During the fourth quarter, the Sacramento Kings’ fans cheered loudly as their team dominated the Golden State Warriors. After being knocked out of the playoffs by the Warriors last year, the Kings got their revenge with a convincing win, possibly marking the end of the Warriors’ era of success.
Keegan Murray scored 32 points, while De’Aaron Fox added 24 as the Kings secured a 118-94 victory, eliminating the Warriors from the play-in tournament.
De’Aaron Fox acknowledged the importance of the game, recognizing it as a significant obstacle to overcome. Facing the team that ended their season last year added extra motivation for the Kings.
Next, the Kings will face the New Orleans Pelicans, with a chance to clinch the eighth seed in the Western Conference and return to the playoffs after breaking a 16-year drought last season.
This win holds particular significance for the Kings, avenging their previous playoff loss to the Warriors and showcasing their improvement as a team over the past year.
The Golden State Warriors missed the playoffs for the third time in five seasons, with two of those exits coming in the play-in tournament. They struggled with turnovers, rebounds, and defending against 3-pointers, looking far from the dominant team that won four titles between 2015 and 2022.
De’Aaron Fox, reflecting on the game, mentioned watching the Warriors win championships while he was in high school. He acknowledged the possibility that this might be the end of an era for the Warriors but expressed satisfaction in beating them.
Klay Thompson had a tough game, missing all 10 of his shots. This game could potentially be his last with the Warriors, as he becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer. Coach Steve Kerr emphasized the team’s desire to keep Thompson, recognizing his importance to the franchise.
Despite Stephen Curry’s efforts with 22 points, he didn’t receive enough support from his teammates. He faced strong defense from Keon Ellis throughout the game.
Keon Ellis, who wasn’t picked in the draft and only got a contract in February, scored 15 points along with playing solid defense. Harrison Barnes got 17 points, and Domantas Sabonis got 16 points and 12 rebounds for Sacramento.
Steph Curry admitted that the Kings dominated the game. He mentioned that there wasn’t much they could do about it.
This game was a rematch between two teams from Northern California, less than 100 miles apart. Last year, the Warriors won the series, with Curry scoring 50 points in the seventh game. The crowd was enthusiastic, though not as much as last year when Sacramento fans celebrated the end of a long playoff drought.
Sacramento took control early, with Murray hitting four 3-pointers in the first quarter. They built a 16-point lead in the second quarter. Although the Warriors closed the gap to four points by halftime, Sacramento pulled away again in the third quarter.
Ellis made key 3-pointers during a 19-5 run that extended the Kings’ lead to 15 points, securing the win. Murray credited his teammates for finding him when his shots were falling, allowing him to make a significant impact on the game.
Keon Ellis, who didn’t get picked in the draft and only got a contract in February, scored 15 points and played strong defense. Harrison Barnes got 17 points, and Domantas Sabonis got 16 points and 12 rebounds for Sacramento.
Steph Curry admitted that the Kings dominated the game. He mentioned that there wasn’t much they could do about it.
This game was a rematch between two teams from Northern California, less than 100 miles apart. Last year, the Warriors won the series, with Curry scoring 50 points in the seventh game. The crowd was enthusiastic, though not as much as last year when Sacramento fans celebrated the end of a long playoff drought.
Sacramento took control early, with Murray hitting four 3-pointers in the first quarter. They built a 16-point lead in the second quarter. Although the Warriors closed the gap to four points by halftime, Sacramento pulled away again in the third quarter.
Ellis made key 3-pointers during a 19-5 run that extended the Kings’ lead to 15 points, securing the win. Murray credited his teammates for finding him when his shots were falling, allowing him to make a significant impact on the game.
