45 points in the first quarter ranked No. 1 in the league! The US media is planning a 5-for-1 trade. Will the Trail Blazers playoff hopes drop sharply?

So far in the new NBA season, players’ single-quarter scoring statistics have been compiled by the American media StatMuse. The final result is that San Goal, Xiaoli, Booker and Maxey are leading the way respectively. Among them, LaMelo Ball currently ranks first in the league with 45 points in the first quarter (first 4 games)!

Averaged 24.8 points + 8.0 rebounds + 10.2 assists + 1.8 steals per game, a solid All-Star level! A healthy Ball can still display his talents offensively and organizationally, but the Hornets are increasingly disappointed with him.

Ball's ability is undoubted, but the past five seasons have also proven that he is not suitable for Charlotte. There are still limitations in their playing style. This is the view from BF famous reporter Greg Swartz.

"The backcourt duo of Westbrook + Schroeder will undoubtedly not be able to help the Kings enter the playoffs. If Sacramento can take the risk to win Ball, it will undoubtedly be quite suitable for the players and the team!"

Subsequently, the US media FW brewed a related deal: specifically package DeRozan + Saric + Carter + 2027 first round and 2031 first round for the Kings, respectively from the Spurs and Timberwolves.

So far, the Kings have acquired LaMelo Ball! Media analysis pointed out that Ball's playing style perfectly fits LaVine and Sabonis Jr., which can allow the team to form a trio capable of hitting the playoffs.

The Kings' forwards and interiors have good scoring capabilities, but their backcourt offensive level is insufficient and the organization lacks creativity. Westbrook and Schroeder lack impact due to their age and are not real organizers.

From the perspective of the paper lineup, it is obvious that Ball's passing and single efficiency with the ball are more suitable for the current Kings. This also means that the Kings can operate well in an internal and external connection system after acquiring a player with passing creativity.

For Ball, when he has excellent offensive teammates like LaVine and Sabonis in the lineup, he can focus more on organization and can bring more space to the team's interior in terms of sustainability. This is undoubtedly something that Westbrook and Schroeder, who lack shooting ability, cannot do. The change in play style can also allow him to better stay healthy, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Win the championship, king? Obviously not! But there’s fun in the playoffs! At present, the pattern of the Western Conference and the new season may be rewritten. The Spurs are expected to occupy one spot. The rest, Thunder + Warriors + Nuggets + Clippers + Lakers + Rockets are the teams with high probability of playoffs.

The competition for the last spot may revolve around the Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Timberwolves and Kings. Among them, the Trail Blazers are currently ranked fifth in the Western Conference. But if the Kings welcome Ball, do you also think that the Trail Blazers' hope of returning to the playoffs will drop sharply?