Hello NBA friends!There were 13 games in the NBA on December 12, many of which were spectacular. Wembanyama had 15 points, 18 rebounds and 5 blocks, and the Spurs lost to the Rockets to end a 17-game losing streak. Cunningham had 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, Haliburton had 14 points and 16 assists, and the Pistons lost to the Pacers on a 20-game losing streak. The Fat Tigers scored 36 points and 5 rebounds to beat the Timberwolves, and Jokic scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the Nuggets to beat the Hawks. Let's take a look at the midday news:
1. Lakers injury report
The Lakers will travel to the Mavericks tomorrow at 8:30. The Lakers officially released an injury report for tomorrow's game, in which thick eyebrows (left adductor hip spasm), Vanderbilt (lower back cramp), James (left calf contusion) are doubtful;Schifino (lower back spasm), Lewis (Development League), Vincent (left knee effusion) missed the game.
2. The Spurs lost 17 in a row
The Spurs lost to the Rockets 82-93, suffered a 17-game losing streak, and were firmly in the bottom of the West with 3 wins and 19 losses. The 17-game losing streak is the longest in Spurs history. In 2023, the Spurs broke the longest losing streak in franchise history twice in one year.
The Spurs scored 82 points for the lowest single game in the league this season, and the Rockets scored 93 points for the lowest points for a winner in all games this season.
3. The Pistons lost 20 in a row
The Pacers beat the Pistons 131-123. The Pistons suffered a 20-game losing streak and continued to break the record for the longest losing streak in team history.
4. Monty: We've made a lot of progress
In response to the 20-game losing streak, Monty said: "Although the losing streak has hurt us all. But you may not believe it, but we still have a lot of progress. I was inspired by what I saw tonight. Now we need to build on that and I've been learning about these guys. We started figuring out that when we opened up the space, we could score points.
Embiid erupts again
The 76ers beat the Wizards by 45 points 146-101, and Embiid played 29 minutes and 36 seconds, scoring 34 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block on 14-of-20 shooting.
6. Experts talk about brownies
ESPN salary expert Marks commented on Bronny's draft prospects on the TV show. "It's hard for me to foresee a team that would draft a young James to attract older James to join, especially teams that are in the top 10 draft," he said. If you follow a team, like the Hornets, they will pick BronnySome people might be the first round pick or the second round pick, and the Hornets will pick him with the eighth pick in the draft just because they believe they can get JamesThat's not how teams work, they'll act according to a draft strategy board that they've collectively studied.
Suns Warriors injury report
On Dec. 13, the Suns will host the Warriors. For the Suns, Beal is confirmed to be back, and Durant is doubtful.
The Warriors' Paul and Klay are both expected to play, with Payton Jr. missing.
The Rockets are 10-1 at home
The Rockets have won 10 consecutive home games and have a 10-1 home record. The home record is the second-best in the league, behind only the Green Army's 10-0 record.
**Comparison chart
*ClutchPoints posted this season's Mid-Season Tournament Team of the Year vs Last Season's Team of the Year, and wrote: Both teams PK, which team do you choose?
10. **Talk about the first coach who got out of class
The Spurs suffered a 17-game losing streak to the Rockets and the Pistons lost to the Pacers for a 20-game losing streak. No coach has been fired so far this season.
And just two weeks into the regular season last year, Nets head coach Nash was fired, becoming the first coach to be fired last season.