The Lakers defeated the Kings at home with a score of 132-122, completing a sweep this season. It must be said that the Lakers gave the Kings an opportunity. When James was present, DeRozan was suppressed by his bloodline. In this game, James was absent due to illness, and DeRozan went on a shooting spree, scoring 25 points with 12 out of 17 shots, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, but they still lost. We can only say that you were given a chance, but you didn't make use of it. So far, the Kings have suffered six consecutive losses with a record of 13 wins and 19 losses, making them the team with the most significant decline in the West this year. Why don't we mention the Pelicans? It's because Zion and Ingram are both injured, so they have an excuse. The Timberwolves have also declined, but their record is at least 16 wins and 14 losses, ranking eighth in the West. If the Timberwolves make a strong comeback later in the season, they might climb up the rankings. However, the Kings have already lost their initiative. The key issue is that the Kings are the only team from last season's strong teams that remained healthy and intact yet had a terrible record. With players like Fox, Sabonis, and the addition of DeRozan, along with Keegan Murray's ability to attack, this lineup should not have placed the Kings twelfth in the West. Last season, the Kings had a record of 19 wins and 13 losses in their first 32 games,…

On December 29, 2024, Beijing time, there were 9 NBA games today involving the Lakers, Warriors, Suns, Mavericks, Nuggets, Thunder, Kings, Blazers, and Jazz. After the games, the Western Conference standings saw some changes. The Lakers hosted the Kings at home with James and Hayes absent, while the Kings had their main players present. The Lakers led by 9 points in the first quarter, but the Kings won the second quarter by 10 points to take a 1-point lead. The Lakers dominated the third quarter, winning by 18 points, and led by 17 points after three quarters. Although the Kings made up 7 points in the fourth quarter, it was not enough, and the Lakers eventually defeated the Kings by 10 points. Davis scored 36 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists on 12 of 16 shooting, while Reeves scored 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 16 assists on 9 of 16 shooting. Fox scored 29 points, 5 rebounds, 12 assists, and 4 steals on 12 of 25 shooting, and DeRozan scored 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists on 12 of 17 shooting. After defeating the Kings, the Lakers swept them 4-0 this season. Last season, the Kings were the Lakers' nemesis, sweeping them 4-0 in the regular season. However, this season's momentum has completely reversed, and the Lakers have become the Kings' nemesis. Even without James, the Lakers were able to defeat the Kings convincingly, creating an NBA miracle. With the win, the Lakers improved to 18-13 and moved from seventh to fifth in the West. The Kings dropped to…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 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…