In the first half, Ball’s performance was flawless, but after halftime, he started making turnovers, allowing the Spurs to capitalize on fast breaks and close the gap to just 3 points. In response, Walton was forced to call a timeout. Overall, Ball had an outstanding game, shooting 7-for-11 from the field, including 4-for-7 from three-point range, finishing with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Before this game, if Popovich had not yet seen Ball play, he surely gained a solid understanding of his abilities after witnessing...
Fox Starts Strong but Struggles in Lakers Loss
In today’s game, the Lakers started strong, leading the Kings by 20 points at one point. The Kings’ starting lineup had only one player, De’Aaron Fox, contributing significantly to the scoring. In the first half, Fox shot 5-for-10 from the field and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc, earning 12 points. Shortly after the third quarter began, Fox made another three-pointer. However, this turned out to be his only score in the entire second half. Facing off against Lonzo Ball always seems to ignite Fox’s competitive spirit, and he showcased...
Sichuan Basketball Faces Rebuilding Challenges
The team’s season has been full of misfortune, and Liu Wei feels the pressure, but injuries have become his biggest adversary. Rebuilding is not a foreign concept to Liu Wei. After Yao Ming went overseas, Liu Wei carried the Shanghai Sharks through their darkest times, eventually leading them to brighter days. However, the situation with the Sichuan team is different. They now face a bigger challenge in rebuilding and need more time to adjust. This year, Sichuan has revamped half of its roster with new players, many of whom...
Cui Wanjun Becomes The Quiet Creator of Miracles
Following Cui Wanjun created a legendary moment, a game where the Xinjiang Flying Tigers, despite being plagued by injuries, pulled off a stunning comeback against the Beijing Ducks at Wukesong Sports Center. At that time, Beijing’s foreign players were top-tier stars like Marbury and Morris. Xinjiang was trailing by 10 points at halftime but managed to complete a turnaround in the second half, eventually defeating Beijing in a dramatic finish. This unforgettable game left countless fans, especially those in Xinjiang, in awe and sparked a widespread admiration for the...
Booker Burst in Final Seconds Leads Suns to Victory
If Devin Booker’s performance had ended right there, with just 70 points, he wouldn’t be considered Kobe Bryant’s true successor. But to dive deeper, Booker made a remarkable feat in the final 37 seconds of the game, earning 5 free throws and hitting a three-pointer. He scored 10 points in those 37 seconds—arguably one of the most magical performances since Tracy McGrady’s famous 13 points in 35 seconds. In the fourth quarter, Booker exploded. In just one period, he went 3-for-3 from the field, but it was his 11...