The Christmas Day matchup between the Lakers and the Warriors has concluded, revealing six undeniable truths. The Christmas Day games are always a highlight in the NBA calendar, with the league ensuring that teams with a history of rivalry and those boasting superstar players participate on this day. Despite the high expectations for the 2024 Christmas Day games, many teams failed to deliver the excitement expected of such matchups, much like the Nuggets, who seemed disinterested throughout the game. Their lackluster attitude, from Jokic to the entire team, was a significant letdown. Some teams with excellent records were not selected to play on Christmas Day, which left them feeling extremely dissatisfied. Meanwhile, the Nuggets, despite being given the opportunity, showed little enthusiasm, wasting what could have been a sweet time spent with their families. This put Adam Silver in a difficult position, as it seemed the NBA's commercial strategy did not achieve the desired outcome. However, compared to some teams' lack of enthusiasm, the Lakers vs. Warriors matchup remained the main event. LeBron James and Stephen Curry reunited for the first time in eight years on Christmas Day, with the longstanding rivalry between the two teams and the ongoing narrative surrounding James and Curry making this game a topic of discussion even before it began. The game itself was full of twists and turns. The Lakers took the lead several times, but the Warriors managed to close the gap each time. In the final minute, the score was still close, with Curry's relentless three-point shots helping the Warriors tie the…

The Western Conference is in chaos as the Denver Nuggets lose to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors fall to the Los Angeles Clippers, causing a shift in the standings. The Clippers rise to fifth in the West, while the Nuggets drop to seventh and the Warriors plummet out of the play-in tournament area to eleventh place. In contrast, the Lakers are in a favorable position with a 17-13 record, ranking sixth in the West. Their next game is against the Sacramento Kings, who just fired their head coach, and the Lakers have already defeated the Kings three times this season. If the Lakers win this game, they could climb to fifth in the West, indicating that things are looking up for them. Notably, in the latest NBA power rankings, the Lakers have climbed from 17th to 12th in the league. It's no wonder they're being so highly regarded, having won four out of their last five games, including victories over strong teams like the Memphis Grizzlies, the Kings, and the Warriors. They've shed their previous weak state entirely. Some may wonder why the Lakers have suddenly improved so much when their roster hasn't changed and there are no returning injured players. Two reasons are crucial. Firstly, James' state has returned, proving that the Lakers' decision to give him eight days off to recharge was correct. After sufficient rest, James averaged 35 minutes per game in his first five games back, scoring 25.6 points, grabbing 7.2 rebounds, dishing out 8.4 assists, making 1.4 steals, and blocking 0.8 shots,…

Some are born in Rome, while others spend their entire lives unable to reach it. Some always find ways to ride the waves and reach Rome! In life, success is fleeting, but failure is the main theme. However, how one faces failure distinguishes different types of people: some are knocked down by failure, while others get up and continue moving forward. The NBA is a world of survival of the fittest, where prodigies like LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama, who peak upon their debut, are few and far between. Most stars need the right time, place, and people to truly shine, enduring numerous challenges before they can defy fate and become true winners of fame and fortune, such as Nikola Jokic, who went from a second-round pick to an MVP, champion, and Finals MVP, writing the most magnificent tale of overcoming adversity! There is another star in the league who doesn't believe in fate and refuses to give up, being only one big contract away from becoming a winner in life! Jonathan Kuminga was born in Goma, a war-torn border town in Congo. Kuminga once said: "If many players had gone through what I've been through, they would have given up basketball or even needed psychological counseling, but these things don't affect me; they are the continuous source of my motivation!" From learning to play basketball by watching Kobe Bryant's highlights to giving up college to represent Ignite in the G League, from joining the Golden State Warriors, the reigning champions, as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021…

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…

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…

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 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…

The Phoenix Suns faced off against the Golden State Warriors in a back-to-back road game. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green returned to action for the Warriors, while the Suns were without Devin Booker due to suspension and Jusuf Nurkic was also out. The Suns' starting lineup featured Jones, Beal, Dunn, Kevin Durant, and Plumlee; the Warriors countered with Curry, Schroder, Wiggins, Green, and TJD. In the first quarter, Beal started strong with four consecutive shots made, scoring 10 points on his own. However, the Warriors had multiple players contributing, including Curry who hit a three-pointer early on. The score remained close, with the Warriors leading 15-13 at the first timeout. After the break, the Suns' offense struggled, allowing Curry to hit another three-pointer and take the lead. The Warriors then brought in Kuminga, who scored seven straight points, prompting a Suns timeout with the score at 25-18. Upon resuming play, Durant began to exert himself on both ends of the court, though the Suns unsuccessfully challenged a goaltending call. Durant continued to score through mid-range jumpers and a 2+1 play to keep the Suns in the game. The Warriors, with contributions from Kuminga and Davis, ended the quarter leading 34-27. During the second quarter, both teams rotated their lineups, with Curry and Beal leading their respective teams. Okogie had a steal and dunk, followed by Beal hitting a three-pointer, reducing the Suns' deficit to two points. After Green returned, the Warriors continued to commit turnovers, leading to Okogie drawing fouls and free throws, causing Coach Kerr to call a timeout.…

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…

Continuing to create, let's talk about the Hall of Fame and retiring jerseys. Currently, only four people can guarantee this treatment: James, Curry, Antetokounmpo, and Jokic. Durant definitely doesn't qualify. How to say it? Durant won two FMVPs with the Warriors, but he wasn't the leader of the Warriors, which makes it difficult. Of course, the Hall of Fame is definitely locked in. James James has played for the Cavaliers for 11 seasons and won a championship for the Cavaliers. In three seasons with the Heat, he also won two championships for the Heat. Although he is now playing for the Lakers, he also brought a championship to the Lakers. Unexpectedly, at least the Cavaliers will hold a retirement ceremony for James. As for the Heat, I think it might be possible. The Lakers probably won't, after all, there are too many big names in Lakers history, like Johnson, Kobe, etc. If the current number one player in the league doesn't enter the Hall of Fame after retiring, that would be ridiculous. Curry Curry has been playing since the 09 season and has already played for 15 seasons. He is also one of the representatives of one person and one city in NBA history. He has won four championships for the Warriors. At such a level of cornerstone player, if the Warriors don't hold a jersey retirement ceremony for Curry, I believe Warriors fans won't agree. Moreover, during these seasons with the Warriors, Curry has increased the market value of the Warriors by dozens of times, showing the influence of…