once led but failed to maintain their advantage In this game, the Clippers fielded a starting lineup of Leonard, Harden, Powell, Zubac, and Dunn, while the Timberwolves were led by Edwards, Randle, Gobert, McDaniels, and DiVincenzo. At the beginning of the game, both teams had a relatively dull offensive rhythm and relied on free throws to open the scoring. As the game progressed, the Clippers gradually took the initiative and steadily widened the gap through stable offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers led the Timberwolves 27-16. Entering the second quarter, the Timberwolves began to counterattack, with Reed contributing 7 points and Conley also scoring 8 points, helping the team achieve a single-quarter score of 30-26. At halftime, the Clippers still maintained a 7-point lead, with the score at 53-46. After changing sides for the second half, the Clippers, despite leading, failed to effectively control the game's rhythm, allowing the Timberwolves to gradually regain their…