On January 5th, Beijing time, the Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a three-game losing streak with a 105-119 defeat to the Detroit Pistons. They trailed by 5 points in the first quarter, 12 points at halftime, and 15 points after three quarters. In the fourth quarter, the Pistons still firmly controlled the game, and Edwards ultimately scored 53 points and 10 three-pointers in vain, as various record-breaking efforts proved useless. In this game, the Pistons used O'Sullivan to limit Edwards, whose defensive skills are somewhat inferior to his brother Amen's. In the first quarter, Edwards went 4-for-8 from the field, 3-for-4 from beyond the arc, and 2-for-3 from the free-throw line, scoring 13 points and 1 assist. He began to provoke aggressively in Motor City. In the second quarter, Edwards rested for 4 minutes before returning to hit another three three-pointers, scoring 13 points in the quarter. At halftime, Edwards played 20 minutes, going 8-for-15 from the field, 6-for-9 from three-point range, and scoring 26 points with 1 assist, with a negative plus-minus of -1. Despite Edwards' explosive performance, they still trailed by 12 points at halftime. Where is the justice in that? In the third quarter, Edwards continued to score wildly, and O'Sullivan really couldn't stop him. Edwards went 5-for-8 from the field, 3-for-3 from three-point range, and 5-for-5 from the free-throw line, scoring 18 points and 1 rebound. He had already scored 44 points, which was also the first time he had scored over 40 points this season. In the fourth quarter, Edwards hit another three-pointer to reach 51 points,…

The NBA regular season is in full swing, and another game day has come to an end. There were many exciting matchups on this game day, with James even setting a new personal milestone while winning. After the end of this game day, the rankings on the Western Conference standings have once again undergone new changes. Let's take a look together. The NBA Western Conference rankings are in chaos: the Lakers rise to fourth, the Warriors' ninth spot is unstable, and the Suns are in trouble. The teams ranked 11th to 15th in the standings are the Suns, Kings, Trail Blazers, Jazz, and Pelicans. The Kings have impressed after changing coaches, winning three consecutive games against strong opponents such as the Mavericks, 76ers, and the top-ranked Grizzlies. These victories carry significant weight. After winning these games, their record stands at 16 wins and 19 losses, just 0.5 games behind the Suns. More importantly, the Suns have suffered three consecutive losses in their last three games. The team's problems are quite evident, and it remains to be seen how they will adjust. To be honest, the Suns are in a bit of trouble, and it will be challenging for them to make further progress this season. Teams ranked 4th to 10th in the standings are the Lakers, Nuggets, Mavericks, Clippers, Spurs, Warriors, and Timberwolves. The Timberwolves have suffered another two consecutive losses and currently have a record of 17 wins and 16 losses, ranking 10th in the Western Conference standings. This is because the Spurs earlier defeated the Nuggets and secured…

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…

Oh my, what a tough time for the Warriors! They've just survived a devilish December, only to enter a hellish January! This can't help but make people sigh that fate sometimes really likes to play jokes. Back then, before December 2024, the Warriors were still firmly in the top three in the West with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses, showing a kingly demeanor. But once they entered December, the style changed dramatically, winning only 4 games and losing 10 in a single month, turning directly into a "minnow" team. This win rate is simply astonishing! Now, their overall record is 16 wins and 16 losses, ranking tenth in the West, barely squeezing into the playoff circle. If it weren't for the victories accumulated at the beginning of the season, they might have started preparing for next year's draft conference now! You might think that a monthly win rate of 28% is already bad enough, but looking at the schedule for January, you'll find that there's no worst, only worse! It's like "no comparison, no harm"! For the current Warriors, the schedule in January is called "hell mode". Friends, guess how many games the Warriors will play in January? The answer is 15! Including 10 home games and 5 away games. At first glance, having more home games seems pretty good? But take a closer look at the opponents, and you'll find a big problem. Among these 15 opponents are the 76ers, Grizzlies, Celtics, Lakers, and Thunder, all recognized as strong teams and tough nuts to crack. There…

After multiple seasons of hard work, the Rockets have finally ushered in a resurgence and rise - this season, relying on their strong defensive capabilities and rebounding advantages, they have successfully entered the playoff competition ranks in the top three positions in the West. Compared to pre-season expectations, the young lineup of the Rockets has achieved remarkable results under the leadership of head coach Udoka. The Rockets' performance on defense and rebounding can be considered top-tier in the league, but if they want to go further in the playoffs and even compete for the championship, the shortcomings on the offensive end are obvious - the slightly immature guard Jalen Green, the difficulty of launching an offensive from the inside with Shen Jing, and the lack of a superstar who can step up in critical moments is the biggest problem for the Rockets to compete for the championship. This team's performance this season can be described as amazing, especially on defense, ranking second in the league with a defensive efficiency of 105.8. Udoka's defensive system is not just talk; with their dominance in rebounds and defense, the Rockets have an advantage in the paint. We can take a closer look at the Rockets' problems through several key games: In the game against the Timberwolves, the Rockets led by 10 points in the last three minutes of the game, which seemed to have settled the outcome, but unexpectedly, the Rockets made frequent mistakes in the critical moments, completely losing their offensive rhythm, and eventually were overturned and lost the game by the…

On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continues. Let's take a look at the performance of the Western Conference teams and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: Thunder defeated the Clippers 116-98, the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 114-106, the Warriors defeated the 76ers 139-105, and the Timberwolves narrowly lost to the Celtics 115-118! The latest Western Conference standings The Thunder, the leader of the Western Conference, is very stable. Today, they faced the Clippers without Harden and once again won in the familiar third quarter with a wave of attacks, winning 22 points in a single quarter with a score of 42-20. They eventually won easily with a score of 116-98, achieving a 13-game winning streak. Their current record has improved to 28 wins and 5 losses, firmly ranking first, leading the Grizzlies behind them by 5.5 games and the third-placed Rockets by 6 games. Thunder's 13-game winning streak remains at the top Teams ranked 4th to 7th are biting each other's win totals, with a maximum difference of only one game. The Nuggets and Mavericks are temporarily ranked 4th and 5th, with their win totals tied. The Clippers and Lakers swapped positions today. The Clippers suffered two consecutive losses with a record of 19 wins and 15 losses. The Lakers avoided being upset at home, defeating the Trail Blazers 114-106, improving their record to 19 wins and 14 losses, leading the Clippers by 0.5 games and returning to the top six. In this game, Davis was absent, but LeBron James and Christie…

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…

On January 3, 2025, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 17-win and 15-loss Timberwolves host the 24-win and 9-loss Celtics. Although the Celtics had a significant record advantage, they had lost four of their last seven games and were in poor form. Additionally, Brown and Porzingis were not playing for the Celtics today, which gave the Timberwolves an advantage. Could the Timberwolves defeat the Celtics? The Timberwolves' starting lineup was Conley, Edwards, McDaniels, Randle, and Gobert, while the Celtics' starting lineup was Holiday, White, Hauser, Tatum, and Horford. In the first quarter, McDaniels, Randle, and Edwards scored 7-0, followed by points from Horford, White, and Holiday. Randle, McDaniels, and Conley then hit consecutive three-pointers, leading to a Timberwolves timeout with a score of 16-7. After the timeout, Tatum and Hauser scored continuously, to which Randle, McDaniels, and Edwards responded, maintaining an 8-point lead. Pritchard and Holiday hit three-pointers to reduce the gap to 2 points. Reid also hit a three-pointer, but Holiday responded with another three-pointer, keeping the gap at 2 points. Edwards and Reid extended the lead to 7 points, but Kornet and Pritchard scored back, to which Randle and Minott responded. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 35-28. In the second quarter, Hauser hit two consecutive three-pointers and White made a layup, allowing the Celtics to go on an 8-0 run and take a 1-point lead. DiVincenzo and Randle hit three-pointers, while Horford and Hauser responded, leveling the score. After a timeout, Randle and Gobert scored, but Pritchard and Tatum responded with…

NBA Regular Season: Celtics Double Kill Timberwolves, Tatum 33+8+9, Edwards 16 of 5 Misses Equalizer On January 3rd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus match, the Celtics challenged the Timberwolves away. The Timberwolves led the Celtics by 7 points in the first quarter with consecutive outside shots. In the second quarter, the Celtics limited the Timberwolves to only 16 points on the defensive end, completing the reversal and establishing a double-digit lead. The Timberwolves narrowed the gap with multiple scoring points in the third quarter, while Tatum scored 16 points in a single quarter to withstand the pressure. The Timberwolves briefly took the lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but Tatum quickly led the team to regain the advantage, ultimately defeating the Timberwolves 118-115 away, completing the double kill against the Timberwolves this season. The Celtics' record became 25 wins and 9 losses, while the Timberwolves' record became 17 wins and 16 losses. Both sides' data:‌ Celtics - Tatum 33 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals; White 26 points; Holiday 11 points, 8 assists; Hauser 15 points; Horford 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Pritchard 9 points; Kornet 7 points, 3 rebounds; Timberwolves - Randle 27 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists; McDaniels 19 points, 8 rebounds; Reed 20 points; DiVincenzo 12 points; Gobert 6 points, 7 rebounds; Edwards 15 points (5 of 16), 4 rebounds, 6 assists. Star of the Game: Tatum Tatum played a total of 38 minutes today, shooting 13 of 27, including 6 of 16 from three-point range and 1…

Translation of the article content into English: Based on Kevin Durant's performance in the 2023-2024 season, there are various opinions regarding his ranking in terms of pure strength within the league. Here are some analyses: Outstanding Performance in Statistics: In the regular season, Durant played in 75 games, averaging 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. His shooting percentage was 52.3%, three-point shooting percentage was 41.3%, free throw percentage was 85.6%, and true shooting percentage was 62.6%. These statistics reflect his efficient scoring ability and comprehensive skills, keeping him at the top level in the league. For example, in some games, he repeatedly scored high points, with 22 times scoring over 30 points and 5 times scoring over 40 points, demonstrating his powerful offensive capabilities and remaining one of the top scorers in the league. In advanced statistics, Durant also performed commendably. His offensive efficiency is high, making a significant contribution to the team's offense, and he can also provide support in rebounding and assists, giving him an advantage in comprehensive strength evaluations. Still a Major Influence on the Court: Despite being 36 years old and having suffered a major Achilles injury, Durant's influence on the court remains significant. As one of the core players for the Suns, he can attract defensive attention from opponents and create opportunities for his teammates. For instance, in some games, his presence created more open shot opportunities for his teammates. Durant's extensive game experience makes him reliable in crucial moments. In tightly contested games, he can score for the team using his…