The last NBA game of 2025 ends in a debacle for Dennis Schröder and the Sacramento Kings. It is also a clear defeat for another German professional.
Basketball star Dennis Schröder clearly lost in the last appearance of the year in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings. The team of the world and European champions lost to the Los Angeles Clippers with 90:131 (40:73) and is ranked 14th in the table with only 8 wins from 33 games. in the Western Conference far from the playoff places.
In a game that had already been decided at halftime, Schröder came into the game from the bench and scored eleven points. Four out of ten attempts were successful by the national team captain from the field. For the hosts from California, Kawhi Leonard was unstoppable with 33 points.
Significant bankruptcy for Kleber and the Lakers too
Maxi Kleber and the Los Angeles Lakers also had no chance at the end of the year. The team around superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic was demonstrated at times in the home game against the Detroit Pistons at 106:128 (65:70), especially in the final period (18:32). However, the Lakers remain on course for the playoffs as fifth in the West. Detroit currently has the best NBA record after defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Lakers were able to keep up well until the third round. After that, nothing worked for the hosts. The points from LA stars Doncic (30 points) and James (17) were not enough. Kleber failed to attempt a successful throw. Cade Cunningham impressed for the Pistons with 27 points and eleven assists.
