The Sacramento Kings played a fantastic game in front of their fans in the NBA play-in and defeated the Golden State Warriors by 118:94.
Another win for the Sacramento Kings against the same opponent, but this time, it was the most crucial. The hosts managed to deliver one of their best performances of the season when it mattered most, taking a step closer to the playoffs. The final challenge will be against the New Orleans Pelicans, with the winner of that game facing the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The signs of what might happen were evident from the start of the game. The defense of the visiting team looked dreadful, and the Sacramento Kings capitalized on it exceptionally well. They exploited every mistake by the opponent to the fullest, leading by nine points after just 12 minutes of play. The second quarter saw the best period of play for the Golden State Warriors in this game. They were excellent defensively, reducing the deficit to just four points by halftime.
However, from that moment onward, there was only one team on the court. In the second half, the Sacramento Kings dominated ruthlessly. Their offense looked excellent, and thanks to superb ball movement, they had a 15-point lead already in the third quarter. The guests attempted a comeback at the start of the final quarter, but it was clear that the outcome of this duel was already decided, with the Sacramento Kings confirming their convincing victory until the end.
In the winning team, Keegan Murray stood out, scoring 32 points and grabbing nine rebounds. De’Aaron Fox contributed 24 points, while Domantas Sabonis had another brilliant performance with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists. On the other side, the only notable performer was Steph Curry with 22 points.