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Christmas, a day full of joy and peace, has left some regrets in the hearts of NBA fans. In the focus of the day, neither the Golden State Warriors nor the Los Angeles Lakers reaped the joy of victory.
For the Warriors, although they entered the Nuggets' home court with a five-game winning streak, they looked powerless in the face of strong opponents in the West. The lack of overall strength and the mediocrity of the lineup configuration make the Warriors always passive in the game. Especially Curry and Thompson, the two former "Splash Brothers" had no touch in this game, and the cold shooting rate outside the three-point line became an important factor in the Warriors' defeat. During the game, Curry rarely criticized the referee's decision, believing that the physical confrontation scale between the two sides was too different, which affected the fairness of the game, and this obscure expression also reflected his inner frustration and unwillingness.
The Lakers also didn't escape the loss. Facing the Celtics, who are the top team in the East, they showed obvious fatigue and lack of stamina. James, as the leader of the team, although the statistics seem comprehensive, he failed to step up at critical moments, and more showed his fatigue. Even Davis' flashy stats of 40 points and 13 rebounds failed to lead the team to victory. After the game, James' speech was also criticized by fans, who are looking for a leader who can lead the team through difficult situations, not just a veteran who needs to rest.
These two games are undoubtedly a profound lesson for the Warriors and Lakers. Not only do they expose the current problems of both teams, but they also give examples of targeted attacks by other teams. For example, the Nuggets took advantage of the Warriors' poor outside hand, coupled with solid defense and efficient offense, and finally won the game. The Celtics, on the other hand, took advantage of the Lakers' physical decline in the second half to force the Lakers to collapse through quick transitions and high-intensity pressing.
It is worth noting that the situation and results presented by these two games may be a subtle change in the league's landscape. Will the Warriors and Lakers, two once-glorious teams, be going through the pain of the old and the new? Will they be able to adjust in time to regain their competitiveness? These questions will take time to tell.
At this moment, when we look back at these two games, we can clearly see that whether it is the unwillingness of the Warriors or the fatigue of the Lakers, they all point to a common topic - how to maintain competitive condition in the long season and burst out with due energy at critical moments. This requires self-regulation by the players, strategic planning by the coaching staff, and careful planning by the management.