The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings, 114-97, in Game 3 of the Western Conference First-Round Playoffs at Chase Center on Thursday.

Despite missing Draymond Green (suspension), the Warriors jumped out to a strong start and held a 29-20 lead after one quarter. The Kings cut it to a four-point game early in the second, but the hosts kept the upper hand and pushed it to a 12-point game by halftime. Both sides brought a strong effort in the third, as they matched each other with 31 points apiece and the Warriors maintained a 12-point cushion heading into the final frame. The Warriors did not give up any ground in the fourth and rallied to their first win of the series.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 36 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block, in 37 minutes. Andrew Wiggins followed up with 20 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a block, while Jordan Poole added 16 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals. The Warriors shot 40 percent from the field, including 16-of-50 from deep.

Meanwhile, De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists and two steals, in 38 minutes. Harrison Barnes followed up with 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, while Domantas Sabonis logged 15 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Kings shot 38 percent from the field, including 11-of-47 from long range,