On December 17, Beijing time, NBA games continued, and today, the Nets and Philadelphia, the Rockets and the Knicks, these games are the focus of the battle. In addition to the game, just in the past night, there are three other important news, below, the author for everyone to take stock of the introduction. First, the Lakers signed Thomas Jr., who scored 53 points in a single game in the NBA, and James rushed to the championship to add weight. Second, the NBA has made important decisions and is considering putting asymptomatic players in the game. Third, the 2K ability value was updated, and Harden plummeted to 89.
First, the Lakers signed a contract to reach a 53-point rush to james rush to the championship
The Lakers have won three straight games and their record has improved, and they have a good chance of reaching the top four in the West. However, just today, the bad news about the Lakers came out, according to NBA celebrity Shams, the Lakers' two big brats, Westbrook and Bradley, will trigger a health and safety agreement, will be isolated, and should be absent for at least 10 days. Previously, Howard and Munch and Tucker Jr. were all quarantined. Coupled with the absence of Ariza and Nunn due to injury, the Lakers currently have 7 players who cannot play games, and there is a shortage of manpower.
The Lakers eventually decided to sign Thomas Jr. to solve the urgent need. Thomas Jr. has played for the Lakers, but his competitive form has declined significantly, and he is no longer an NBA All-Star. Thomas Jr. has been seeking to return to the league after leaving the NBA, and now, after a long wait, it has not been in vain, and the Lakers decided to give Thomas Jr. a chance. It is reported that the two sides signed a 10-day contract, the next few games, for Thomas, must play a good performance, so as to get the opportunity to stay in the team.
Thomas Jr. once scored 53 points in a single game, and at his peak, he averaged 28+ points per game, making him the league's top scorer and an All-Star. However, after experiencing injuries, Thomas Jr. fell to the top, and now, the veteran will continue to prove himself, if he can get back to the peak 60% state, the Lakers will earn, and James will rush to the crown to increase the weight.
Second, the NBA league's important decision: consider letting asymptomatic players continue to play
In recent times, the NBA has had more than 60 players trigger health and safety agreements, and the Bulls and the Nets, Lakers and other top powerhouses are the teams with the largest number of absences. If this continues, some teams will not know whether they will be able to participate in the game smoothly, let alone win. Like the Bulls' recent games have been postponed, they can only wait until later to arrange the schedule.
The NBA has encountered a big crisis, and the league certainly does not want to stop and plans to introduce some measures to let the game continue. According to former Timberwolves vice president Sikka, the NBA league has begun to take steps to deal with the recent crisis, with players without a booster need to be tested every gameday starting Friday, and consideration is underway to allow players who test positive for COVID-19 but asymptomatic to continue playing and avoid entering the protocol.
Currently, the players quarantined in the league are either close contacts or asymptomatic infected, and some players have some symptoms, but only a minority. If these asymptomatic players are allowed to participate in the game, the entire NBA game process will not be greatly affected. It seems that the situation is very serious, and even the discussion about whether the NBA will stop has begun.
Third, Harden's 2K ability value plummeted
So far in the 21-22 season, many stars have played MVP-level performances, among which the representative figures are Durant, Curry, Alphabet Brother and Jokic, etc., they are the most powerful contenders for MVP, however, there are also some superstars whose status has declined significantly, and their performance is not satisfactory, from the performance point of view, the Nets' Harden may not be the top ten stars in the NBA.
Today, 2K company updated the player's ability value again, Harden's ability value plummeted, from 91 to 89, which is also the first time hardened in recent years to fall below 90, and at its peak, Harden's ability value was as high as 96, at that time, he was the league's top three players, Harden experienced injuries this season, and now, the impact is still very large.
Curry is still in first place with 97, while Durant, James, Alphabet Brother and Jokic are all 96 and tied for second place, Leonard and Embiid are both 95, Butler 94, Doncic 93, Anthony Davis 92, Irving 91. Players with a capacity of 90 include Morant, Lillard, Trae Young, Booker and Gobert.