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…

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…

Now, can the lineups of the Lakers, Clippers, Suns, and Warriors reach championship level? LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry have become the oldest active stars in the league. Can they still maintain their peak performance? James is in his 22nd season, Durant in his 18th, and Curry in his 16th. Age and injuries are the biggest enemies of NBA players. Durant has overcome a major Achilles tendon rupture and returned to his peak. James, Durant, and Curry are overcoming the effects of age and striving to create new peaks. 39 points + 37 points! First in history, the entire league was deceived by him, and he is still creating historical miracles. In recent years, stars like Durant, Harden, Westbrook, and Curry have all surpassed 35 years old. Westbrook and Harden's statistics have declined due to changes in their playing styles. Durant has not shown any signs of decline this season, averaging 27.1 points + 6.6 rebounds + 3.9 assists + 1.2 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 51.4% and a three-point percentage of 40.9%. There is no sign of decline here. Curry has dropped significantly this season, averaging 22.5 points + 4.8 rebounds + 6.5 assists + 1.2 steals, with a shooting percentage of 44.4% and a three-point percentage of 41.1%. Curry's scoring and efficiency have dropped somewhat. At 40 years old, LeBron James also followed suit with a decline this season, averaging 23.5 points + 7.9 rebounds + 9.0 assists + 0.8 steals, with a shooting percentage of 49.6% and a three-point percentage of 36%. James' scoring…

The Lakers have been playing under the pressure of injuries this season, with players like Vanderbilt, Wood, and Hayes constantly out due to injuries. This has left the Lakers' bench rotation short-handed. Although Vincent returned this season, his shooting form has been poor, unable to help the team win games. Instead, young stars like Knickert and Christie have become important rotational players. Due to the severe injury problems within the team, these young stars have received more opportunities for training. The Lakers' "Big Three" exploded with a combined 76 points, 22 assists, and 18 rebounds, while James set a miracle, proving that the new star is indeed very useful. In the game between the Lakers and the Warriors, Davis had to leave the game due to an injury in the opening minutes. James and Curry led their teams in a fierce battle, with the score constantly changing hands. The Lakers' young stars Knickert and Christie exploded in the second quarter, leading the team on a 16-2 run to help the Lakers take the lead at halftime. The Lakers had established a lead of around 10 points by the third quarter, but Curry and Wiggins scored continuously, going on a 9-0 run, resulting in a fierce tug-of-war entering the final quarter. In the decisive moments, Curry hit consecutive three-pointers to help the Warriors tie the score, but Reeves made crucial free throws and completed a layup to secure the victory. The Lakers narrowly defeated the Warriors. Davis only played for 7 minutes before spraining his ankle, but fortunately, post-game tests showed…

The Lakers' victory over the Warriors was a thrilling spectacle that showcased some exceptional basketball. The high-stakes nature of the year-end showdown is not something just anyone can handle. With the Lakers emerging victorious, what post-game developments are worth noting? Let's take a look at some interesting points. After the Lakers' win, Anthony Davis confirmed his status, LeBron James issued an official order, and Austin Reeves no longer conceals anything. We all know that Davis had little involvement in this game, even during periods when he wasn't injured, as evidenced by his three attempts without a single hit. So how is Davis' physical condition now? He has officially confirmed it himself. Post-game, Davis stated that he would be fine and would play in the next game against the Kings. Fortunately, the next game is scheduled for the 29th, giving Davis time to recover. We'll have to see how Davis fares; there could be variables. Everyone saw James' performance in this game; he remains at the top of his game. In this match, James also broke several records. The first record: James scored over 30 points for the seventh time in the year-end showdown, making him the second most frequent occurrence in history, only surpassed by Oscar Robertson. The second record: James' total score in the year-end showdown reached 507 points, making him the first in NBA history, a feat unlikely to be broken. After the game, James also discussed many things. When asked about Davis' injury withdrawal, James officially issued an order. James bluntly stated that no one can replace…

Currently, the Los Angeles Lakers are in trouble. The Lakers have not been doing well recently. Key players are not performing well, and the defense is a mess, resulting in seven losses in the past nine games. Just like in our domestic CBA league, there is a team that has encountered a similar situation. A team that was once highly anticipated, but several key players were not in good form on the court, constantly making mistakes, and not being proactive in defense. This led to their defeat in several games, leaving fans quite disappointed. This is very similar to the current situation of the Lakers, where player issues have made the team's performance less than ideal. The Los Angeles Lakers management found that they must adjust the lineup through trades. We say that the Lakers often appear in this kind of situation that relies on trades to adjust the lineup. Why? Taking this season's offseason as an example, they hardly adjusted the lineup at all. You say that some teams in our domestic CBA league are also like this. Just like a previous team, there were no major moves during the offseason, and the results were not ideal after the new season started. It was only then that they discovered problems with the lineup and had to try to change the situation through various trades. The Lakers are now in a similar situation. On Friday, local time in the United States, according to American media reporter Bill Simmons, the Lakers should trade Anthony Davis. Well, this news is really surprising!…