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 Curry 22 for 9, Durant 31 points + 6 turnovers, both unexpectedly injured and withdrawn, Warriors successfully avenge By Lao Kankanqiu | Edited by Lao Kankanqiu On December 29th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus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…

The German transfer market has updated the valuation of La Liga players, with Barcelona's Pedri's value increasing to 100 million euros. As a result, there are now 17 players in the football world with a valuation of at least 100 million euros. Among these players, Real Madrid has the most, and we can't help but admire President Perez's transfer strategy, which has consistently made Real Madrid champions and the best team. Real Madrid has hit the jackpot! President Perez's sharp eye: 95 million for 3 rising stars, now worth 430 million. Among the "100 million euro men," the Premier League has seven players, including City's 200 million forward Haaland, 140 million Foden, 130 million Rodri, Arsenal's 150 million player Saka, 110 million Rice, and 110 million Odegaard, with Chelsea's Palmer at 130 million. The Bundesliga has two players in this category, Bayern's Musiala and Leverkusen's Wirtz, both at 140 million euros. In Serie A, one player is included, Inter captain Lautaro, valued at 100 million euros. Ligue 1 has no players, while La Liga has seven players from Real Madrid and Barcelona. In addition to Pedri, Barcelona also has 180 million Yamar. Real Madrid's Vinicius is valued at 200 million, Bellingham at 180 million, Mbappe has dropped to 160 million, Valverde at 130 million, and Rodrigo at 100 million. Among Real Madrid's "100 million euro men," Mbappe joined for free, and Bellingham's transfer fee of 113 million euros was also a great deal. The signings of the other three players demonstrate Real Madrid's excellent vision. Vinicius and Rodrigo are both…

Macau, December 28, 2024 - The 2024 Macau Snooker Masters Invitational has come to a perfect close, with the world's top three snooker stars, Kyren Wilson, Bingham, and O'Sullivan, engaging in the final competition. While O'Sullivan displayed exceptional competitive form in this thrilling "relay battle," securing a clean sweep with five consecutive victories, Wilson and Bingham both suffered defeats, failing to find breakthroughs in the matches. Firstly, O'Sullivan faced Kyren Wilson. In the early stages of the match, Wilson took the lead with a break of 106 points, winning the first game and putting considerable pressure on O'Sullivan. However, the "Rocket" O'Sullivan quickly regained his composure, leveling the score with a high-quality performance of 98 points, and then aggressively counterattacked in the following games, scoring breaks of 131 and 86 points. Despite Wilson's tenacious pursuit and successful capture of the second game, O'Sullivan erupted again in subsequent rounds, with breaks of 135 and 112 points helping him secure the match, ultimately triumphing with a 5-2 victory. In the second match that followed, Bingham once again faced off against O'Sullivan. At the start of the match, O'Sullivan was taken by surprise as Bingham won the first game. However, from the second game onwards, O'Sullivan's state rapidly recovered, unleashing three century breaks (134, 116, 116) and two 70+ breaks (80, 77). With an absolute technical advantage, he won five consecutive games, easily defeating Bingham with a score of 5-1, ensuring his undefeated record in the Macau event. In this fiercely competitive event, Chinese players also had their moments. As the representative of…

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…

In recent times, the biggest news in the domestic sports world is undoubtedly the sentencing of Li Tie and the arrest of former Director of China's General Administration of Sport, Gu Zhongwen. This article will not discuss Li Tie, but focus on information related to Gu Zhongwen. To many people, the director of the General Administration of Sport seems distant. However, the greater the power, the more significant the impact if the decisions made are wrong. Take fans as an example! Whether it's football or table tennis fans, they should be extremely resentful towards Gu Zhongwen. As the director of the General Administration of Sport, Gu Zhongwen supported the appointment of Liu Yi, a wanted criminal from South Africa, as the secretary-general of the Chinese Football Association, plunging Chinese football into turmoil. He also supported Chen Xuyuan as the chairman of the Chinese Football Association, further exacerbating the chaos in Chinese football. As for table tennis fans, their hatred towards Gu Zhongwen is even stronger! After Gu Zhongwen took office as the director of the General Administration of Sport, he forced Liu Guoliang, then the head coach of the Chinese table tennis team, to step down. Later, due to the withdrawal from competition by Olympic champions Ma Long, Fan Zhendong, and others in support, Liu Guoliang was reassigned to serve as the president of the Table Tennis Association until now. It is strange that just five days after Gu Zhongwen's arrest, rumors emerged that Liu Guoliang had also been removed from his position. The news of Liu Guoliang's removal was…

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…

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of Beijing Guoan, and as we enter a new year, the team is actively reinforcing its ranks in preparation for a higher ranking and aiming to achieve new breakthroughs in the AFC Champions League. To this end, Beijing Guoan has undergone a coaching change during this winter transfer window, with Setien taking over to build a team focused on attacking football, abandoning the defensive counter-attack strategy with two foreign center-backs that was employed under Suarez this year. As a result, the focus has shifted to player acquisitions and departures. In terms of departures, it is likely that 【Engadu】, who was previously rumored to be heading to West Asia, will remain with the team. However, another foreign center-back, 【Mamadou】, is highly likely to leave and become a backup target for Dalian Yingbo. Additionally, 【Duan Dezhi】, who was loaned to Suzhou Dongwu, may continue to be loaned out, while veteran 【Zhang Chengdong】 is expected to leave and join Qingdao West Coast. Midfielder 【Li Ke】 is not expected to leave, with rumors suggesting he might move to Chengdu Rongcheng. The average age of Beijing Guoan's squad in the new season will continue to decrease, with the scale of mid-career players expanding and continuing to play a leading role. The departure of old players and the arrival of new signings are all just rumors at this point. Currently, there are ongoing efforts to naturalize 【Serginho】, who is set to become the team's first new signing and will temporarily join as a foreign player. Whether he can register as a…

Recently, the head coach of the Chinese men's national football team, Ivanković, expressed great confidence in China's direct qualification for the World Cup finals in the top 18 matches. This has sparked discussions and attention from fans and media. Media analysis suggests that Ivanković's confidence stems from three reasons. First, the current atmosphere within the Chinese national team is very positive, with players having high morale. Second, on the leaderboard, we are only one point behind Australia, who are second in our group. Third, a large number of naturalized players will be able to represent the national team. This third point is particularly crucial. Some fans jokingly say that the Football Association is going all out! Because by next March, there will be eight naturalized players available for the national team. Let's take a look at these eight naturalized players, who cover the front, midfield, and defense lines. The front line has the most naturalized players, with a total of four. Ai Kesen is currently in Brazil but has not stopped training. If he can find a new club during the break in the Chinese Super League, it is not ruled out that Ai Kesen could return to the national team. Alan and Fernandinho are still considered potential national team members. As long as the national team trains, both have a good chance of making the squad. Additionally, Oscar's naturalization process has already begun, and it is expected to yield positive results soon. After all, Oscar fully meets the naturalization criteria. In midfield, there are three naturalized players. Li Ke…

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 January 9th at midnight Beijing time, the curtain will rise on the 2024-25 Spanish Super Cup, with Barcelona taking the lead in the semi-finals against Athletic Bilbao, followed by reigning champions Real Madrid the next day in their semi-final match against Mallorca. Barcelona and Real Madrid, the "two giants of the West Super", are naturally the favorites to win the title, but who will come out on top? If it were the Barcelona team from two months ago, they would certainly be worth betting on. At that time, Flick's team first defeated their nemesis Bayern Munich 4-1 at home in the Champions League, then swept their arch-rival Real Madrid 4-0 away in La Liga, becoming the talk of the town. However, if it's the current Barcelona, they can even lose at home in La Liga to a relegation-threatened team, so making it to the final of the West Super Cup is questionable. Real Madrid's squad strength is still above Barcelona's, but their performance is also inconsistent, compounded by long-term injuries and personnel shortages. If the opponent in the final of the West Super Cup is Barcelona, the outcome is really unpredictable. Before Flick took over, Barcelona had lost four consecutive official matches to Real Madrid. In last season's West Super Cup final, Barcelona under Xavi suffered a crushing 1:4 defeat to Real Madrid. If they meet in the final, it will be a revenge match for both sides. Barcelona wants to avenge their crushing defeat in last season's West Super Cup final, while Real Madrid wants to avenge their…