[Epoch Times News on January 3, 2022](Epoch Times reporter Xu Jiangsheng comprehensive report) At the time of leaving the old and welcoming the new, the NBA’s regular season continues to be in full swing. On New Year’s Eve, the Celtics defeated the Suns at home 123:108 and ended their three-game losing streak; in the Bulls’ away game against the Pacers, DeMar DeRozan completed a difficult three-point buzzer in the final moments of the game. Kill, help the team to win 108:106; the recent poor record of the Lakers finally achieved a hearty victory in the last game of 2021, 139:106 victory over the Blazers.
In the first game of the new year, the Bulls beat the Wizards back-to-back 120:119 away, ushering in a wave of 7-game winning streak, with a record of 24 wins and 10 losses, continuing to rank first in the East. It was DeRozan who completed the lore miracle and staged a three-point buzzer lore in two consecutive games, which made him the first star in NBA history to beat his opponent back-to-back twice at the buzzer. The Clippers defeated Durant-led Nets 120:116 away. The Clippers went from trailing 13 points to winning in the fourth quarter and staged a major reversal. In another focus game, the Warriors narrowly beat the Jazz away.
In the first game of the new year, the Warriors who led the Western Conference and the league’s number one came to Salt Lake City to challenge the Jazz, the third in the Western Conference. Warriors Curry and Iguodala each scored a three-pointer to kill the game. In the end, they went away with 123: 116 ended the Jazz’s six-game winning streak. In the whole game, the Warriors sent out 39 assists to set a season high. Curry had 28 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. He made 158 consecutive three-pointers, setting a new NBA record held by him.
After the start of the game, the two teams competed fiercely, and there were several even splits on the field. After 14 ties, Porter scored 7 points in a row to help the Warriors take the lead. Jazz Gobert hit a three-pointer to end the first quarter, and the Warriors led 29:24. In the second quarter, Curry made a jumper and three-pointer in a row. The Warriors set off a small climax and widened the point difference to double digits. Since then, the game has become the stage for the Warriors Wiggins and Jazz substitute Clarkson. Wiggins scored 12 points in a sudden outside shot, and Ke also showed the firepower of the super sixth man, scoring 12 points in a single quarter. The Warriors have maintained a double-digit advantage. The Warriors led by 14 points 64:50 in the first half.
In the third quarter, Conley and O’Neal led the team to chase 10 points and approached. Curry responded with a three-pointer, but most of the time, he still couldn’t get rid of the Jazz’s defense. The Jazz are defensively defensive, and the offensive end is gradually exerting strength, they are a little bit closer to the score. With 5 minutes left in the third quarter, the Jazz led by 78:74, and then they led by 86:80. Since then, the Jazz have always maintained a small advantage, the Jazz led the end of the third quarter with a 91:86 lead.
In the fourth quarter, the two sides launched a decisive battle. In the middle of this section, Iguodala and Curry made three-pointers. After that, Wiggins recovered his offensive inspiration and scored 8 points. The Warriors’ offensive climax overtook the score. But with 2 minutes left in the game, the two sides tied 111:111. Since then, Curry made a jump shot and a three-pointer, and the Warriors’ lead came to 5 points. The Jazz continued to call timeouts, but Iguodala also soared three points, the Warriors sealed the victory. In the end, the Warriors defeated the Jazz 123:116 away.
In the final battle of 2021, the Lakers accepted the Blazers’ challenge at home. In this campaign, the Lakers team showed a completely different competitive state from most games this season. On the offensive end, as many as 7 Lakers scored in double figures. James only played 29 minutes and 18 seconds and scored 43 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Westbrook also scored 15 points. A large triple-double with 13 rebounds and 12 assists. The team shot 55.3% from the field and 46.3% from the three-point field. They played their best offensive game this season. On the defensive end, the Lakers also showed a very positive attitude. The attitude made the Trail Blazers very uncomfortable and eventually won 139:106.
After spending his 37th birthday, James performed extremely well in this game. With his recent outstanding performance, he has set a number of data records.
First of all, James is the only player in NBA history who can score at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and 5 three-pointers within 30 minutes of playing.
Second, this is the first time in James’ career that he scored at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in the half, becoming the third Lakers player to have at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in the half in nearly 25 seasons. The first two are O’Neal and Bynum. .
Third, James became the first player aged 37 or over after Jordan to score 40 points and 10 rebounds in 2003, and became the fourth player in history to score at least 40 points and 10 rebounds in a single game.
Fourth, James has become a player 35 years and older in NBA history who can score more than 40 points in a single game with 0 turnovers. Apart from him, only the “God of Basketball” Michael Jordan has done it three times.
Fifth, James scored 30+ points in seven consecutive games, leading the league for the 15th time this season, and tied for the second longest career.
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