The Clippers' victory over the Warriors was witnessed by all, despite the Warriors' comeback attempt in the fourth quarter. The Clippers emerged victorious, securing their second consecutive win. With this win, the Clippers now have an 18-13 record, placing them fifth in the Western Conference. What noteworthy information has emerged following the Clippers' two consecutive victories? There is good news for Leonard, Harden has officially confirmed something, and Powell has made a request. This season's Clippers are undoubtedly one of the toughest teams in the West. They lack star players, with some having suffered injuries and missed numerous games, yet they continue to hold their ground. Winning 18 out of the first 31 games is quite impressive. It's worth considering that with Harden's strong ability to cover for his teammates and Tyronn Lue's skill in utilizing underutilized players, they have managed to establish themselves in the competitive Western Conference. As the Clippers celebrate their wins, fans eagerly await Leonard's return. What is the current situation with Leonard? There is good news: he is expected to return in next week's game. Tyronn Lue mentioned using Leonard's tactics in training to help him maintain his rhythm upon his return. However, it should be noted that Leonard will not be back for the next three games, as he will not travel with the team during the three-game road trip; his return will have to wait until the home game. Regarding Leonard's return, Harden has his own perspective. He confirmed that during the game, he discussed the matter with Leonard, who expressed his desire…

NBA regular season, the Warriors defeated the Suns at home with a score of 109-105. In this game, after the Suns' physical decline in the final quarter, their efficiency in various aspects began to drop. The Warriors seized the opportunity to widen the gap and eventually narrowly won against their opponents. After the game, the Warriors faced three joys and one concern. Kuminga's current state is getting better and better. He scored 34 points in the last game, and this game was also 34 points. More importantly, he can continuously score in the final moments to help the team establish an advantage. In fact, Kuminga is the only player on the Warriors who can create fouls by hard-charging the basket. If he were traded, it is not excluded that the situation might get worse. Therefore, Kuminga needs to continue playing for the team. As long as he is given enough ball possession, he can explode. With his tactical status improving, scoring twenty or thirty points will not be a problem. TJD, like Kuminga, has also shown his value. In these two games, TJD has been effective immediately upon entering the court, whether it's finishing, rebounding, or defense, he can handle it all. Unfortunately, after a strong first quarter, he was benched in the second quarter, and in the second half, he only played sporadically, which is quite inexplicable. Don't forget, he had a performance of 16+10+4 blocks for the whole game, which is already very strong. However, he only played for 23 minutes. Schroder has finally slowly awakened. He made…

The NBA regular season game between the Suns and the Mavericks at the Suns' home court ended in an unexpected way. This match, originally highly anticipated for the direct confrontation between Durant and Irving, became a hot topic due to a brawl on the court. The chaotic scene not only left the audience stunned but also left Mavericks star Irving standing there with a basketball, at a loss. NBA players surrounded and swung fists from multiple angles, please pay attention to the referees, Irving was scared. The game started with the Mavericks quickly taking the initiative. Irving was in hot form, hitting consecutive three-pointers, helping the team to a dream start of 14-4. The Suns seemed to be struggling, barely keeping up with the point difference under Durant's leadership. At the end of the first quarter, the Mavericks only led by 3 points, but their firepower was clearly not exhausted. In the second quarter, the Suns' offense completely fizzled out, while the Mavericks expanded their lead to 16 points with a multi-flower attack. The game took a dramatic turn in the third quarter. Nurkic and the Mavericks' Marshall and Washington suddenly erupted into physical conflict during a scramble under the basket. The argument escalated to multiple people swinging fists and shoving each other, with the situation once out of control. The referees quickly intervened to expel the three troublemakers and tried their best to calm the situation. From the video replay, it can be seen that Irving wanted to go forward to understand the situation, but after witnessing the chaotic…

On December 29, 2024, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the 17-win and 13-loss Lakers host the 13-win and 18-loss Kings. This was the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Lakers winning all three previous encounters. Could the Kings turn the tide today? LeBron James and Hayes were absent from the Lakers lineup, with the starting lineup consisting of Reeves, Vincent, Christie, Hachimura, and Davis. The Kings started with Fox, Monk, DeRozan, Murray, and Sabonis. In the first quarter, Reeves hit a three-pointer, followed by Fox's mid-range shot. Reeves and Davis scored, giving the Lakers a 7-2 lead. Monk then scored five consecutive points, to which Christie and Davis responded, maintaining a five-point lead. Fox and Monk continued to score, but Christie, Davis, and Hachimura kept the Lakers ahead by five points. Murray and Ellis hit three-pointers, allowing the Kings to take a one-point lead. However, Hachimura, Russell, Davis, and Knickert scored in succession, helping the Lakers regain a ten-point advantage. Hield, Fox, and Len scored for the Kings, but Reeves responded with five straight points. The first quarter ended with the Lakers leading 40-31. The second quarter saw DeRozan score continuously, to which Knickert and Christie responded, keeping the Lakers six points ahead. Hield and DeRozan narrowed the gap to one point, but Hachimura and Knickert extended it back to six points. Sabonis and Ellis brought the deficit down to two points. There was no scoring for the next two minutes until Murray dunked to tie the game. Hachimura hit a three-pointer, and Davis…

Continuing to create, let's talk about the Hall of Fame and retiring jerseys. Currently, only four people can guarantee this treatment: James, Curry, Antetokounmpo, and Jokic. Durant definitely doesn't qualify. How to say it? Durant won two FMVPs with the Warriors, but he wasn't the leader of the Warriors, which makes it difficult. Of course, the Hall of Fame is definitely locked in. James James has played for the Cavaliers for 11 seasons and won a championship for the Cavaliers. In three seasons with the Heat, he also won two championships for the Heat. Although he is now playing for the Lakers, he also brought a championship to the Lakers. Unexpectedly, at least the Cavaliers will hold a retirement ceremony for James. As for the Heat, I think it might be possible. The Lakers probably won't, after all, there are too many big names in Lakers history, like Johnson, Kobe, etc. If the current number one player in the league doesn't enter the Hall of Fame after retiring, that would be ridiculous. Curry Curry has been playing since the 09 season and has already played for 15 seasons. He is also one of the representatives of one person and one city in NBA history. He has won four championships for the Warriors. At such a level of cornerstone player, if the Warriors don't hold a jersey retirement ceremony for Curry, I believe Warriors fans won't agree. Moreover, during these seasons with the Warriors, Curry has increased the market value of the Warriors by dozens of times, showing the influence of…

NBA regular season, the Lakers won 132-122 against the Kings again. The Lakers played very easily in this game, suppressing the Kings with their defense and adding to their offensive performance, allowing them to maintain their advantage throughout the game. However, they relaxed in the final quarter, fortunately, their lead was large enough to secure a big victory. Five players had perfect scores in the game. Hachimura contributed 21 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks with an 11-for-7 shooting rate, which is perfect enough. Moreover, he has been able to maintain stable output in these two games, showing good defensive initiative, and even dominating DeRozan on the offensive end, with his three-point shooting becoming increasingly stable. Rivers can also stabilize the rhythm of the offense, as the Kings' intensity is not strong enough, allowing him to handle the ball freely, and his offensive lethality is excellent, scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds on 16-for-9 shooting, which is already sufficient. Knights is also a key player. He helped stabilize the situation with two consecutive shots in the final quarter, scoring 18 points on 10-for-6 shooting, and his three-point shooting is recovering, which is reassuring. As long as he can stabilize, he will be a reliable scorer from the outside, and as a young player, he can continue to grow. Christie is also getting better, scoring 16 points with 3 assists and 2 steals on 5-for-3 three-point shooting, and he has done well in limiting Fox, becoming a core figure in both attack and defense for the team. Davis had…

The Golden State Warriors have recently been struggling, but it seems that a savior has arrived. Initially, it was thought that Schroder's arrival might transform the team and become a second scoring option beyond Curry. However, Schroder's arrival has unexpectedly ignited an outburst from another player. Kuminga scored 34 points in each of the last two back-to-back games, totaling 68 points and becoming the team's top offensive player. What's crucial is that in these two games, Kuminga not only scored high but also played a pivotal role in critical moments. In the previous game against the Clippers, although the Warriors didn't win, Kuminga had an outstanding performance in the final quarter, even leading the team to close the score to within five points at one stage. Kuminga's performance surprised many fans, including today's game where he also stepped up to save the team in the final moments, a role that was previously often played by Curry. After today's game, Green frankly admitted that they will take Kuminga as the core going forward, and it remains to be seen what kind of performance he will deliver next. This is actually a turning point for the Warriors. Kuminga's consecutive two games with 34 points demonstrate his potential to become a superstar, which may have been lacking due to insufficient shooting opportunities and a lack of tactical status centered around him. If Kuminga can score high in a game and help the team win, then he has the qualifications to become the future leader of the Warriors. In fact, the Warriors' tactical status…

The struggles of the Kings and the urgency of the Lakers make this potential trade akin to a basketball version of "robbing Peter to pay Paul." Firstly, the Kings are in a tough spot with five consecutive losses and a ranking of 12th in the West, which is quite embarrassing. You have impressive players like Fox, Sabonis, and DeRozan in your hand, but you can't even keep your seat at the table. The team's passing is at the bottom of the league, and they've lost control of the court. Coach Brown is almost in a "barefoot and unafraid" state. The problem isn't a lack of talent; it's an inability to form a cohesive unit. It's like a luxury sports car with top-of-the-line engine, tires, and brakes, but the driver doesn't know how to shift gears. The lack of tactics and the team's rhythm being out of control mean that not only are they not competing for the playoffs, but another few losses could be humiliating. On the other hand, the Lakers are straightforward, offering a gamble of "three first-round picks plus young players," targeting Fox. Their logic is simple: James is getting older, and while Davis has the ability, there's always concern about his durability. Therefore, they need to strengthen their backcourt with a core guard who can control the game, organize plays, and seamlessly connect with the two superstars. Isn't Fox just such a "perfect fit"? Not to mention his explosiveness, speed, and scoring ability, which are exactly what the Lakers' backcourt lacks. Honestly, the Lakers' offer is hard…

It is well-known that Kawhi Leonard, the star player of the Clippers this season, underwent knee surgery once again during the offseason, causing him to miss all the games at the beginning of the season. Leonard's injury has brought great trouble to the Clippers, and the team could only rely on Harden to lead them through difficult times. Fortunately, Harden did not disappoint, leading the Clippers to an impressive performance, currently ranking fifth in the West. Without Leonard, the Clippers have achieved such results, which is enough to satisfy the fans. However, everyone knows that if the Clippers want to go further, they still need superstars like Leonard to lead the team forward. According to previous reports, Leonard's return is already in the countdown stage. There was news that Leonard would make his comeback around Christmas. However, Christmas has passed, and Leonard has not yet returned. Even so, the time for Leonard's actual return is getting closer and closer. On December 28th, Beijing time, the Clippers' team reporter confirmed the news of Leonard's imminent return. Law Murray reported that Leonard aims to return on January 5th (Beijing time) at home against the Hawks, finally making his season debut! At 11:30 am on January 5th, the Clippers will welcome the challenge of the Hawks at home. Leonard underwent knee surgery during the offseason, missing the Olympics and several early-season games for the Clippers. Recently, Leonard has started to gradually resume training. The Hawks currently have a record of 16 wins and 15 losses, ranking seventh in the East. Under the leadership…

Whoever said Kawhi would return around Christmas, please step forward and take the criticism - he has already announced that he will be out for the season in 2024. The good news is that according to American media reports, Kawhi aims to return on January 5th next year, in the Clippers' home game against the Hawks. Kawhi has completed the team's 5v5 training, which indicates that his return is imminent. Without Kawhi, the Clippers have managed to achieve an 18-13 record and rank fifth in the Western Conference so far this season. Once their star player returns and they enter their complete form, won't they just take off? It's worth noting that as the Clippers rose to fifth in the West, the Warriors dropped to 11th in the West. In the first 15 games of the season, the Warriors could still rank first in the West with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses, but in the last 15 games, they only managed 3 wins and 12 losses. However, the more they lose, the faster the Warriors will seek a third star player, and they are very hopeful of leading the first major trade that will shock the entire league this season. Sorry, but the Heat recently made it clear that they will not trade Butler, so the Warriors have to look elsewhere. To get back to the main point, Kawhi's return will quickly enhance the Clippers' offensive capabilities. So far, they have an average score of 109.4 (22nd in the league) and an offensive efficiency of 110.7 (21st),…