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 figure in the Warriors' victory. On the Suns' side, Durant scored 31 points with 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and Beal contributed 28 points with 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
In the first quarter, Kuminga scored 12 points, and Beal scored 10 points, ending the quarter with the Warriors leading the Suns 34-27. In the second quarter, Draymond Green of the Warriors scored 14 points, and Beal scored another 12 points, concluding the half with the Warriors trailing the Suns 61-65. In the third quarter, Kuminga scored 7 points, and Durant scored 10 points, ending the quarter with the Warriors trailing the Suns 82-87. In the fourth quarter, Kuminga exploded again with 13 points, while Beal scored only 4 points, ultimately resulting in the Warriors' 109-105 victory over the Suns.
Trail Blazers 126: Mavericks 122 - Irving Scores 46 in Vain! Trail Blazers Overcome Mavericks for a Key Victory
The Trail Blazers claimed a 126-122 victory over the Mavericks at home. In this game, Kyrie Irving of the Mavericks played exceptionally well, scoring 46 points, including an impressive 20 points in the final quarter alone. However, despite Irving's outstanding individual performance, the Mavericks were unable to complete a comeback.
For the Trail Blazers, Shaden Sharp scored 23 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Anfinnee Simons contributed 22 points with 4 rebounds and 8 assists, Ayton scored 21 points with 16 rebounds, Afadia scored 21 points with 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Grant scored 14 points with 8 rebounds, and Henderson scored 19 points with 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals. The Trail Blazers had six players score in double figures, successfully holding off the Mavericks' counterattack through teamwork.
During the game, the Mavericks trailed by as many as 21 points in the first three quarters, but Irving's remarkable performance in the final quarter helped reduce the deficit to just 5 points. Through collaborative efforts, the Trail Blazers maintained their lead and won the game.