The Nets got into big trouble, and the NBA fined $100,000!
On December 28, the Nets challenged the Bucks away, but what was supposed to be a white-hot game ended in a waiver. The Nets' "Big Three" Bridges, Thomas and O'Neal collectively hung up their waiver cards after only playing the first quarter.
What's even more excessive is that Claxton and other 4 people who could have played also abstained for no reason. This directly led to an easy 60-point win for the Bucks, and fans were confused.
The NBA then launched an investigation and issued a $100,000 fine for serious violations of the Nets' player participation policy. It was also the first time the NBA has been penalized for a waiver for violating the rules. It seems that the Nets are really heavy, and the coach may have to pay for the mistakes of the players.
Thunder Rising Star, becoming the first guard in history to complete the feat of "three doubles in a row"!
The MVP of the month in the West was born, and Thunder guard SGA was elected with a high vote. He played in full attendance in December, averaging 31.9 points, 6.6 assists and 3.1 steals per game, more than three in all three statistics. What's even more amazing is that he shot 55.3% from the field, shooting more than half of his 30+ points for two consecutive months.
The performance of such a "three consecutive months" is jaw-dropping. In the history of the NBA, no guard has ever completed it since Jordan.
SGA not only won the MVP of the Western Conference this time, but also became the first guard hero in the history of the league to achieve the achievement of "Triple Double of the Month"!
Brother Alphabet slashed 64 points, beating Anteto Compo to become a new member of the "60 Points Club"!
The MVP of the month in the east is naturally none other than Brother Alphabet. In December, he exploded in full swing, averaging 32.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game, with a triple-double. What's even more jaw-dropping is that Brother Alphabet scored as many as 64 points in the game against the Pacers!
The number of 64 points in a single game directly allowed Brother Alphabet to advance to the "Sixty Points Club". Among them, his performance against Pacers rookie Antetokounmpo was even more impressive.
Ante's performance this season has been eye-catching, and he has dominated writeField many times, but this time he was completely beaten by Brother Alphabet, and he was beaten in a downstream. This is clearly the gap in fitness and experience between the newcomers and the veterans. I look at Ante's battle, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep in the shadow of Brother Alphabet!
The Lakers suffered eight consecutive defeats, the rift is beginning to appear, and the coaching position is in jeopardy!
Speaking of the most dramatic of this month, it has to be the Lakers. They won the mid-season in mid-December and were in the limelight. At the beginning of the new year, the Lakers only won 3-8 in January, ranked 9th in the West, and directly became a fringe team in the play-off zone. This downward trend is surprising.
What's even more unexpected is that the Lakers kept rotating the starting lineup and tried to stop the bleeding. Ham's scramble seems to be unable to find the crux of the problem, and the contradictions within the team are highlighted. Veteran reporters broke the news that Hamm's relationship with a number of players and assistant coaches had deteriorated rapidly. This has seriously affected the team's tactical deployment. There are different opinions, and there are voices that if Hamm continues like this, the termination of the contract is inevitable.
Personally, though, I think Hamm is primarily responsible. But with the Lakers' current weak lineup, it is difficult to turn the tide with whoever is replaced. Structural problems are highlighted, and we can only count on a hot trading market. If I were a Lakers executive, I would definitely sacrifice Zhan Mei in exchange for a young and energetic rookie this winter window!
The Warriors Payton Jr. was hit hard again, and Kerr made a surprising announcement that Kuminga would take over!
The Warriors, ranked 11th in the West, are also surging. Happily, their number one star, Dream Green, will be back in the near future. This is undoubtedly a huge positive and will hopefully put the Warriors back into the playoffs.
But on the other hand, Payton Jr., the team's new core, unfortunately suffered a second-degree strain in his left leg and will be out of action for at least three weeks. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow. What's even more surprising is that coach Kerr reluctantly announced in an interview that rookie Kuminga will start the main team for the rest of the season.
I think this trick is risky, but it's understandable. Kerr is clearly aware that the Warriors' glory is a thing of the past. The era of Tang Shen is gone, and now we can only count on the new star Kuminga and others to support the overall situation. It's a sign of the old and the new, and a sign of Cole's determination to rebuild. Let's wait and see!
Some netizens said:
If the Lakers coach can't unite the locker room, I'm afraid he will have to leave the class. Zhan Mei's performance was obviously affected by the contradictions within the team, which has seriously affected the performance on the field. Such an ass determines the state of the head, damn it!
Some netizens said:
Yes, Hamm's ability alone can't turn the tide, I think the team should hurry up and try humility! After all, these old guys are no longer able to do it, and it's time to give up resources to the newcomers.
Some netizens said:
I can't even stand it. How far can a James who complains about the referee all day long lead the team?
To sum up, the performance of the teams has been jaw-dropping. The Nets were penalized for violating the rules, and the Lakers fell into a slump, which was unexpected. However, what is more noteworthy is the outburst of Thunder guards SGA and Antetokounmpo. They broke the guard scoring record and the power forward scoring record respectively, and they were called All-Stars. There is reason to believe that under the leadership of these rising stars, the alliance landscape will undergo major changes. Let's wait and see how they perform!
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