In the final quarter of the game between the Nuggets and the Spurs with 5 minutes and 36 seconds remaining, Westbrook missed an open basket after receiving a back pass from Jokic under the basket. This shot was a complete airball, which led to Westbrook being ridiculed by many Spurs fans who uploaded videos of this moment. However, with 1 minute and 47 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Westbrook hit a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Jokic outside the arc, helping the Nuggets take the lead at 107-106. Unfortunately, in the last 14 seconds, Westbrook and Jokic's pick-and-roll did not result in a successful buzzer-beater for Jokic. Coach Malone had great trust in Westbrook, and he continued to play in overtime. In overtime, Westbrook only had one shot attempt, but he managed to grab one offensive rebound and two defensive rebounds, along with dishing out one assist. His defensive performance in overtime was particularly impressive, while Paul went scoreless in overtime, shooting 0-for-2. In the entire game, Westbrook played for 36 minutes, shooting 4-for-11 (36.4% FG), including 1-for-4 from three-point range, scoring 9 points, 6 assists, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block, and 1 turnover. On the other hand, Paul played for 31 minutes, shooting 1-for-9 (11.1% FG), including 0-for-3 from three-point range, scoring 2 points, 8 assists, and 2 turnovers. Paul's performance was clearly inferior to Westbrook's, especially considering Paul's salary is 11million,whileWestbrook′sisonly11 million, while Westbrook's is only 11million,whileWestbrook′sisonly3.3 million. Westbrook also achieved a milestone in this game, surpassing Nuggets legend Alex English to rank 22nd in…

A regrettable loss! Jokic with 41+18+9, Westbrook departs immediately post-game, Jokic hugs Spurs players 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists! These dazzling statistics belong to Jokic, the absolute core of the Nuggets. However, even such a godly performance was not enough to secure victory for the Nuggets at home. On January 4th, in an NBA regular-season game, the Nuggets narrowly lost to the Spurs with a score of 110-113. The result of this game surprised many fans and left them sighing. After the game, Westbrook left the court dejectedly, while Jokic stayed behind to embrace and pay his respects to the Spurs players one by one. This stark contrast may be a microcosm of the game itself - honorable in defeat, but the cruelty of competitive sports lies not only in victory or defeat but also in the inner desire for victory. This game was filled with highlights from the start. Both the Nuggets and the Spurs have their unique styles and strengths. For the Nuggets, Jokic is undoubtedly the biggest reliance. His comprehensive skills and excellent vision make the Nuggets' offense flow like water. On the other side, the Spurs boast the highly anticipated rising star, Wembanyama. This young French player, with his height and long arms, is both offensive and defensive, hailed as a future superstar. This game was also a direct confrontation between two superstars, naturally attracting the attention of countless fans. From the beginning of the game, the Spurs displayed their powerful offensive firepower, frequently hitting three-pointers from outside and scoring inside thanks to Wembanyama's…

At the age of 36, regardless of the sport, it is generally considered to be the end of one's career. At this stage, players mainly focus on enjoying themselves. However, in Russell Westbrook's dictionary, the word "enjoyment" has never appeared. Despite a significant decline in his athletic abilities and living the life of a wandering player, his eyes are still filled with confidence. Even when fans point their fingers at him and shout insults, or when his family faces "death threats," Westbrook still believes that he can provide assistance to the team and play a crucial role. Westbrook's historical status is unquestionable. He holds an MVP trophy, is both a scoring champion and assist leader, and is also the NBA's all-time triple-double king, having achieved an average triple-double for three consecutive seasons. Despite his partners leaving one by one, as long as Westbrook was there, the Thunder he led were always a strong playoff-level team. However, since leaving Oklahoma City, Westbrook's fortunes have taken a sharp turn for the worse, gradually declining from a top-tier star to a journeyman. In the past five years, Westbrook has wandered through four cities, playing for the Rockets, Wizards, Lakers, Clippers, and now the Nuggets. Except for the Wizards, his performance on the other three teams has not been ideal, and he has even been labeled a "ball hog" and "cancer." It's difficult for Westbrook, who is accustomed to handling the ball, to exert his power without the ball. Therefore, he cannot integrate well with stars like Harden, James, and Paul George. Moreover, Westbrook's…

On December 31st, Beijing time, my Nuggets really showed off on the road, defeating the Jazz 132-121 and securing a second consecutive victory. In the first half, I was actually trailing by 2 points, but don't underestimate me. By the third quarter, I started to explode, scoring 34-23 in a single quarter to take the lead. In the fourth quarter, Jokic and Westbrook worked together to help me secure this victory. Let's take a look at this game! Jokic of the Nuggets is really amazing, hitting 14 out of 34 shots, scoring 36 points, grabbing 23 rebounds, dishing out 10 assists, and adding 3 steals. Although the shooting percentage isn't particularly high, these stats are simply explosive, and he led the team to victory, which is why Jokic is a strong contender for the MVP. As for Westbrook, he's also superhuman, making all 7 shots and easily scoring 16 points while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists, plus 4 steals, visible on both offense and defense. Murray didn't hold back either, contributing 20 points and 10 assists. Porter scored 21 points, and Braun also had 20 points, with each of the starting five players performing brilliantly. On the other side, the Jazz's Sexton scored 22 points, Markkanen got 17 points, and the whole team had five players scoring in double figures, causing quite a bit of trouble for the Nuggets. We have to talk about it! The 36-year-old Westbrook was really firing on all cylinders in today's game, his state was simply berserk. Not only did he easily…

Russell Westbrook is truly performing well with the Nuggets now, it seems that only Jokic can bring out the best in Westbrook. The MVP-winning Westbrook from his days as the leader of the Thunder seems to have returned. The peak of Westbrook's career was during his time with the Thunder, but despite being paired with George and Anthony, they couldn't get past the first round. After moving to the Rockets to team up with Harden, they were swept by the Lakers in the second round. Even when he went to the Wizards to play with Beal, they still exited in the first round of the playoffs. Later, after a stint with the Lakers alongside LeBron, Westbrook's lack of shooting ability left the Lakers struggling for space on the court. It wasn't until he returned to the Clippers that he started to regain his form. After playing alongside so many stars, it turns out that Jokic is the one who fits best with Westbrook. Both players share a common trait: triple-doubles. Currently, Westbrook is only taking open three-point shots and driving to the basket, avoiding mid-range shots. This simplification of his game has made him more efficient. Moreover, Jokic is an excellent passer and his organizational skills allow Westbrook to operate in comfortable positions. It's believed that this season, under Westbrook's resurgence, the Nuggets will achieve satisfying results.

Translation: Is the NBA really not being watched anymore? The current season has completed two-fifths of its games. During the offseason, the NBA struck a jaw-dropping partnership with media giants ESPN, Amazon, and NBC. This is an 11-year, $77 billion media rights deal that has led to a pay-to-watch model for fans. However, viewership has dropped by 31% compared to last year. ESPN's ratings have fallen by 28%, and TNT's by 3%. Could it be just because "LeBron is being targeted, Curry is getting fewer opportunities, Harden is struggling, and Durant is exhausted"? The four major stars are all aging, so it's no wonder they're not as popular. In response, Adam Silver said: It's only because other events and hot news have attracted more viewers during this period; the NBA still has many people paying attention. But the real reasons may be even more disheartening for Silver: Legalized gambling, encouraging offense at the expense of defense, a capitalistic game, ignoring the charm of sports competition, and focusing on the business model—Silver is also a significant factor in why the games have become less enjoyable. If he had retained even a bit of Stern's sentimentality, the games wouldn't be this hard to watch. Is this era coming to an end? LeBron is 40, Durant is 36, Curry is 36, Westbrook is 36, and Paul is 39. Even the youngest, Harden, is 35! Shaquille O'Neal retweeted an American media tweet: The era is ending! What will happen after they retire? Who can hold up the future face of the NBA? At present,…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus match in the Western Conference, with the Utah Jazz continuing to host the Denver Nuggets. This is the third matchup between the two teams this season, and the Nuggets have won both previous encounters. In fact, although the Nuggets currently rank seventh in the West with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses, their team form is not stable. Especially the second-in-command Murray, who has averaged only 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists this season, with a three-point shooting percentage as low as 35%, a career low. However, with the deepening of the season, Murray's form is recovering. Throughout December, Murray has been averaging 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.6 steals, with his three-point shooting percentage rising to 43.4%. According to data from American media B/R, when Murray takes at least 17 shots this season, the Nuggets have a record of 9 wins and 2 losses; when he takes fewer than 17 shots, their record is only 3 wins and 10 losses. Obviously, Jokic needs Murray to perform at his best for the Nuggets to go further. Regarding Murray's recent return to form, Jokic also has no shortage of praise, saying: "I think since Murray returned from injury, he has been slowly regaining the feeling of winning. He has performed very well recently, always full of energy. I think this is the performance he should be delivering!" Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's…

Triple-doubles refer to a game in which three out of the five basic statistics reach double digits. Generally, it is easier for points, rebounds, and assists to reach double figures, and most players' triple-doubles are of this type. In NBA history, the player with the most triple-doubles is Westbrook, who has an impressive 201, far ahead of other current players. Even a versatile player like James falls short by 81 compared to Westbrook. However, there are two current players who still have a chance to break this record. Let's take a look at who they are! The Value of Westbrook's 201 Triple-Doubles The 16-17 season was when fans redefined the concept of a triple-double. That year, Westbrook achieved the second-ever average triple-double in NBA history. The first was by the early NBA great, Oscar Robertson (known as "the Big O"). Before this, people didn't have much of a concept about averaging a triple-double. After that, triple-doubles were rare, something many players could only occasionally achieve, making them very precious. This is why we saw the bizarre incident where James' former teammate, Ricky Davis, attempted to grab his own missed shot to pad his rebound stats in pursuit of a triple-double. After all, triple-doubles are hard to come by, and missing one might mean not getting another chance for a while. In that season, after Durant left, Westbrook took on the offensive burden for the Thunder and transformed into a ball-dominant core player. He averaged 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game, achieving 42 triple-doubles in a single season.…

With the continuous evolution of NBA gameplay, scoring has become much easier for players today compared to a decade ago. This season alone, more than 40 players in the league are averaging over 20 points per game. Considering that superstar pairings have become commonplace in the current NBA, we've seen numerous high-scoring duos emerge, with some teams boasting an average combined score of over 50 points. For instance, this season's Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have a combined average of 58.6 points. However, since the regular season is far from over, their performance may still fluctuate. Excluding this season, let's take a look at the highest-scoring duos in NBA history. Anthony & Iverson (52.1 points per game in the 08 season) In the mid-2006-2007 season, Allen Iverson was traded to the Nuggets. Although he was no longer at his peak, he still had considerable scoring ability. At the same time, the Nuggets' star player Carmelo Anthony had matured, forming a formidable outside shooting duo with Iverson. By the 2007-2008 season, both their averages ranked in the top five in the league, with Iverson averaging 26.4 points (third in the league) and Anthony following closely with 25.7 points (fourth in the league). Under the leadership of Anthony and Iverson, the Nuggets won five more games in the regular season than the previous year. However, due to fierce competition in the West, their ranking actually dropped to eighth in the West, and they were eliminated in the first round that year. James & Wade (52.2 points per game in the 11…

In life, success is fleeting, while failure is the main theme. However, how one faces failure distinguishes different people; some are defeated by it, while others rise and continue forward. The NBA league is no exception. Take LeBron James, the oldest active player in the NBA, for example: he has reached the NBA Finals ten times but missed out on the championship six times. Yet, his unparalleled career is evidenced by four championship rings and a series of personal honors and milestones, making him akin to the greatest of all time (GOAT)! There is another star in the league who fears neither time nor storms, always remaining young, writing his own legend with speed and passion, which is quite inspiring and worth learning from! I am referring to Russell Westbrook! Westbrook is lucky; at a young age, he reached the NBA Finals alongside Durant and Harden, leaving with his head held high even after losing to the Heat's Big Three led by LeBron, Wade, and Bosh. However, Westbrook is also unlucky, as that turned out to be his closest brush with an NBA championship! Fortunately, Westbrook never gives up or believes in defeat, earning titles such as scoring champion, assist leader, steal leader, and becoming the NBA's historical triple-double king! As fans say, even if Westbrook never wins a championship or retires right where he is, he will undoubtedly enter the Hall of Fame! However, since leaving the Thunder, Westbrook began a turbulent and declining career, partnering with Harden in Houston, Beal in Washington, and teaming up with James and…