The CBA finals matchups for this season are set: Guangsha vs. Shanghai. The two best regular-season teams will face off in a thrilling showdown, with the series turning into a best-of-seven format. It promises to be an exciting finals showdown. Today, let's discuss two points: first, why He Xining, the newly crowned regular-season MVP, failed to perform against Guangsha? As expected, if Shenzhen wanted to force the series back to Zhejiang, he absolutely needed to step up tonight—he had to go all out and unleash his offense.

On May 25, Beijing time, the NBA Western Conference Finals continued, with the Spurs defeating the Thunder 103-82 at home to even the series at 2-2, setting up a pivotal Game 5. Victor Wembanyama shot 11-of-22 from the field, posting 33 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went 6-of-15 for 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. San Antonio opened the first quarter with a 16-0 run and held a 12-point lead at halftime.

On May 25 Beijing time, in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, the Spurs hosted the Thunder. The Spurs started strong, completely dominating the Thunder in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Thunder attempted a comeback, but the Spurs kept scoring to maintain control, with Wembanyama hitting an incredible half-court buzzer-beater. The Spurs exploded in the third quarter, building a lead of over 25 points. The Thunder fought hard in the fourth but couldn't close the gap.

On May 25, Beijing time, the NBA officially released the 2025-26 season All-NBA team list. As in the previous year, players must have appeared in at least 65 regular-season games to be eligible, and the selection process no longer considers positional requirements.

On May 25, Beijing time, The Athletic reporter Wes wrote a comprehensive piece about Wembanyama's world, stating outright that his most incredible moment wasn't during an official match. Here's the full story—During pregame warmups in early January, the French superstar stood under the basket with the ball stuck in the net. Instead of reaching for it, he executed a scissor kick mid-air, kicking the ball cleanly out of the hoop.

According to NBA insider Brandon Robinson, the Washington Wizards have quietly emerged as a dark-horse contender in the race for LeBron James. The Wizards' primary lure for James likely revolves around Anthony Davis. It's an open secret in league circles that Davis and James share a deep personal bond, making a reunion highly appealing. Meanwhile, Davis has publicly remained ambiguous about his long-term future in Washington.

On May 25, Beijing time, the Lakers are approaching a critical 2026 offseason, with multiple major roster adjustments on the horizon. As Doncic leads the charge to reshape the league landscape, the Lakers must retain their two key free agents—James and Reaves—if they want to stay competitive. The trade that brought in Russell Westbrook best exemplifies James's former influence, as it was reportedly orchestrated by him.

As of May 25th Beijing time, the Knicks hold a 3-0 series lead over the Cavaliers. With just one more win, they would reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and the cost of premium seats is rising accordingly. Reports indicate that for Game 3 of the Finals, two courtside seats at center court in Madison Square Garden are priced at an eye-popping $595,000 (about 4.04 million RMB).

The career of this forward was heavily influenced by injuries and came to an end that astonished many.

At age 41, "King James" gave his all on the court but couldn't carry the Los Angeles Lakers to an upset victory over defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals of the 2026 NBA playoffs.