In an intense NBA game, the Warriors defeated the Wizards 122-114. However, Warriors owner Joe Lacob found no joy in the victory. What appeared to be a routine regular-season win actually concealed numerous hidden dangers, casting a shadow over the team's future. The frequent injuries to key players have severely compromised the lineup's integrity. Starting power forward Draymond Green had previously missed three consecutive games due to illness and back injuries. In this game, Green only played for 3 minutes, missing his only shot attempt and securing just one rebound before being forced to leave the court due to calf tightness. Whether he will continue to miss games remains uncertain, which undoubtedly poses a significant challenge to the team's interior defense and tactical execution. Despite playing a crucial role in the game, Curry struggled with his shooting in the first half. However, he showed no hesitation in the clutch moments, making a step-back jumper that sent Kuzma flying and hitting a critical three-pointer. Throughout the game, Curry went 10-for-22 from the field, 4-for-14 from beyond the arc, scoring 26 points with 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Heart-wrenchingly, in the closing stages of the game, Curry was pressed on the leg by the falling Poole, limping off the court early and returning to the locker room, with his injury status unclear. If Curry were to miss the next game, the Warriors would face the daunting prospect of having three core starters out due to injuries. Despite Coach Kerr strictly limiting playing time for the players throughout the season, the team has…

Double-core injury withdrawal! The Warriors have won two consecutive victories, but it is difficult to express joy as both core players, Green and Curry, were forced to leave the game due to injuries. At the same time, former player Poole faced his old team and delivered a landmark performance, scoring 8 three-pointers and a total of 38 points, making one wonder if Green's punch drove away the perfect successor to Curry. After a tough victory over the Timberwolves in the previous game, the Warriors improved their record to 20 wins and 20 losses, returning to a 50% win rate, but still ranked 11th in the Western Conference. The Wizards, on the other hand, are in a state of disarray with a record of 6 wins and 33 losses, at the bottom of the league, and are currently on an 8-game losing streak. Despite playing away from home, the Wizards did not show any fear against the Warriors. In the first half, under Poole's fiery performance, they firmly controlled the situation and kept pressing the Warriors. Fortunately, Curry's form improved in the second half, along with contributions from Wiggins and Schroder, and the frontcourt rebounds were continuously grabbed by the Warriors' big men, leading to a 122-114 comeback victory over the Wizards. The Warriors have now won two consecutive games and moved up to tenth place, surpassing the Suns. The Wizards suffered their ninth consecutive loss and remain at the bottom of the standings, continuing their pursuit of the No. 1 pick in the 25-year draft, Flagler. Although the Warriors have…

On January 19, 2025, Beijing time, the 20-win and 20-loss Warriors faced the 6-win and 33-loss Wizards at home. This was a must-win game for the Warriors. The Warriors' Green returned from injury, while Kuminga and Bojia were absent. The starting lineup for the Warriors was Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Green, and Davis, while the Wizards started with Poole, Carleton, Culibali, Kuzma, and Sar. How would Poole perform against his former team? In the first quarter, Wiggins scored a layup and Schroder hit a three-pointer, to which Poole responded with five consecutive points, making it 5-5. Green left the court due to leg tension. Schroder and Wiggins scored another five points, putting the Warriors ahead 10-5. However, Culibali, Carleton, and Sar tied the score. Looney scored four points, but Poole and Kispert added six points, giving the Wizards a two-point lead. After a timeout, Curry hit a three-pointer, but George and Kispert responded with threes of their own, extending the Wizards' lead to five points. Wiggins, Hield, and Moody also scored, but Culibali hit two more threes in response. At the end of the first quarter, the Wizards led 29-25. In the second quarter, George hit a three-pointer and Kuzma made two free throws, giving the Wizards a nine-point lead. Curry scored five points and Payton hit a three-pointer, reducing the gap to one point. After another timeout, Valan made a hook shot, while Wiggins and Hield scored five points, allowing the Warriors to take a two-point lead. Kispert and Poole scored for the Wizards, to which Davis and Wiggins responded,…

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards at home with a score of 122-114, securing their second consecutive victory. With a current record of 21 wins and 20 losses, they are ranked 10th in the Western Conference, tied with the 11th-ranked Phoenix Suns. Both teams have faced challenges this year, with Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry experiencing difficulties. Initially, both teams were among the top contenders in the West, but they have since fallen behind. The Suns' problem lies in Bradley Beal taking up too much space, making the team top-heavy. However, the Suns have recently decided to go all-in, planning to trade Beal and their remaining first-round pick for Jimmy Butler. The Suns aim to form a starting lineup featuring Chris Paul as point guard, Devin Booker as shooting guard, Jimmy Butler as small forward, Kevin Durant as power forward, and Deandre Ayton as center. They only need to replace Beal with Butler to make one final push, considering they have already spent 188milliononluxurytaxthisseason,totaling188 million on luxury tax this season, totaling 188milliononluxurytaxthisseason,totaling400 million in expenses. The Suns' spending ability surpasses even the Warriors, who have won several championships, while the Suns remain in the play-in tournament. Unfortunately, they have exhausted their draft picks, leaving the owner with no choice but to continue gambling, as tanking would be useless. Compared to the Suns, the Warriors' situation is slightly better, but their fate seems to be sealed. There are likely only two outcomes: either they fail to qualify for the play-in tournament or they make it to the playoffs only…

On January 17th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season continued with the Washington Wizards hosting the Phoenix Suns. This was the first matchup between the two teams this season, with the Suns winning both encounters last season, showing a clear advantage. However, since the New Year, the Suns have been struggling, currently holding a record of 19 wins and 20 losses, ranking 11th in the West. Additionally, there has been infighting in the team's locker room, with some players expressing frustration over their roles and positions. Subsequently, head coach Budenholzer made drastic reforms, demoting one of the three giants, Beal, and Nurkic to the bench, which had an immediate effect, with the team's recent form improving. In contrast, the Wizards have chosen to tank, currently with a record of 6 wins and 32 losses, suffering a 7-game losing streak and ranking last in the East. The team's core player Kuzma has been put on the trading block, but the market is not good, as his performance has indeed been poor this season due to injuries and other reasons; however, Poole has experienced a resurgence, averaging 21.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game this season compared to last. Before the game, American media ESPN also provided the latest win probability prediction for today's game, with the Wizards having only a 28.1% chance of winning, while the Suns' win probability stands at a high 71.9%. Obviously, the American media favors the Suns to continue their winning streak against the Wizards. In terms of starting lineups, the…

In the NBA regular season, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 at home. This game not only affected the ranking in the West but also added a lot of suspense to the future of the team. The Warriors showed amazing team strength in the absence of Curry, while the Grizzlies, despite maintaining their second place in the West, faced challenges due to the absence of Morant. This article will delve into various aspects of this game and analyze the changes in the Western Conference landscape. The Warriors' Team Strength Despite Curry's absence due to a knee injury, the Warriors still showed strong team strength in this game. Many players on the team scored double digits, which is not only proof of the team's depth but also the key to their victory in adversity. In the absence of Curry, other players were forced to take on more responsibilities, and this role change often unleashes greater potential in the players. The Warriors' victory largely depended on their excellent three-point shooting performance and quick offensive and defensive transitions. In this game, they used fast ball movement and accurate outside shooting to successfully strike the Grizzlies' defense. Although Curry is the team's chief three-point shooter, the outstanding performance of other players ensured that the team maintained its firepower from outside. The performance of young players is particularly noteworthy. In this game, young players like Poole and Wiseman stood out and became key scorers for the team. Poole's breakthroughs on the offensive end and Wiseman's dominance under the basket brought new vitality…

Many fans should reflect on a question: why has the Warriors' competitiveness seriously declined in the past two years? After all, they were still a championship team in 2022. In the past two years, they have even had difficulty making it into the playoffs. So we need to analyze the lineup at that time. Which core players left the team in 2022, leading to the decline of the Warriors' strength? After careful analysis, the most impressive players may be Thompson and Poole. We must now re-evaluate Poole's role in the Warriors. In 2022, Poole was a very important player during the Warriors' championship run, and could be considered a champion contributor that year. In that year's playoffs, Poole averaged 17 points with a three-point shooting percentage as high as 39% and a field goal percentage as high as 51%. When Curry was off the court, it was Poole who used his individual ability to tear through the defense and score. After he left, the Warriors lost a major attacking point. More importantly, Poole's three-point shooting was very accurate that year in the playoffs, and his playing style on the court was like Curry incarnate. Poole's performance with the Wizards is becoming increasingly outstanding. This season, his performance has been very stable. In today's game against the Bulls, he personally made 6 three-pointers and scored 22 points. So far this season, he averages 21.8 points with a three-point shooting percentage as high as 41.5%. He is no longer the Poole we remember as an inconsistent three-point shooter. Currently, he has become…

Cried, the Warriors burst into tears. They had high hopes and worked hard to cultivate a promising future, finally showing the potential to succeed Curry, possibly even slightly stronger than the current Curry. The bad news is that during the 23-year offseason, the Warriors themselves sent him to the Wizards... Guess who it is? Yes, it's the fragrant Poole. Poole is now incredibly impressive, especially in the last five games, averaging an astonishing 27.8 points and sinking an average of 5.8 three-pointers per game, shooting so well that opponents can't help but exclaim "Yamete," resulting in the Wizards going 3-2 during this period, which has made the team management so frustrated that they mutter about needing a trade. It is rumored that the Nuggets, eager to return to their peak this season, are one of the teams interested in Poole. The Wizards (6 wins, 25 losses), originally comfortably at the bottom of the league, were preparing to welcome the potential number one pick in the 25th draft, Flagler, but no one could have predicted that Poole would suddenly find his form, leading the team to climb to second-to-last in the league, narrowly losing to the Pelicans (5 wins, 29 losses). Worth mentioning is that Poole has already hit at least 5 three-pointers in 9 games this season, successfully surpassing his former leader Curry, which is believed to bring comfort to the latter, as he once favored the young player. Poole's overall statistics for the season so far (averaging 21.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.7 steals, with a 41%…

The NBA's Golden State Warriors are once again embroiled in internal strife! On December 29th, during the home game against the Phoenix Suns, Draymond Green couldn't resist showing off his big mouth again. Seeing that Hield, who came off the bench, missed all seven of his three-point attempts, Draymond couldn't help but start ranting on the spot. This scene is all too familiar, just like when he previously confronted Poole and Durant. The Warriors managed to eke out a hard-fought victory, winning 109-105 against the Suns. Draymond Green played quite well, scoring 16 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists in over 34 minutes, with a high shooting percentage including 3 out of 5 from beyond the arc. In contrast, Hield, who played for 14 minutes, seemed to be sleepwalking, missing all seven of his three-point shots and failing to score a single point, which was frustrating to watch. There was a hilarious moment caught on camera where Draymond unleashed a tirade at Hield: "Wake up, damn it! Or sit down and shut up!" His words were quite harsh. When asked about this after the game, Draymond went even further: "I told the microphone I don't care. Hield has too little experience in key moments; we need to make him understand what this means. Don't like it? Tough! That's why I have four championship rings and they don't." Fans are in an uproar, saying all sorts of things. Some say: "We just forgave Poole for hitting someone a few days ago, now we have to forgive you for…

The new NBA season is a fierce competition, with many young teams striving to join the ranks of those aiming for the playoffs. Look at the Rockets and Grizzlies, who have both made it into the top three in the West, and the Spurs with a win rate exceeding half. The Magic has yet to lose a home game! However, some teams have no choice but to continue tanking, such as the Charlotte Hornets, who have recently lost five games in a row and are close to not having made the playoffs for nearly a decade. In fact, the Hornets' star player, Ball, has been in great form this season, averaging 31.1 points, ranking second in the league, scoring more than 40 points in many games. As a point guard, having such strong scoring ability is truly impressive! But unfortunately, Ball's body is too prone to injury; just when he was playing hot, he suffered another calf strain and will have to rest for at least a month. In the past two seasons, Ball's number of appearances has been quite low, only about one-third, and without him, the Hornets really can't perform, remaining a weak team. Looking at the Pelicans, who are at the bottom of the West, they have already lost nine games in a row! The Pelicans should be a team capable of making the playoffs; last season's regular-season win rate was 60%, and their lineup is not bad, with All-Star level players like Zion, Ingram, and McCollum. However, this season, the Pelicans are in a miserable state,…