Some are born in Rome, while others spend their entire lives unable to reach it. Some always find ways to ride the waves and reach Rome! In life, success is fleeting, but failure is the main theme. However, how one faces failure distinguishes different types of people: some are knocked down by failure, while others get up and continue moving forward. The NBA is a world of survival of the fittest, where prodigies like LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, who peak upon their debut, are few and far between. Most stars need the right time, place, and people to truly shine, enduring numerous challenges before they can defy fate and become true winners of fame and fortune, such as Nikola Jokic, who went from a second-round pick to an MVP, champion, and Finals MVP, writing the most magnificent tale of overcoming adversity! There is another star in the league who doesn't believe in fate and refuses to give up, being only one big contract away from becoming a winner in life! Jonathan Kuminga was born in Goma, a war-torn border town in Congo. Kuminga once said: "If many players had gone through what I've been through, they would have given up basketball or even needed psychological counseling, but these things don't affect me; they are the continuous source of my motivation!" From learning to play basketball by watching Kobe Bryant's highlights to giving up college to represent Ignite in the G League, from joining the Golden State Warriors, the reigning champions, as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021…

Surprise Upset! Curry 22 for 9, Durant 31 points + 6 turnovers, both unexpectedly injured and withdrawn, Warriors successfully avenge By Lao Kankanqiu | Edited by Lao Kankanqiu On December 29th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus match in the Western Conference, with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Phoenix Suns back-to-back. This is the second encounter between the two teams this season. In the previous match, the Suns defeated the Warriors by 8 points, slightly taking the upper hand. Interestingly, the Warriors have faced Pacific Division teams with a record of 0 wins and 5 losses, without a single victory, including 0-3 against the Clippers, 0-1 against the Lakers, and 0-1 against the Suns, which is indeed somewhat restrained. More difficult is that after the Warriors topped the Western Conference, they only managed to win 3 out of the next 15 games, ranking at the bottom of the league during the same period. They currently hold a total record of 15 wins and 15 losses, ranking 11th in the West, indicating that there must be major issues within the team. Combined with Curry's previous statement to the media that if playing basketball no longer brings him joy, it would be time to retire, it is clear that the Warriors' locker room is not as calm as it appears on the outside. Similarly, the Suns have also been struggling recently, much like the Warriors' trajectory. They once topped the Western Conference standings but then Durant suffered an injury, and the team's performance plummeted. They are…

On December 29th, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued with the Lakers facing the Kings at home. Although the Lakers had previously won all three encounters this season, they received bad news today as James was absent due to illness. It remains to be seen whether DeRozan's buff will disappear in James' absence. In the first quarter, the Lakers were on fire, with Davis, Christie, and Reeves almost flawless in their shooting, helping the Lakers take the lead. However, the Kings then made a small run to overtake the score. In the closing stages, the Lakers, led by Davis and Reeves, made a run to establish an 11-point lead. At the last moment, Fox assisted Ryan with a buzzer-beating alley-oop dunk, ending the first quarter with the Lakers leading 40-31. In the second quarter, the Kings took advantage of Davis' absence, continuously attacking the paint to reduce the gap to one point. After Davis returned, the Lakers briefly extended the lead again, but the Kings found their rhythm and couldn't be stopped. The two teams engaged in an offensive shootout, with the score tied or alternating leads multiple times. At halftime, the Kings led 66-65. In the third quarter, the Kings continued their second-quarter form, maintaining a slight lead. However, after leading 76-73, the Kings suddenly lost power, unable to make shots on offense. On the Lakers' side, Hachimura and Davis used their size advantage to repeatedly attack the paint for points, along with some fast breaks, resulting in a massive scoring run. The Lakers led 107-90 after three…

Lakers 132: Kings 122 - Davis Dominates with 36 Points, Reeves Contributes 20+ to Secure Home Victory In the NBA regular season on December 28, 2024, the Lakers secured a 132-122 victory over the Kings at home, achieving their second consecutive win. In this game, Davis delivered an impressive performance with 36 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists, playing a crucial role in the team's success. Additionally, Austin Reeves and Rui Hachimura both scored over 20 points, significantly contributing to the Lakers' triumph. On the Kings' side, DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points with 4 rebounds, De'Aaron Fox contributed 15 points with 3 rebounds, and Monk also had 13 points with 4 rebounds. Despite multiple players scoring in double figures for the Kings, they were unable to stage a comeback against the Lakers' strong offensive push. The Lakers dominated the Kings in rebounds and offensive rebounds, securing 53 and 14 respectively, while the Kings managed only 43 and 4. The Kings committed as many as 15 turnovers, leading to 22 points for the Lakers off turnovers, whereas the Lakers had just 9 turnovers, scoring 9 points off them. This match demonstrated that even without James, the Lakers could still rely on other players' outstanding performances to secure victories. Warriors 109: Suns 105 - Kuminga's Explosion, Curry's Steady Output, Durant Scores 31 in Vain The Warriors defeated the Suns with a score of 109-105. In this game, Curry scored 22 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while rookie Kuminga shone with 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists, becoming the key…

NBA regular season, the Warriors defeated the Suns 109-105. In this game, the Suns' performance in the final quarter was truly terrible, as they failed to score from field play in the last two minutes, which was indeed unexpected. Under this trend, the opponent was bound to complete an overtaking, ultimately leading to a loss. After the match, they faced three pieces of bad news. The warming up of Beal in this game was a happy result. After all, he made 12 out of 24 shots, scoring 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists, which is not a bad efficiency. Moreover, under his leadership, the team remained in a winning position. Even though he couldn't help the team with the last shot, he could maintain such a perfect output on the offensive end, for which the team was grateful. However, Beal and Booker are completely incompatible. During Booker's absence, Beal can perform continuously. Once Booker returns, Beal will be lost. If they continue to be incompatible in the future, perhaps trading Beal is the only option, otherwise it will be difficult for the team to achieve a chemical reaction, which is a worrying aspect. In addition, Buden's coaching in this game was a complete mess, and he led to the loss. Among them, Beal was originally playing well with the bench in the final quarter, but he switched to the starters. In fact, the starters today were not playing well. If they had been brought on later, allowing Beal to continue leading the bench, at least the vitality could have…

On December 29th, Beijing time, a total of 9 NBA games were played, involving teams such as the Thunder, Lakers, Warriors, Suns, Mavericks, Kings, and Nuggets. As a result, the Western Conference standings have become chaotic once again. The current situation can be summarized as follows: the Lakers have created an NBA miracle, the top spot has achieved 10 consecutive victories, and the Warriors have overtaken the Suns. The Thunder defeated the Hornets 106-94, with little suspense in the game process. The Thunder pulled away in the second quarter, and the Hornets failed to launch an effective offensive in the second half, ultimately resulting in an easy victory for the Thunder. In terms of statistics, Alexander scored 22 points with 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 turnovers, Jalen Williams had 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Harten contributed 12 points and 15 rebounds. After this win, the Thunder has now achieved 10 consecutive victories, the longest winning streak in the league at present. Once Holmgren returns, the Thunder may find themselves without opponents in the West. The Warriors narrowly beat the Suns 109-105, with an intense game process. Both sides took turns leading in the first half, and the gap remained close in the third quarter. In the final quarter, Schroder hit a three-pointer at a crucial moment and followed it up with two successful free throws, securing the victory for the Warriors. This win ended the Warriors' three-game losing streak, while the Suns suffered their second consecutive loss. The rankings between the two teams were swapped, with…

The Phoenix Suns faced off against the Golden State Warriors in a back-to-back road game. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green returned to action for the Warriors, while the Suns were without Devin Booker due to suspension and Jusuf Nurkic was also out. The Suns' starting lineup featured Jones, Beal, Dunn, Kevin Durant, and Plumlee; the Warriors countered with Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Green, and TJD. In the first quarter, Beal started strong with four consecutive shots made, scoring 10 points on his own. However, the Warriors had multiple players contributing, including Curry who hit a three-pointer early on. The score remained close, with the Warriors leading 15-13 at the first timeout. After the break, the Suns' offense struggled, allowing Curry to hit another three-pointer and take the lead. The Warriors then brought in Kuminga, who scored seven straight points, prompting a Suns timeout with the score at 25-18. Upon resuming play, Durant began to exert himself on both ends of the court, though the Suns unsuccessfully challenged a goaltending call. Durant continued to score through mid-range jumpers and a 2+1 play to keep the Suns in the game. The Warriors, with contributions from Kuminga and Davis, ended the quarter leading 34-27. During the second quarter, both teams rotated their lineups, with Curry and Beal leading their respective teams. Okogie had a steal and dunk, followed by Beal hitting a three-pointer, reducing the Suns' deficit to two points. After Green returned, the Warriors continued to commit turnovers, leading to Okogie drawing fouls and free throws, causing Coach Kerr to call a timeout.…

The Clippers are expected to welcome back their star player, known as "Ka Zi," who has been training in the G League following his recovery. There is speculation that he might return for the home game against the Atlanta Hawks, but the team is being cautious, possibly delaying his comeback until January 12th against the Charlotte Hornets. Fans are advised to be patient as Ka Zi's return is inevitable. The Clippers have a lighter schedule ahead, which they hope to capitalize on with Ka Zi's return, aiming to make a strong push. The team needs scoring options, particularly from the bench, and is looking for someone to provide rim protection and rebounds when Zubac is resting. There is a sense of nostalgia for Boston and Taisi, two players who are not with the Clippers anymore. When watching other teams like the Pelicans, fans reminisce about these players, feeling a connection with them. Bamba is seen as an unpredictable element, capable of making significant contributions at crucial moments, much like Plumlee did in the past. There is a desire for a reliable backup center rather than a top-tier power forward. Last season, when the Clippers were in crisis, Taisi joined and performed well. Fans remember his solid performances and believe he was a valuable addition. They also express their fondness for Taisi and Coffey, two players they hold in high regard. Ka Zi is at a point where he needs to change his playing style. His rushed return in the playoffs against the Mavericks led to consecutive losses, and this time…

The young Houston Rockets have performed exceptionally well this season. The Rockets are at the forefront of the league in both defense and rebounding this season, even though their offense still has obvious shortcomings, their record can still rank among the top three in the West. However, the goal for the Rockets this season is still to make it to the playoffs, and they cannot be too proud as they are still on the path of rebuilding. In yesterday's game against the Timberwolves, the Rockets paid a price for their youth. With over three minutes remaining in the game, the Rockets were still leading by 15 points, but under favorable circumstances, they subsequently made a disastrous performance, allowing their opponents to make a run and unfortunately lost the game. This game fully exposed the lack of a star player in the Rockets, if they had a superstar who could seal the deal, they could have won many more games this season. Recently, there have been rumors about the trade of Kings star De'Aaron Fox. The Kings are experiencing internal strife and have fired head coach Mike Brown. According to media reports, Fox may consider leaving the team, and teams like the Rockets and Spurs are closely monitoring Fox's situation. If the Rockets can get Fox, they will truly have a star player capable of playing key shots. This would be quite tempting for them. In recent days, American media outlets have been proposing trade schemes and various simulated suggestions. Recently, another trade proposal involving the Rockets trading for Fox has…

Shams: The Lakers are willing to trade three first-round picks. It's rare that the Lakers have finally come to their senses; I thought they were really planning to keep their first-round picks for future drafts? Look how happy James is, he's even doing a little dance to celebrate... It feels so familiar, be careful not to receive a lawyer's letter. In fact, the Lakers weren't unwilling to use their picks before; they once offered Westbrook and two first-round picks for Irving, but were rejected by the Nets. The Nets' asking price for Irving was Westbrook, Reeves, Christie, two first-round picks, and a pick swap, which the Lakers didn't agree to. To get back on track, the Lakers plan to use three first-round picks to acquire a player who can play alongside LeBron and Davis and also participate in Redick's coaching system in the next 3-5 years. Simply put, the Lakers want a young star. In the current league, there seem to be only two players who meet this condition and can be poached: former Klutch Sports client Trae Young and current client De'Aaron Fox... Netizens are most enthusiastic about the Lakers trading for Fox. But what the Lakers want may not align with the netizens' opinions. They previously showed strong interest in Trae Young, but they don't seem very interested in De'Aaron Fox, who is now planning to leave the Kings, and we haven't even seen any reliable rumors about the two parties. Trae Young (26 years old) is younger than De'Aaron Fox (27 years old), has stronger leadership abilities,…