The Nuggets defeated Philadelphia 144-109, with a current record of 27 wins and 16 losses. The Nuggets are fourth in the West, but only one win behind the third-place Grizzlies. They are also only 1.5 wins behind the second-place Rockets. It is very likely that the Nuggets will overtake them for second place, although surpassing the Thunder is unrealistic. There isn't much to say about this game; it was initially expected that Embiid would return to play against the Nuggets, but he didn't dare to participate as long as it was a Denver game. Currently, Embiid has won more matchups against Jokic, but most of these victories were at home in Philadelphia. After the game, Sean Keeler from the Denver Post wrote that Embiid and Jokic can no longer be compared. Now, the real competition is between Jokic and Wembanyama. Since Embiid cannot even play, he is not worthy of being compared to his teacher. In 2023, Embiid relied on Harden's help to win the MVP because there was fatigue with Jokic's consecutive MVPs. At that time, Jokic had won two consecutive MVPs, and it was indeed difficult to achieve a third. Adding to that, Embiid only managed to win with a 68-game attendance rate. However, the gap between these two centers from the East and West has been growing ever since. When Jokic hadn't won a championship, Embiid once said during his MVP season that Jokic hadn't won a championship either, so he felt no pressure. But then Jokic easily won the championship in 2023, while Embiid fell in…

James was once hailed as the most versatile player in history, capable of scoring, defending, organizing, and rebounding. However, with the evolution of the game, more and more players have adopted the ball-dominant core style of play, and there are also more and more all-around superstars. Taking the younger generation as an example, Harden, Westbrook, Doncic, and Jokic all possess versatility that is not inferior to James. Among them, Jokic is currently the top player in the league, with great strength and a penchant for triple-doubles. Can Jokic break Westbrook's record of being the king of triple-doubles in NBA history? Comparing their triple-double counts at age 29, the gap is quite significant. First, let's talk about Westbrook, who is an all-around warrior without a doubt. As the draft pick of 2008, Westbrook showed strong versatility from the moment he entered the league. In his rookie season, he could average 15+5+5. By his third year, Westbrook had already averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, with his passing skills beginning to emerge. He is the most explosive point guard in history, unstoppable when he charges forward, and also very sharp at grabbing rebounds. After reaching his peak, Westbrook won titles as the scoring champion and assist leader. After Durant joined the Warriors, Westbrook became the team's leader and led the team single-handedly, with unlimited shooting rights. In the 16-17 season, Westbrook averaged a triple-double with 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists, creating history. Since then, Westbrook has remained an all-around warrior, repeatedly averaging a triple-double for the season, gradually…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with a match between the Western Conference powerhouse Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Nuggets' home court. Prior to this game, the Nuggets had a record of 26 wins and 16 losses, ranking fourth in the West, leading the fifth-place Clippers by two games. The 76ers, on the other hand, had a record of 15 wins and 26 losses, ranking eleventh in the East, and had already suffered six consecutive losses, causing morale to plummet within the team. Starting with the 76ers, although they have a formidable trio of Embiid, George, and Maxi on paper this season, Embiid has become plagued by injuries, from knee issues to sinus fractures, ankle sprains to recurring knee inflammations. He has only managed to play 13 games this season. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Embiid has missed the matchup against Jokic in Denver! Additionally, according to reports, Embiid is expected to be out for at least another week before being re-evaluated. Embiid's decline due to injuries has been a direct downward spiral, while George has become an unspoken pain for the 76ers' management. Despite a four-year, $212 million contract, George has averaged just 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists this season, with his offensive stats ranking among the lowest in the league. Not only are Philadelphia media and fans disappointed with George's performance, but even his teammates share this sentiment. However, this is only the first year of George's supermax contract, and according to salary experts, his trade value…

The Nuggets defeated the 76ers 144-109 at home, with Embiid not playing. Denver fans chanted throughout the game, "Where are you, Embiid?" It can be said that Embiid is constantly being humiliated now. In the past few seasons, Embiid only dared to strike hard in Philadelphia but not in Denver. The topic of who is better between Embiid and Jokic has now been completely settled. The gap between Embiid and Jokic is simply too big, and the recent Nuggets have a championship look. In the past 12 victories, the Nuggets have won by at least 10 points against their opponents. Gordon returned from injury and took the initiative to play off the bench, with the Nuggets still relying on Westbrook and Murray in the backcourt, Braun on the wing, Porter and Jokic at the 4-5 positions. After the game, Malone said that Gordon took the initiative to volunteer for the bench because he was afraid of disrupting the Nuggets' chemistry. This is indeed the case, as the Nuggets' record is fourth in the West, one game behind third-place Grizzlies, and 1.5 games behind second-place Rockets. Compared to the Thunder, who are 8.5 games behind, the Nuggets are now aiming to maintain fourth place and compete for second. Moreover, Jokic has a chance to win the MVP again this year, and Alexander is not necessarily stable. Because Jokic really brought out the best in Westbrook, he is currently the only player in the league who can have good chemistry with Westbrook. And Westbrook and Jokic can truly achieve 1+1 greater than…

On January 22nd, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Nuggets defeated the 76ers at home, achieving a three-game winning streak. Facing the 76ers without Embiid, Jokic made an all-round performance with 11 points and 4 assists in the first quarter, helping the team score 35 points in a single quarter and establish an 8-point lead. In the second quarter, both sides scored a total of 82 points, and the Nuggets expanded their lead to 10 points. At the beginning of the third quarter, the Nuggets quickly scored 27-17, expanding their lead to 20 points. It should be noted that the Nuggets scored over 100 points in just two and a half quarters. Although the 76ers tried to catch up later, the Nuggets did not give them any chance and easily won at home. Jokic once again achieved a triple-double today. In the entire game, Jokic played for 30 minutes, shooting 10 of 15, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc and 5 of 5 from the free throw line, totaling 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. This is Jokic's 19th triple-double this season, and he has also achieved a triple-double in four consecutive games, continuing to rank first in the league. At the same time, this is also Jokic's 149th career triple-double, continuing to rank third in NBA history, only behind his teammate Westbrook and Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson. It should be noted that Jokic's career triple-double ratio reached 20.8%, ranking first in NBA history! Westbrook continued to start today, playing…

On January 20th at 7 a.m. Beijing time, the Denver Nuggets faced off against their nemesis, the Orlando Magic, in an away game. Last season, the Magic completed a double-kill over the Nuggets, sweeping them in the season series! This season, the Orlando Magic has been hit by a severe injury wave. Even though their star player, Paolo Banchero, has recovered from his injury, key players such as Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony, and Markelle Fultz are still on the injury list, significantly weakening the team's fighting power. This has directly led to the Magic falling from fourth place in the Eastern Conference to seventh. Facing a weakened Magic lineup, the Nuggets have a rare opportunity for revenge! According to statistics, Jamal Murray averaged 18.7 points in the first 20 games of the season, but in his last 15 games, he has been averaging 22 points with a three-point shooting percentage of 43.4%. With Jamal Murray regaining his form and Russell Westbrook fitting perfectly into the starting lineup, the Nuggets are developing in a positive and healthy direction. The Nuggets' starting lineup for this game includes Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, Bruce Brown, Michael Porter Jr., and Jamal Murray. The Magic's starting lineup consists of Markelle Fultz, Paolo Banchero, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., and Franz Wagner. The game began with the Magic taking an early lead, 8-3, forcing a timeout from the Nuggets! Jokic hit a mid-range shot, Okeke responded with a layup, Carter Jr. nailed a three-pointer, Brown finished a fast-break dunk, Banchero scored two points with a…

In a recent intense NBA game, the Nuggets defeated the Magic with a score of 113-100. In this match, the Nuggets performed brilliantly, and the four truths behind the game are worth our in-depth analysis. Low-Salary Westbrook, Playing Second Fiddle Strength Westbrook, who joined the Nuggets on a low salary, was originally positioned as a supporting role, but he played the part of the second fiddle on the court. On the offensive end, Westbrook scored and connected the team with both hands. He and Jokic had a perfect understanding between them, and in the fast-paced counterattacks, Westbrook did not covet credit, always passing the ball at the right moment. In the third quarter, his assist to Braun for an alley-oop dunk set the atmosphere ablaze. Defensively, Westbrook was equally commendable, running all over the court with a positive attitude and not letting go of any defensive opportunity. In this game, Westbrook made 5 out of 9 shots, scoring 12 points efficiently, and also contributed 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Jokic's Efficient Triple-Double, Easily Controlling the Whole Game Jokic didn't take many shots in this game, but his efficiency was extremely high, making 7 out of 9 shots to score 20 points, and also adding 14 rebounds and 10 assists, easily achieving a triple-double. In the first quarter, when his teammates were not feeling their best, Jokic took the initiative to step up, using his strong personal ability to take over the scoring and open up the situation for the team. By the third quarter, the opponent strengthened their defense against…

Victory! Jokic with 20+14+10, Banchero 17 for 4, Westbrook Makes a Big Contribution, Western Conference Landscape Changes Beijing time January 20, 2025, the 23-20 Magic hosted the 25-16 Nuggets. The Magic were missing the Wagner brothers, Suggs, and Bitadze, suffering a significant loss in combat power. On paper, they were not considered strong opponents for the Nuggets. However, the Magic are an iron-blooded team known for their tenacity and strong defense. Could the Magic pull off an upset against the Nuggets today? The Magic's starting lineup featured Anthony, Pope, Silva, Banchero, and Carter, while the Nuggets started with Murray, Westbrook, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, Carter and Pope opened with a 4-0 lead. Westbrook hit a three-pointer, followed by Carter and Pope scoring another four points, putting the Magic ahead 8-3. After a timeout, Jokic and Murray scored, to which Silva and Carter responded, maintaining the Magic's lead at 13-7. Braun scored four consecutive points, Banchero made a putback, and the Magic led by four. Jokic made a layup, Silva responded with a three-pointer, and the lead was five. Porter hit a three-pointer, Pope responded in kind, and the lead remained at five. Jokic and Westbrook scored again, while Quinn and Xiustan hit three-pointers, extending the lead to seven. Jokic and Strasser narrowed the gap to one point, and the first quarter ended with the Magic leading 29-28. In the second quarter, Quinn made a layup, giving the Magic a three-point lead. Gordon also made a layup. Banchero, Quinn, and Xiustan combined for seven points, extending the…

On January 20th, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 113-100 on the road. The team has won six out of their last seven games and is currently only one game behind the Memphis Grizzlies as they strive to reach the top three in the Western Conference. In the first half of this game, both teams played back and forth, with the Nuggets not having a significant advantage. They only managed a two-point lead at halftime against a depleted Magic squad, failing to create a substantial gap. However, in the third quarter, Nikola Jokic began to distribute assists aggressively, dishing out seven assists in the quarter alone. Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Bruce Brown combined for 29 points, leading the team to a 39-25 scoring run in the quarter. The Nuggets extended their lead to 16 points thanks to their performance in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets further increased their lead to 20 points, effectively ending any suspense in the game. Ultimately, the Nuggets secured an easy victory on the road, continuing their recent strong momentum. Jokic once again delivered a dominant performance, playing only the first three quarters of the game. He shot 7-for-9, accumulating 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks while committing just two turnovers. He showcased his all-around skills on both offense and defense, effortlessly dominating the paint against the Magic's interior defense. It's worth noting that this marks the third consecutive game in which Jokic has recorded a…

On January 18th in the NBA, two shocking news stories emerged off the court. The Clippers have set their sights on Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors, according to local media in Los Angeles. Siakam, standing at 206 cm tall and born in 1993, currently has a contract worth $35.25 million over three years. This season, he averages 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, with an impressive three-point shooting accuracy of 36.2%. On the court, Siakam's defensive skills are outstanding, with quick lateral movement and top-notch help defense, often causing significant disruptions to opponents' offenses. However, he is not without flaws; his limited post-up offensive moves and older age restrict his potential. To successfully bring in Siakam, the Clippers may have to offer Terance Mann as part of the trade package. This potential trade has sparked widespread speculation and discussion among fans, who are closely watching the Clippers' next moves and the future direction of Mann. Meanwhile, The Daily Mail reports that the Denver Nuggets are in active discussions with Russell Westbrook about a contract extension, with the team keen to keep him in Denver long-term. Since joining the Nuggets, Westbrook's performance has steadily improved, seemingly finding his peak form. Coach Michael Malone appears to have found the right way to use Westbrook, allowing him to fully leverage his strengths on the court. Westbrook and Nikola Jokic have developed a complementary synergy, with their partnership significantly contributing to the team's victories. Currently, the Nuggets hold the fourth spot in the Western Conference, with Westbrook playing a crucial role in…