On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season continued. In today's focus game, the Warriors lost at home to the Cavaliers, suffering a double defeat this season, with their record becoming 16 wins and 16 losses! Facing the Cavaliers, who have the best record in the league, the Warriors led by 1 point in the first quarter. After entering the second quarter, the Cavaliers completed the lead, and after chasing to 36-38, the Warriors completely collapsed, ending the first half with an 8-point deficit. After the start of the second half, the Cavaliers quickly widened the gap to more than 20 points, and the Warriors were unable to reduce the gap, eventually losing at home again to the Cavaliers, twice this season. The Warriors' loss today is directly related to the poor performance of many players. As the star player, Curry had another bad night. In the entire game, Curry made only 4 out of 14 shots, including 3 out of 11 three-pointers, without any free throws, totaling only 11 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. Curry hit two consecutive three-pointers in the third quarter, which was one of his few highlights in the game, but he was unable to help the team close the gap. Green also had a very poor performance today, making only 1 out of 10 shots, including 0 out of 2 three-pointers and 0 out of 2 free throws, totaling only 2 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, with 2 turnovers. In the third quarter, Green returned to…

On December 31st, Beijing time, the NBA regular season saw the Warriors suffer a humiliating defeat at home to the Cavaliers. Stephen Curry had a tough night, shooting 4-of-14 from the field and 3-of-11 from three-point range, finishing with only 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. He conceded defeat with a bitter smile 4 minutes and 39 seconds early. Dennis Schroder shot 4-of-11 for 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, with a negative plus/minus of -24. Draymond Green shot 1-of-10 for 2 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. The three key players combined for a dismal 9-of-35 shooting, including 5-of-17 from beyond the arc, scoring just 25 points, making them the culprits of the Warriors' crushing defeat. In the first quarter of the home game against the league-leading Cavaliers, all eight of the Warriors' rotation players scored, but they only led the Cavaliers by one point, 27-26. During this period, Curry shot 1-of-4 and missed all three of his three-point attempts, scoring only 2 points and 2 assists. In the second quarter, the Warriors struggled offensively, scoring only 3 points in nearly 7 minutes as the Cavaliers took the lead. The Warriors' offense remained lukewarm, and they trailed 38-46 at halftime. In the quarter, the team shot 4-of-24 overall and 0-of-8 from three-point range, scoring just 11 points. Curry went scoreless in two attempts and recorded no assists. In the first half, the Warriors' shooting percentage was only 30%, with a three-point shooting rate of 16.7% (3-of-18), setting a new low for the season. Despite the Cavaliers committing…

The Golden State Warriors suffered a home defeat against the Indiana Pacers, a game that holds more significance than just the loss itself. Looking ahead at the Warriors' upcoming opponents, they will face the Lakers, Clippers, Suns, Cavaliers, 76ers, Grizzlies, Kings, and Heat in succession. Given this lineup, the home game against the Pacers was almost a must-win for the Warriors, yet victory slipped away from them. A 114-110 loss has left the Warriors restless. Losing at home to a team that isn't particularly strong is enough to disappoint fans. In contrast, the Clippers, despite being without their core leader and trailing by double digits on the road, managed a tough comeback to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies, who were second in the West with a relatively healthy roster, also with a score of 114-110. This comparison makes the Warriors' situation even more disheartening. In terms of record, the Warriors currently stand at 15 wins and 13 losses, ranking eighth in the West, but they only lead the eleventh-placed Phoenix Suns by 1.0 game. With the Warriors' challenging schedule continuing and ongoing issues with team cohesion, it wouldn't be surprising if they temporarily fell out of the top 10 in the West. Meanwhile, the Clippers have surpassed the Warriors in the standings with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses, creating a 1.0 game gap. The management's trading efforts are far from sufficient! Comparing the two teams, the Clippers have the imminent return of Leonard, while the Warriors remain with Curry as the sole core, leading to different expectations. From…

This season's NBA has seen many surprising teams, such as the Rockets ranking in the top 3 of the Western Conference and the Cavaliers consistently holding the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference, both exceeding expectations. At the same time, there are also many disappointing teams, such as the Bucks who kept losing at the beginning of the season and the Kings who have already fired their coach Mike Brown, whose performances were too abstract and embarrassing. However, when it comes to the team with the biggest ups and downs this season, the Golden State Warriors undoubtedly deserve the title. They ranked first in the West with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses after the first 15 regular season games, but now that 30 games have passed, the Warriors' record has come to 15 wins and 15 losses, falling out of the top 10 in the West. Joining the Warriors for 13 million, not fitting in with the Golden State philosophy, the trade has put you in an awkward position. A month ago, Warriors fans were still calling for a championship run, trying to replicate the miracle of 2022. However, in just a short month, media and fans have started to wonder if this Warriors team will miss the playoffs for another consecutive season. On one hand, the competition in the West is indeed fierce, but on the other hand, the Warriors' recent poor performance has been suffocating and frustrating. In such a volatile emotional state, no one can find their place, especially the Warriors management. In…

NBA regular season is in full swing, with the mid-season trade window opening up, as all 30 teams seek opportunities to adjust their rosters and strive towards their set goals for the season! The Brooklyn Nets made significant moves during the offseason, acquiring a first-round pick in 2025, with their intentions to tank being clear to everyone. However, the Nets took an unexpected approach at the start of the season, maintaining their position in the play-in tournament zone for a long time, gradually drifting away from the Flag Cup. It's not that the Nets have earned respect, but rather they "lost" at the starting line, as the saying goes: taking one step forward isn't necessarily happiness, while taking one step back is destined for loneliness! Facing reality, the Nets have made bold moves, becoming disruptors in the league! Goodbye Schroder, the Nets give the Warriors a big gift Rewind to half a month ago, when the Nets were on a winning streak and momentum was strong, yet they quickly completed a major trade involving Schroder, gifting the Warriors a significant package. The specifics of the deal are as follows: The Nets sent out Schroder + a second-round pick in 2025 (from the Heat) in exchange for the Warriors' Melton + a second-round pick in 2026 (from the Hawks) + a second-round pick in 2028 (from the Hawks) + their own second-round pick in 2029! Schroder, the World Cup MVP, played 23 games for the Nets this new season, averaging 18.4 points + 3 rebounds + 6.6 assists + 1.1 steals,…

NBA regular season, the Warriors defeated the Suns at home with a score of 109-105. In this game, after the Suns' physical decline in the final quarter, their efficiency in various aspects began to drop. The Warriors seized the opportunity to widen the gap and eventually narrowly won against their opponents. After the game, the Warriors faced three joys and one concern. Kuminga's current state is getting better and better. He scored 34 points in the last game, and this game was also 34 points. More importantly, he can continuously score in the final moments to help the team establish an advantage. In fact, Kuminga is the only player on the Warriors who can create fouls by hard-charging the basket. If he were traded, it is not excluded that the situation might get worse. Therefore, Kuminga needs to continue playing for the team. As long as he is given enough ball possession, he can explode. With his tactical status improving, scoring twenty or thirty points will not be a problem. TJD, like Kuminga, has also shown his value. In these two games, TJD has been effective immediately upon entering the court, whether it's finishing, rebounding, or defense, he can handle it all. Unfortunately, after a strong first quarter, he was benched in the second quarter, and in the second half, he only played sporadically, which is quite inexplicable. Don't forget, he had a performance of 16+10+4 blocks for the whole game, which is already very strong. However, he only played for 23 minutes. Schroder has finally slowly awakened. He made…

The Golden State Warriors have recently been struggling, but it seems that a savior has arrived. Initially, it was thought that Schroder's arrival might transform the team and become a second scoring option beyond Curry. However, Schroder's arrival has unexpectedly ignited an outburst from another player. Kuminga scored 34 points in each of the last two back-to-back games, totaling 68 points and becoming the team's top offensive player. What's crucial is that in these two games, Kuminga not only scored high but also played a pivotal role in critical moments. In the previous game against the Clippers, although the Warriors didn't win, Kuminga had an outstanding performance in the final quarter, even leading the team to close the score to within five points at one stage. Kuminga's performance surprised many fans, including today's game where he also stepped up to save the team in the final moments, a role that was previously often played by Curry. After today's game, Green frankly admitted that they will take Kuminga as the core going forward, and it remains to be seen what kind of performance he will deliver next. This is actually a turning point for the Warriors. Kuminga's consecutive two games with 34 points demonstrate his potential to become a superstar, which may have been lacking due to insufficient shooting opportunities and a lack of tactical status centered around him. If Kuminga can score high in a game and help the team win, then he has the qualifications to become the future leader of the Warriors. In fact, the Warriors' tactical status…

On December 28th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus match in the West, with the Los Angeles Clippers continuing to host the Golden State Warriors. This is the third matchup between the two teams this season, with the Clippers winning both previous encounters, showing a clear advantage. Surprisingly, after the Warriors topped the Western Conference with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses at the beginning of the season, head coach Steve Kerr made a series of questionable decisions, benching Li Kaili and consistently using a small lineup with three guards while maintaining a large rotation of 12-13 players. As a result, the team's record plummeted, with only 3 wins in their last 14 games, dropping to tenth in the West with a record of 15 wins and 14 losses, which was quite unexpected. In response, the team's star player Stephen Curry said, "For me, fun is most important; if playing basketball no longer brings me joy, it will be time for retirement!" It must be said that Curry's words also convey a sense of fatigue. However, while Curry is mentally exhausted, Harden on the Clippers is physically tired. According to Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, although the team's star player Kawhi Leonard successfully completed a 5-on-5 training match again, he will not play in today's game and will not accompany the team on the next three away trips. It must be said that if Leonard does not return, Harden will still have to lead the team alone, facing endless double teams from opponents,…

NBA regular season is in full swing, and the game between the Clippers, who were sitting at home, and the Warriors has concluded. Prior to this game, the Clippers were ranked seventh in the West, while the Warriors were tenth. With Curry and Green absent from this game, the final result was as expected, with the Clippers securing victory and a winning streak, rising to fifth in the Western Conference standings. 26+17+18! The Clippers' winning streak rises to fifth, and the data doesn't lie about who the key to victory is. At the start of the game, both teams had poor shooting and could only score through consecutive attacks on the inside. As the game progressed, the Warriors found their rhythm slightly from beyond the arc, ending the first quarter with a two-point lead. In the second quarter, the game remained close, with the score seesawing. The Clippers had multiple players contributing offensively, while the Warriors seemed somewhat sluggish, trailing by six points at halftime. After the break, the Warriors' offense did not recover but instead declined further, with frequent turnovers and missed shots. The Clippers played steadily, with many players contributing offensively, and they extended their lead into double digits after consecutive scoring runs. When everyone thought the game was without suspense, a turning point arrived. In the fourth quarter, Kuminga scored consecutively, leading the Warriors on an 18:4 run to narrow the gap and bring back the suspense. In the crucial moment, Harden took charge of scoring and assisting, helping the team stabilize the situation and ultimately maintain…

The NBA regular season has been underway for over two months, and the league's landscape is wild with a touch of chaos. So far, only two teams in the league have a winning percentage above 80%, namely the Cavaliers and Thunder; there are also two teams with a winning percentage above 70%, namely the Rockets and Celtics; three teams have a winning percentage above 60%, namely the Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Knicks; and as many as 11 teams have a winning percentage between 50% and 60%, including the Nuggets, Lakers, Clippers, Suns, Timberwolves, Warriors, Spurs, Magic, Bucks, Heat, and Hawks. The Golden State Warriors are stuck in the play-in tournament zone and cannot escape. Rather than saying that the Wild West is getting more competitive, it might be more accurate to say that their own strength is not strong enough. The 36-year-old Curry is tired and struggling, and the Warriors' prospects are not optimistic! In the season so far, the Warriors have achieved a record of 15 wins and 14 losses, tied with the Suns and Timberwolves (both at 15 wins and 14 losses), temporarily ranking 10th in the West, just 0.5 games ahead of the 11th-ranked Spurs (15 wins and 15 losses), and 1.5 games behind the 5th-ranked Nuggets (17 wins and 13 losses), the 6th-ranked Lakers (17 wins and 13 losses), and the 7th-ranked Clippers (17 wins and 13 losses). In short, the Warriors have a pack of wolves in front of them and ferocious tigers behind them, and the outcome of every game is crucial! Unfortunately for the…