On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a focus on the Western Conference as the Houston Rockets hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves. Prior to the game, the Rockets had a record of 21 wins and 9 losses, ranking second in the West, while the Timberwolves had 15 wins and 14 losses, ranking ninth in the West. The Rockets were led by Jalen Green and Shen Jing, while the Timberwolves were led by Edwards and Randle. The two teams had met once this season, with the Rockets narrowly winning 117-111 on the road. This time, the game returned to the Rockets' home court. Who would win the game? Let's wait and see. After four quarters of play, the Rockets lost 112-113 to the Timberwolves. The Rockets' player ratings: 3 perfect scores, 4 passes, 3 slumps! Game Preview: Before the game, the Rockets had a regular-season record of 21 wins and 9 losses, which is quite good for the season so far. They are currently on a four-game winning streak. So far this season, the team averages 113.4 points per game, ranking 12th in the league, allowing 106.5 points per game, ranking third in the league, and averaging 49.7 rebounds per game, ranking first in the league. It can be seen that the team's defensive ability is good, and they also do well in rebounding. The team just won big against the Pelicans on the road yesterday, so physical allocation will be an issue for the Rockets in this back-to-back game. Additionally, the performance of Jalen Green and VanVleet…

On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's game, the young Houston Rockets played at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before this game, the Rockets were ranked second in the West. The two teams had met once before, with the Rockets defeating the Timberwolves in that game. In today's match, the Rockets were without their two main players, Dillon and Ethan, while the Timberwolves hoped to complete their revenge on the Rockets' home court. In the first quarter, the Rockets started strong with a 9-3 lead and quickly took the lead. The Timberwolves responded with 7 consecutive points to overtake the score. The two teams then engaged in a tightly contested battle with the lead changing hands. Edwards' buzzer-beating counterattack helped them end the first quarter with a 1-point lead over the Rockets. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves unleashed their outside shooting, with DiVincenzo and Edwards continuously hitting three-pointers, giving the Timberwolves a double-digit lead. The Rockets attempted to close the gap, but at halftime, they trailed the Timberwolves by 5 points. After halftime, the Timberwolves' offense suddenly stalled, with Edwards scoring only 1 point in the third quarter. The Rockets' defense began to show results, as the Timberwolves failed to score more than 20 points in the quarter, allowing the Rockets to quickly take the lead. In the fourth quarter, the Rockets maintained a lead of over 10 points. After Xiao Smith hit two consecutive three-pointers, the Rockets had extended their lead to 15 points over the Timberwolves. However, the game took an unexpected…

NBA regular season is in full swing, and the league's landscape is taking shape, with some teams rejoicing and others facing challenges. Taking the Western Conference as an example, young teams like the Thunder, Rockets, and Grizzlies are forging ahead and firmly occupying the top 3 spots in the West, with a promising situation; while many powerhouse teams such as the Lakers, Clippers, Suns, and Warriors are plagued by injuries, trapped in the play-in tournament area, and their situations are not optimistic! The Dallas Mavericks have upgraded their lineup around the East European combination, but their championship prospects are more dangerous than imagined. Luka, endowed with extraordinary talent and achieving fame at a young age, has made many people doubt whether he can adapt to the intensity of the NBA due to his plump physique and injury risks. This was also the reason why the Atlanta Hawks completed the blockbuster trade of swapping Luka for Trae Young during the 2018 draft. Fortunately, the Dallas team successfully picked up a bargain, and since Luka joined the NBA in 2018, he has completed the torch relay with the old driver Dirk, leading the Mavericks step by step to rebuild their glory - first returning to the playoffs, then reaching the Western Conference Finals floor, and last season proudly advancing to the Finals, losing to the Celtics but winning the future. In this process, Luka has been selected to the All-NBA First Team for five consecutive years, won the scoring title in the regular season, and is a frequent contender for the MVP!…

Breaking News! Dončić Out for a Month, Loses All Award Eligibility On the afternoon of December 27th, Beijing time, NBA insider Shams reported that Luka Dončić suffered a left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in a month! During the Christmas Day game between the Mavericks and the Timberwolves, Dončić was forced to leave the game due to injury in the second quarter. Over the next month, the Mavericks have 16 games scheduled, and Dončić has already missed 8 games this season. This means that Dončić will miss at least 24 games this season, unable to play in 65 regular-season games, thus losing eligibility for all major awards, including the All-NBA Team and MVP. Currently, the Mavericks are fourth in the West with a record of 19 wins and 11 losses, leading the fifth-place Nuggets by two games. With Dončić's injury, it will be difficult for the Mavericks to maintain their top-four position. In the games Dončić has missed this season, the Mavericks have a record of 6 wins and 2 losses. While this win rate sounds high, the sample size is small, as there have only been 8 games. The next month will be a real test for the Mavericks. Dončić's left calf is an old injury that has flared up again; he missed the first three games of the 2022 playoffs due to this injury and did not play in any preseason games this year. So far this season, Dončić has played 22 games, averaging 35.7 minutes per game, scoring 28.1 points, grabbing 8.3 rebounds, dishing out 7.8…

According to media reports, Justin Patton, who has been in contact with Liaoning before, is now close to signing and will join the team soon. Liaoning's current big foreign aid, Ture, has been very unsatisfactory, sometimes even less effective on the court than domestic players. It is understood that before signing Ture, Liaoning had contact with Patton, but there were discrepancies in the details of the signing process, so Liaoning chose to sign Ture first for trial. As we all know, due to Ture's poor performance, Liaoning continued to negotiate with Patton. Justin Patton was born on June 14, 1997. In the 2017 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for the 16th pick from the Chicago Bulls and used this pick to select Justin Patton. However, his NBA career did not go smoothly later, and last season he signed with Shanxi Fenjiu Club. Justin Patton is 213cm tall and has good mobility and lateral movement ability. As an inside player, Patton has outstanding jumping power and starting speed, and his second jump ability ranks among the top among peers. Patton has top-notch running ability among inside players and can adapt to the fast-paced rhythm of the NBA. Patton's footwork is good, and he even uses guard-style crossover steps in the game. Although Patton played for Shanxi for a short time last season, we can fully trust Shanxi's vision in selecting foreign aid. According to Shanxi fans, Patton is strong, but his one-on-one ability is poor. He needs guards to drive him. His scoring ability is excellent, and he has a…

This season, many teams in the NBA league have not achieved their expected win rates. For example, the Philadelphia 76ers, with their luxury lineup of Embiid, Paul George, and Maxi, still have a win rate that ranks fourth from the bottom in the East. The 76ers formed this three-giant lineup with the goal of winning the championship, but with Embiid, George, and Maxi taking turns getting injured, it's estimated that even making it to the playoffs will be a challenge. The Minnesota Timberwolves in the West are also a team that has experienced some disappointment. Last season, they were at the top of the Western Conference, but this season, the Timberwolves are finding it difficult to even make it to the playoffs. Officially disbanded! A super dark horse with 1 win and 16 losses, the four giants lineup disintegrates, and the No. 1 pick and No. 2 pick are traded. NBA journalist Evan Sidery reported that the Timberwolves' management is evaluating Julius Randle's trade value to address their inconsistent start. After trading away Towns, the Timberwolves not only lost an important offensive helper but also remain above the second-tier luxury tax line in terms of salary. Therefore, the Timberwolves still need to trade Randle, preferably clearing his contract while completing trades to strengthen the team. Randle is averaging 20.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 0.8 steals this season. Additionally, DiVincenzo joined the Timberwolves as a substitute but has performed poorly, and he has also expressed dissatisfaction. This season, there is another team in the Western Conference that has a…