The situation in the West has once again experienced a dramatic fluctuation. Both the Lakers and the Warriors have shown great resilience, especially in critical moments, where veterans LeBron James and Stephen Curry have once again become the saviors of their teams. On the other hand, the Clippers suffered a painful defeat, which directly dropped their ranking to eighth in the West. The situation in the West is simply chaotic! Let me take you through these matches and see what surprises and reversals these teams can bring us. First, let's talk about the game between the Lakers and the Kings. In fact, at the beginning of the game, the Lakers didn't have many highlights. After all, their performance in the first half was not eye-catching, with only a slight three-point lead, making it seem like this game would keep people on the edge of their seats until the last moment. On the Lakers' side, although James is getting older, he is still firing on all cylinders. With 32 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals, he is truly a versatile warrior who can attack and defend, shouldering the heavy responsibility of the team. The climax of this game is still on Anthony Davis, also known as "The Brow." When it comes to The Brow, everyone should know that this player excels in both offense and defense. However, today he also contributed some surprising moments. In the final moments of the game, Davis missed twice at the free-throw line, almost costing the Lakers the game! Just imagine, leading by 3…

The Rockets and the Warriors narrowly win their games, while the Mavericks make a comeback! Here are the latest rankings in the Western Conference, with an expanded gap between the 2nd and 3rd place teams. The Warriors' close victory over the Pistons: Curry struggles but still wins the key game The Warriors embarked on an away game challenge against the Pistons, which was undoubtedly a tough match. From the beginning of the game, both sides were locked in fierce competition, with the atmosphere on the court as tense as a fully drawn bowstring. The Warriors' players were determined, knowing the difficulties of playing away from home, giving their all in every attack and defense. As the core of the Warriors, Curry attracted countless eyes from the start. He kept running and weaving through the court, trying to create excellent scoring opportunities for his teammates while also looking for his own shooting rhythm. However, this night, the basket seemed particularly "stingy" to him beyond the three-point line. He repeatedly jumped to shoot, with that standard shooting posture drawing beautiful arcs in the air, but the ball repeatedly missed the basket. Throughout the game, Curry made only 5 out of 21 shots, including just 2 out of 14 three-pointers. Such statistics would usually be enough to plunge him into a whirlpool of public opinion. But basketball has never been a one-man game, and the other players of the Warriors showed tenacious fighting spirit in this game. In the first three quarters, they steadily built up an advantage through tacit cooperation and active…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season is still in full swing. On this day, the Rockets traveled to play away, eventually defeating the Nuggets with a score of 128 to 108. The Warriors also performed well, defeating the Timberwolves with a score of 116 to 115, their winning rate once again rose to fifty percent, successfully entering the top 10 in the Western Conference. Rockets - Nuggets In the first quarter, the Rockets took the lead as guests, starting with a small climax of 13-8. Then, the Rockets continued to suppress the Nuggets, with a maximum lead of 8 points. By the end of the quarter, the Rockets led the Nuggets by 5 points with a score of 28-23. In the second quarter, the Nuggets had problems on both offense and defense, and the Rockets took the opportunity to widen the gap to double digits. Jokic's absence had a significant impact on the Nuggets, and the gap was heading towards 20 points. Fortunately, Jalen Green hit a three-pointer to catch up, at which point the Rockets led the Nuggets 66-44 by 22 points, and their state was simply on fire. In this quarter, the Rockets scored 41-25, ending the half with the Rockets leading the Nuggets 69-48 by 21 points. In this game, Jalen Green of the Rockets made 5 out of 8 shots in two quarters, scoring 18 points, while Murray of the Nuggets scored 13 points in the first half, and Westbrook got 12 points. In the third quarter, the Nuggets once narrowed the gap…

After the start of the 25 season, the first major NBA trade has been completed. According to renowned journalist Shams, the Warriors and Nets have reached a significant 5-for-2 trade. The Warriors sent away Melton, two-way player Bickman, and three second-round draft picks to the Nets in exchange for Schroder and one second-round pick. The main players involved in this trade are Melton and Schroder. Melton is injured and unable to provide immediate assistance to the Warriors, prompting the management to quickly act and acquire Schroder. Schroder is a star-level guard for the Nets and also their top player. This transaction signifies that the Nets' "supermarket" is open for business, and it is expected that before the trade deadline, the Nets will trade away several core team members and officially enter a rebuilding phase. Melton actually performed well this season, but unfortunately suffered a serious left knee ligament injury, requiring surgery that ended his season. In the six games he played, Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. Before his injury, he was also a valuable bench player. However, the Warriors' goal is to compete for the championship, and trading him away was a wise decision. Moreover, the Warriors are expected to make more significant moves before the trade deadline. Schroder is the absolute core of the Nets. The Warriors managed to obtain Schroder and other trade assets by giving up a substitute player who is out for the season and three second-round picks, which is indeed a great deal. Schroder has played 23 games for…

NBA regular season, tomorrow's January 21st point spread win/loss analysis and prediction for the second part: Suns vs Cavaliers (-7.5) Pre-game analysis: The Suns defeated the Pistons in their last game to secure a two-game winning streak. Durant struggled in the first half but found his form in the second half, finishing with 36 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists on 13-of-27 shooting. Booker had a good shooting night, scoring 35 points with 5 rebounds and 3 assists on 11-of-22 shooting. Newcomer Richards was impressive, contributing 21 points and 11 rebounds on 7-of-8 shooting for a double-double. However, the Suns' defense is not strong, and they may struggle against the Cavaliers, who have an excellent offensive capability. Mitchell and Garland both performed well as the Cavaliers won without Mobley. Mitchell scored 36 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists on 12-of-27 shooting, while Garland has been playing more reasonably this season, scoring 29 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists on 8-of-19 shooting. The Cavaliers have a deep roster with players who can shoot well and score effectively, ranking second in the league in average points per game. Point spread win/loss prediction: The Cavaliers are favored by 7.5 points at home, and I predict that the Cavaliers will win, covering the spread at home. Celtics vs Warriors (+6.5) Pre-game analysis: The Celtics have been in poor form recently, with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five games. They lost in overtime to the Hawks in their last game, making continuous mistakes. The "Two Towers" underperformed,…

With the conclusion of several NBA regular season games today, the landscape of the NBA has once again shifted! The Clippers defeated the Lakers to rise to 5th place, while the Thunder swept the Nets 127-101 to continue leading the West! Teams ranked 6th to 11th are only separated by 2 wins, with the Lakers and Clippers vying for the top 4! Let's take a look at the summaries of these games and the Western Conference standings! The Clippers swept the Lakers to climb to 5th place! Throughout the game, Powell scored 7 points in a row at the start, James hit consecutive three-pointers, Harden made an impressive 3+1, and the Clippers gradually took the lead with their outside shooting. James scored inside, and the Lakers responded in time to catch up with the score. The two teams were locked in a fierce battle, and at the end of the quarter, Harden hit a three-pointer. Both teams attacked the paint, and the Clippers led by 6 points at the end of the first quarter! In the second quarter, Batum and Reeves hit three-pointers, and the Lakers launched an offensive to close the gap. Porter scored with a jumper and added 4 points in a row, as the Clippers went on a 13-3 run to establish a lead of over 10 points. James continued to be a threat inside, but the Clippers continued to extend their lead! At halftime, the Clippers had a 15-point advantage! After the break, Hachimura hit a three-pointer, Harden scored with a mid-range shot, and the Clippers…

In the NBA arena, surprises and upsets are never lacking, and the regular-season showdown between the Warriors and the Timberwolves has undoubtedly presented us with another thrilling spectacle. Prior to the game, the disappointing recent form of both teams had greatly disappointed fans, as their performances fell far short of expectations. What was anticipated to be a closely contested "hard-luck brothers" battle unexpectedly turned into a one-sided affair. Looking at the lineups, the Warriors faced significant challenges. The absence of Green exacerbated their interior woes, leading many to believe that victory would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens if the Warriors' three-point shooting did not explode. On the other hand, the Timberwolves, with a relatively complete lineup, were generally favored. As long as they could exploit their advantage in the paint and contain the opponent's perimeter, victory seemed imminent. The Warriors' starting lineup consisted of Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Santos, and Davis; while the Timberwolves' starters were Edwards, DiVincenzo, McDaniels, Randle, and Gobert. This lineup comparison filled the match with suspense before the game even began. At the start of the game, both sides performed unsatisfactorily, as if they had yet to emerge from their previous slump, beginning with a minute of "clanking iron." However, Wiggins quickly scored the first point of the game, followed by Schroder successfully stealing the ball, and then Santos hit a three-pointer, giving the Warriors the lead. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves continued to struggle, missing shots and repeatedly losing rebounds. Schroder hit another three-pointer, and the Warriors were already leading 8-0. McStrong's shot missed, and…

Facing the Detroit Pistons, who have shown significant improvement this season, the Phoenix Suns found themselves in a tough battle when they traveled to the Motor City. Fortunately for the Suns, Bradley Beal was absent, allowing their remaining two superstars, Kevin Durant and Beal, to stabilize the situation and secure a narrow victory for the Suns on the road. After the game, the Suns had four reasons to celebrate. Firstly, their new frontcourt addition, Nick Richards, set a record. He recently joined the Suns, and coincidentally, his last game representing the Hornets was against the Suns. In this match, Nick Richards came off the bench to score 21 points and grab 11 rebounds, achieving a double-double. His plus-minus led the team, and during his time on the court, the Suns outscored the Pistons by 22 points. It's clear that Nick Richards' debut performance was nothing short of perfect, even becoming the first player in Suns history to score 20+10 in his first appearance for the team. Let's discuss the other two pieces of good news together. From this game, it's evident that the Suns have improved in two areas where they were previously lacking. Firstly, regardless of wins or losses in the past, the Suns' offense was often chaotic, leading to various inexplicable turnovers. However, in this game, there was a noticeable improvement; the Suns only had 9 turnovers as a team, with no player committing more than two turnovers. As the saying goes, "the devil is in the details," and the Suns certainly paid attention to these details. Secondly,…

On January 16th, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an intense match. The Warriors emerged victorious with a close score of 116-115, ending their two-game losing streak. Following this victory, the Warriors' ranking in the Western Conference jumped from 12th to 10th, surpassing both the Suns and Spurs to secure a spot in the play-in tournament area. Stephen Curry, the Warriors' point guard, had an outstanding performance, making 7 out of 12 three-point attempts and going 4 for 4 from the free-throw line, scoring a total of 31 points and dishing out 8 assists. Notably, the 36-year-old Curry also set a unique record in NBA history during this game, becoming the first player to achieve such a feat since the league's inception 78 years ago. In the first quarter, Curry started strong, hitting all four of his three-point attempts, scoring 12 points and contributing 3 assists, leading the Warriors to a significant 34-12 lead. Perhaps due to the large point difference, the Warriors became somewhat relaxed. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves launched a scoring spree, with Edwards hitting multiple threes to reduce the gap to 13 points. It's worth noting that the Warriors have been in poor form recently, dropping to 12th place outside the play-in tournament area. However, Curry stepped up at this critical moment, his precise three-point shots piercing through the opposition like sharp swords. After the game, Curry admitted that the team has been at its peak for many years and has full confidence in overcoming any opponent. In…

On January 19th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. Let's take a look at the completed games and the latest standings changes. The main information is as follows: The Hawks defeated the Celtics 119-115 in overtime, the Pacers sent the 76ers to their fifth consecutive loss with a score of 115-102, the Suns narrowly beat the Pistons 125-121, and the Warriors defeated the Wizards 122-114. Let's start with the game between the Hawks and the Celtics. In the first half, both teams played well in one quarter each. The Celtics took the lead at home with a score of 33-21. In the second quarter, Okongwu exploded with 5 out of 4 shots for 11 points, and the Hawks responded with a 31-15 run; in the third quarter, the Celtics relied on an 18-4 run to reverse the trend and regain the lead; in the decisive fourth quarter, the Celtics missed the opportunity to win, Tatum missed a crucial free throw, Young successfully caused harm and made two free throws to drag the game into overtime. In overtime, the Hawks still did better in details, Tatum missed the equalizing three-pointer, and the Hawks finally defeated the Celtics 119-115. This was their second victory at the Celtics' home court this season. The Hawks have won three consecutive victories and are temporarily ranked sixth with a record of 22 wins and 19 losses, trailing the fifth-placed Pacers by one win. Trae Young contributed 28 points and 11 assists with 10 out of 23 shots, Daniels scored 23 points, Okongwu had 19 points…