On January 17, Beijing time, today the NBA has a total of 4 games, and the Sun's big victory has opened up the gap with the Warriors. Curry truce, Thompson difficult to save, the Warriors 20 points fiasco. Gobert returns, the Jazz beat the Nuggets, Jokic cut a triple-double, and the Rockets avenge the Kings.
The Warriors' 20-point fiasco was recorded
Warriors 99-119 Timberwolves, 20 points is the Timberwolves' biggest win-point difference against the Warriors since Feb. 8, 2007, and the Warriors' biggest loss-point difference of the season. Thompson returned to the starting lineup, shooting 5-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-8 from three-point range, and had 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. During the game, Thompson fought until his knee bled, but he still hadn't regained his pre-injured state.
The Warriors' No. 7 coach Cummingga played 33 minutes, 6-of-12, including 1 of 5 three-pointers and 6-of-10 from the free throw line, for a total of 19 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist. In the past three games, Cumminga has averaged 19.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game and shot 52.5 percent from the field.
For the Timberwolves, Towns played 29 minutes and had 26 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks on 11-of-20 shooting. In the fourth quarter, the bench yelled, "Let them keep playing, we don't have to play anymore, let them play." "Trash talk pierces the heart warrior.
Booker's undefeated law continues
The Suns 135-108 Pistons, sitting first in the West, are 2.5 wins ahead of the Warriors. Booker scored 30 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, scoring 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting in the first half, making him the ninth time of the season that he scored 20+ in the first half (including the first and second halves). And, the Suns have won all 9 games, keeping all of them.
Paul had 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and McGee had 20 points and 6 rebounds. Since the 2019-20 bubble rematch park, the Suns' record is 92 wins and 30 losses, with a winning percentage of 75.4%. That win rate is currently ranked first in the league.
Cunningham had 21 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists and 1 steal. In the third quarter, he was expelled for eating a second technical foul after a dunk.
Fox Second Class Vice
Rockets 118-112 Kings, Wood 23 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, Porter Jr. 23 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, and Jaylen Green 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Gordon played 31 minutes and 52 seconds, shooting 6-of-11 from the field and 2-of-5 from three-point range, with 15 points, seven rebounds and two assists, plus-minus +26. In the final moments, he scored 7 points alone, and the key layup sealed the victory.
For the Kings, Hield had 27 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals. Fox had 14 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, and in the fourth quarter he defended Matthews, who moved too much and caused the latter to land on his back, eat a second-degree malicious foul, and be directly expelled from the game.
Gobert made a comeback of 7 of 7
Jazz 125-102 Nuggets, Gobert ushered in a comeback, starting 35 minutes, 7 of 7 shooting, 18 points, 19 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks, helping the team end a four-game losing streak.
Mitchell played 35 minutes and 22 seconds, shooting 11-of-24 from the field, 4-of-12 from three-point range, 5-of-7 from the free throw line, and a team-high 31 points plus five rebounds, four assists and two steals, and in the second quarter, he scored 11 points.
Jokic played 36 minutes and 44 seconds, shooting 10-of-18 and 2-of-5 from three-point range, with a triple-double of 25 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists, plus two steals. In his 66th career triple-double, he also surpassed basketball star Harden to enjoy the 7th place in the all-time triple-double list. Jokic has scored nine triple-doubles so far this season, tying Westbrook and tied for first place in the league.